Books and Storytelling

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Tip of the Tongue – Bàrr mo Theanga
Date	Location
A new festival celebrating oral culture in both English and Gaelic, with storytelling, readings, folk music, songs, ceilidhs and kids' events. Artists confirmed include Canadian author Anne Michaels (whose most recent novel was set partly on Jura), storyteller Ian Stephen and experimental folk musician and folklorist Alasdair Roberts. And all that's supplemented by a beautiful setting and warm hospitality from the island's 200 residents. View full details
8 Apr To be confirmed	Isle of Jura, Inner Hebrides

Aboyne and Deeside Festival
Date	Location
A diverse programme from the wee festival, which has covered theatre, comedy – last year featuring Hardeep Singh Kholi – with exhibitions, workshops, music and film all included. Planned acts include the Bingham Quartet and an appearance from children's author Mairi 'Katie Morag' Hedderwick. View full details
13 Jul–29 Jul Times vary Deeside Theatre will act as main venue, but some events will take pace around Deeside.	Deeside CEC Theatre, Aboyne

The Coming of the Unicorn
Date	Location
Launch event for Duncan Williamson’s posthumous collection of folk and fairy tales for children, collected from the traditions of the travelling people, as well as the crofters, farmers, and shepherds he met along the way. Ages 8+. Part of Ceilidh Culture. View full details
22 Mar 7pm	Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

Greyfriars Bobby
Date	Location
Poppy Brown tells the story of the loyal wee dug, with the help of a few puppets. Ages 4–8. View full details
16 Feb 11am	Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

Half Term Fairytale Fun
Date	Location
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13 Feb–17 Feb Feb 13–17, 12noon–3pm, craft workshop, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, storytelling	Painshill Park, Cobham

Animals And War (Under 11s)
Date	Location
Children can learn about the fictional story of Joey from War Horse and hear tales of wartime animal bravery with puppets and pictures. View full details
17 Feb–19 Feb Feb 17–19, 11.30am	Imperial War Museum North, Manchester

Children's Storytime
Date	Location
A storytelling session. View full details
1 Feb–29 Feb Wed 10.30am–11.15am 7 Mar–28 Mar Wed 10.30am–11.15am 4 Apr–25 Apr Wed 10.30am–11.15am	Dewsbury Library, Dewsbury
2 Feb–23 Feb Thu 11.15am–11.45am 1 Mar–29 Mar Thu 11.15am–11.45am 5 Apr–26 Apr Thu 11.15am–11.45am	Wimbledon Library, London SW19
5 Feb–26 Feb Sun 3pm–3.30pm 6 Feb–27 Feb Mon 10.30am–11am 5 Mar–26 Mar Mon 10.30am–11am 2 Apr–30 Apr Mon 10.30am–11am 4 Mar–25 Mar Sun 3pm–3.30pm 1 Apr–29 Apr Sun 3pm–3.30pm	Cambridge Central Library, Cambridge

Guid Crack
Date	Location
The monthly storytelling session hosts am open floor Ceilidh Culture special. Part of Ceilidh Culture. View full details
30 Mar 7.30pm	Waverley Bar, Edinburgh

Guid Crack Club
Date	Location
Regular storytelling club involving song and music aplenty. View full details
24 Feb 7.30pm Storytellers including guest Peter Snow tell tales of 'Women Fair and Foul'.	Waverley Bar, Edinburgh

An Irish Jaunt
Date	Location
Join charismatic Claire McNicol, mighty Alexander Mckenzie and dauntless David Campbell, along with the acclaimed piper Hamish Moore, who invite you to an Irish celebration of story, music and song. Part of Ceilidh Culture View full details
16 Mar 7.30pm	Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

Movings of the Spirit
Date	Location
Mairi Campbell and David Francis explore the story of Mairi’s grandfather, Duncan Campbell, Highlander, seanachaidh and itinerant preacher, through storytelling and music. Part of Ceilidh Culture. View full details
30 Mar 8pm	Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

Scottish Tales of the Sea and Shore
Date	Location
Learn about the Selkie of Sule Skerrie with storyteller Lea Taylor and storyteller and clarsach player Heather Yule. Ages 14+. View full details
17 Feb 7.30pm	Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

Spark London
Date	Location
Open mic event to perform or listen to short stories on the theme of neighbours. View full details
19 Mar Mar 19, 8pm	Upstairs At The Ritzy, London SW2

Tall Tales Oscar
Date	Location
Listen to tall tales, ferocious fibs and fables performed live on stage by Scotland’s finest tellers, then decide who wins the lucrative accolade of Oscar the Leprechaun! Part of Ceilidh Culture. View full details
24 Mar 7.30pm	Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

Are You Sitting Comfortably?: Storytelling
Date	Location
White Rabbit, Bernadette Russell and Gareth Brierley read seasonal spooky stories, written by local writers. View full details
23 Feb Feb 23, 8pm	Jacksons Lane Theatre, London N6

Burns an' a' That
Date	Location
One of Scotland's prized festivals, celebrating the life and times of our Robert Burns. Literary events, music, talks and films are joined by more unusual events – such as wine tasting – all linked to Burns. View full details
30 May–3 Jun Times vary	Various Venues, Ayrshire

Electric Tales
Date	Location
A blended mix of comedy and storytelling, making for a chilled night of funny yarns and verse told by a range of performers, with the sole aim of cheering you up. View full details
13 Mar 8.30pm With our favourite funny females, Siân Bevan and Susan Morrison.	The Stand, Edinburgh

Imagine Extra (Ages 5-12)
Date	Location
Storytelling with writers Sarah McIntyre, Jamila Gavin and Steve Cole. View full details
18 Feb Feb 18, 1pm–6.30pm	Clore Ballroom at Southbank Centre, London SE1

Magic Carpet: Dinosaurs (Under 5s)
Date	Location
A themed storytelling and activity sessions for young children. View full details
30 Mar Mar 30, 11am–12noon	The Manchester Museum, Manchester

Mwalimu Express
Date	Location
Listen to music from around Africa, including the balafon, mbira, talking drum, molo, oud and kora, with storytelling, film screenings, art workshops and games. View full details
19 Feb Feb 19, 2pm–4pm 18 Mar Mar 18, 2pm–6pm	Rich Mix, London E1

Picture Me
Date	Location
Stories about women from around the world, including excerpts from Yasmine Beverly Rana's The War Zone Is My Bed. Presented by Spare Tyre Theatre. View full details
7 Mar–10 Mar Mar 7–10, 7.30pm, mats Mar 8 & 9, 2.30pm	The New Diorama Theatre, London NW1

Storytelling (Under 5s)
Date	Location
Presented by Powerhouse Theatre Company. View full details
13 Feb–15 Feb Feb 13–15, 3pm	Cafe Bar at Electric Theatre, Guildford

Tales Of Whatever
Date	Location
A session of real-life stories. View full details
15 Feb Feb 15, 7pm	The Castle Hotel, Manchester

Theseus and the Minotaur: A Love Story
Date	Location
Audiences are treated to an exclusive TV interview with heroic monster killer Theseus in which he airs his thoughts on conquering the terrible minotaur. Storytelling theatre with flamenco music and dance added for good measure. View full details
24 Feb–25 Feb Fri 7.30pm; Sat 3pm & 7.30pm Part of the Middle East Festival.	Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

When Abel Met Cain
Date	Location
Storytelling performance combining myth, fantasy and real life to delve into the roots of the Israel/Palestine conflict. View full details
21 Feb–22 Feb Tue & Wed 7.30–8.25pm Part of the Middle East Festival.	Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

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