Evening events, Days out, Storytelling

18 events

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Ghost Walk of the Lanes

A 70 minute walk around Brighton's most haunted quarter with either Silas, Ebenezer or Jasper, dressed in full Victorian attire. Discover the spectre of the old police cells, the wandering nun of Meeting House Lane, the hideous spectre of Old Steine, the amorous apparition and more… Suitable fo all age-ranges. A family…

Druids Head, Brighton

Sat 25 May

£8 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Tue 28 May

£8 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Wed 29 May

£8 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 3 more dates until 1 Jun

Guid Crack Club

Regular storytelling club involving song and music aplenty.

Waverley Bar, Edinburgh

Fri 31 May

By donation (£3 suggested) / 0131 557 1050

Tonight: 'I Come From Rich Pastures' with guest storyteller Tony Robertson, looking at the tales, ballads and stories of travellers.

  • 19:30 – 22:00

Fri 28 Jun

By donation (£3 suggested) / 0131 557 1050

Tonight: 'Ferr Frae the Madding Crowd' – James Spence tells country tales about a time when life moved much slower.

  • 19:30 – 22:00

Bright Club: Edinburgh

The hardworking staff at Edinburgh's universities are let out for the night to share their tales about the weird, wonderful, and often very funny, world of research.

The Stand, Edinburgh

Tue 28 May

£5 / 0131 558 7272

Tue 25 Jun

£5 / 0131 558 7272

Tue 23 Jul

£5 / 0131 558 7272

  • 20:30

Bright Club: Glasgow

Bright Club features its usual intoxicating blend of comedy and academia as lecturers from the city's universities turn their studies into entertaining stories.

The Stand, Glasgow

Mon 30 Sep

£5 / 0844 335 8879

  • 20:30

Mon 25 Nov

£5 / 0844 335 8879

  • 20:30

Café Voices

A relaxed session of oral storytelling, poetry by memory, music and song.

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

Wed 12 Jun

Over-14s only

£5 / 0131 556 9579

With storyteller Mio Shapley, who celebrates the famous Japanese phrase 'Ichi-go Ichi-e' – making the most of once in a lifetime opportunities.

  • 19:00

Wed 19 Jun

Over-14s only

£5 / 0131 556 9579

Tonight, a special Refugee Week Scotland night, with Zimbabwean guitarist Rise Kagona and a host of other musicians and artists.

  • 19:00
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Des Dillon Storyteller

Stand up meets storytelling as the comic, poet and author of Singin’ I’m No a Billy He’s a Tim talks about his life and work.

Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy

Thu 12 Sep

£12 – All tickets £10 before Aug 13 (£10) / 01592 583302

  • 20:00

Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline

Tue 10 Sep

£12 (£10) / 01383 602302

  • 20:00

Rothes Halls, Glenrothes

Wed 11 Sep

£12 (£10) / 01592 611101

  • 20:00

The Face to Face Festival

A celebration of the best international solo theatre, this festival combines storytelling, stand-up comedy, performance poetry, live literature and physical theatre. Performers include Claire Dowie, Jack Klaff, Ivor Dembina, Kay Adshead, Louise Wallinger, Peta Lily and many more.

LOST Theatre, London SW8

Mon 1 Jul

Prices vary / 0207 622 9208

Tue 2 Jul

Prices vary / 0207 622 9208

Wed 3 Jul

Prices vary / 0207 622 9208

…and 4 more dates until 7 Jul

Fairy Tales by Firelight

Celebrate nature with tall tales and adventures around the campfire. Ages 8+. Children must be accompanied.

WDCS Scottish Dolphin Centre, Fochabers

Fri 6 Sep

Free / 01343 820339

  • 19:00 – 21:00

Fright Night

A spooky torchlit walk with some ghoulish games and surprises – wear your scariest outfit.

The Ashoka Car Park, Glasgow

Sat 2 Nov

Free

  • 17:30 – 19:30

Ghost Tour of Newbattle Abbey

Spooky tour of the Abbey with entertainment, wine and nibbles, and all sorts of spirits available at the bar …

Newbattle Abbey College, Dalkeith

Fri 31 May

£10 (under 12s £5) / 0131 663 1921

  • 19:00 – 22:00
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Halloween Camp Fire Tales

Creepy Halloween fun around the camp fire – wear warm and scary clothes. Booking is essential.

Callendar Park, Falkirk

Sat 26 Oct

£3 / 07854 490550

  • 18:30 – 20:30

I Don't Feel at Home in this World Anymore

Eric Isaacson delves into the archives of Mississippi Records and Alan Lomax and comes back with a filmic, aural storytelling presentation illustrating underground music movements from 1890 until the present day. Cry Parrot and Monorail present.

The Glad Café, Glasgow

Thu 27 Jun

£6 / 0141 636 6119

I Knew a Man Called Livingstone

Toto Tales presents a fascinating storytelling performances all about David Livingstone told from the perspective of the African people who knew him best. Ages 7+.

National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh

Fri 14 Jun

Free / 0131 623 3918

  • 18:00

Most Haunted Pubs Tour

Intoxicating spirits abound in this exploration of City centre landmark pubs, including visits to a couple of the most supernaturally interesting. Suitable for ages 18+.

Under Archway at Hannington's Taxi Rank, Brighton

Fri 24 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

  • 19:30 – 21:15

Sun 26 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Mon 27 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 3 more dates until 2 Jun

Scottish Grimm Connection: Alike and Afar

The storytellers Svenja Krüger (a German) and Calum Lykan (a Scot) put the connections between their two homes into practice by exploring long lost folk tales from both countries and building bridges between the two cultures.

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

Fri 7 Jun

£8 (£6) / 0131 556 9579

The Secret Room

Travel back in time to a secret room in the castle whose mysterious past is conjured up by a cast of storytellers and magicians. Ages 10+.

Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Thu 4 Jul

£20 (£18) / 0131 473 2000

Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.

  • 17:30
  • 19:30

The Vagina Monologues

Eve Ensler's famous, hilarious, moving and brave celebration of female sexuality.

Bristol Hippodrome

Mon 28 Oct

£21 / 0844 847 2325

Milton Keynes Theatre

Thu 28 Nov

£21 / 0870 060 6652

New Wimbledon Theatre, London SW19

Wed 13 Nov

£20 / 0844 871 7646

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Votes For Women

In 1909 the local branch of the National Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) opened its office in Brighton. Hear about their struggle and courage and campaign of nuisance and disruption. Join me Karen Antoni and follow in the footsteps of the Brighton Suffragette movement of the early 1900's for an hour walk &…

Visitor Information Centre, Brighton

Thu 30 May

£6.50 (£5) / 01273 917272

Friends 2 for 1 Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.