Scottish Storytelling Centre
Scottish Storytelling Centre
43–45 High Street
Edinburgh,
EH1 1SR
Phone: 0131 556 9579
Email:
Website: www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk
- Also offers: Wheelchair access
- Opening times: Mon–Sat 10am–6pm.
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Located on the Royal Mile, the Scottish Storytelling Centre incorporates historic John Knox House, the 99-seat Netherbow Theatre and the George Mackay Brown Library, and is the headquarters of the Scottish Storytelling Network. It is also home to the Storytelling Café, and is heavily involved in festival events throughout the year.
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Events at Scottish Storytelling Centre (43–45 High Street, Edinburgh)
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| A new piece of drama created by Strange Theatre for International Women's Day, set between two worlds: an ancient Scotland of matrilineal dynasties and goddesses, and a modern-day urban Scotland where women are still negotiating complex paths through power and identity. Suitable for ages 14+. View full details |
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| Scottish Storytelling Centre | 8 Mar–10 Mar Thu & Fri 7pm; Sat 3pm & 7pm | 0131 556 9579 £9 (£7) |
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| Poppy Brown tells the story of the loyal wee dug, with the help of a few puppets. Ages 4–8. View full details |
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| Scottish Storytelling Centre | 16 Feb 11am | 0131 556 9579 £6 |
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| An all-day theatre and storytelling workshop for women to mark International Women's Day. View full details |
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| Scottish Storytelling Centre | 10 Mar 10am | 0131 556 9579 £36 (£32) |
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| The results of an ambitious two-year project by artist William Highet to paint the whole south side of the Royal Mile. View full details |
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| Scottish Storytelling Centre | 20 Jan–25 Feb Mon–Sat 10am–6pm | Free |
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| Learn about the Selkie of Sule Skerrie with storyteller Lea Taylor and storyteller and clarsach player Heather Yule. Ages 14+. View full details |
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| Scottish Storytelling Centre | 17 Feb 7.30pm | 0131 556 9579 £6 (£4) |
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| 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 |
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| Scottish Storytelling Centre |
24 Feb–25 Feb
Fri 7.30pm; Sat 3pm & 7.30pm
Part of the Middle East Festival. |
0131 556 9579 £10 (£7) |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
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| Storytelling performance combining myth, fantasy and real life to delve into the roots of the Israel/Palestine conflict. View full details |
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| Scottish Storytelling Centre |
21 Feb–22 Feb
Tue & Wed 7.30–8.25pm
Part of the Middle East Festival. |
0131 556 9579 £10 (£7) |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
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| Meet fishermen, selkies and all sorts of undersea creatures at this session of stories and songs from Lea Taylor and Heather Yule. Ages 7+. View full details |
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| Scottish Storytelling Centre | 17 Feb 10.30am | 0131 556 9579 £5 (£3) |
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