Scottish Storytelling Centre

Loud Poets

Loud Poets

★★★★★ Wordplay masterclass

In the world of spoken word in Scotland, Loud Poets have become something of an institution, celebrating high-calibre poetry in all its forms while continually pushing the boundaries of live performance since 2014.

Aug 12 2025 | By More
A Noble Clown

A Noble Clown

★★★★★ Resonant

Even in slightly reduced form, A Noble Clown a the Scottish Storytelling Centre is a tour de force of writing, acting and directing, as well as necessary viewing for anyone interested in the heritage of Scottish theatre.

Aug 11 2025 | By More
Flora Macdonald and Zombies

Flora Macdonald and Zombies

★★★★☆ Thrilling

Flora Macdonald and Zombies at the Scottish Storytelling Centre for the odd days of the first fortnight of the Fringe, is a courageous (and hilarious) tale of zombie slaying.

Aug 11 2025 | By More
Queer Folks’ Tales

Queer Folks’ Tales

★★★★★ Triumphant

Queer Folks’ Tales at the Scottish Storytelling Centre every Wednesday of the Fringe is a powerful celebration of storytelling and community, as entertaining as it is moving.

Aug 9 2025 | By More
Aderyn/Bird

Aderyn/Bird

★★★★★ Disglair/Brilliant

Edinburgh’s Ailsa Dixon and Welsh storyteller Ffion Philips, together known as the Harebell Tellers, enchant the Scottish Storytelling Centre with a limited, five show run of Aderyn/Bird this Fringe.

Aug 9 2025 | By More
Timonopoly

Timonopoly

★★★★☆ Serious fun

Brite Theatre’s Timonopoly show/game/gameshow is a beautiful, bonkers experience playing at the Scottish Storytelling Centre to 12 August. It brings audiences up close to Shakespeare’s thoughts on the root of all evil.

Aug 6 2025 | By More
Through the Shortbread Tin 

Through the Shortbread Tin 

★★★★☆ Charismatic and witty

Through the Shortbread Tin, written and performed by Martin O’Connor, is a captivating exploration of Scottish identity, history, myth and the truth.

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The Dark Up Close

The Dark Up Close

★★★★☆ Stark warning

In The Dark Up Close, Strange Town’s Young Company have co-created a new play with writer Jack MacGregor foretelling a new war and mandatory conscription for young people.

Mar 27 2025 | By | Reply More
Capture the Flag!

Capture the Flag!

★★★☆☆ Good fun

Capture the Flag! follows a group of fast-food workers on a mandatory company retreat where tensions build and relationships are tested. The Napier Drama Society’s Winter Show at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, is a light-hearted satire filled with workplace drama and absurdity.

Dec 9 2024 | By | Reply More
A Noble Clown

A Noble Clown

★★★★★ Essential

Michael Daviot’s A Noble Clown – Scenes From The Life Of Duncan Macrae, is on a short run at the Storytelling Centre as part of the weekend celebrating Scottish theatre linked to Edinburgh 900. If there is any justice in the world, it will be seen again very soon.

Dec 1 2024 | By | Reply More
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