Scottish Storytelling Centre Listings

Upcoming shows at the Scottish Storytelling Centre

Scottish Storytelling Centre
43-45 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SR.
Phone booking: 0131 556 9579
Website: https://scottishstorytellingcentre.

The Scottish Storytelling Centre. Pic: Thom Dibdin

A vibrant arts venue situated next to John Knox House – with which it shares a box office – with a seasonal programme of live storytelling, theatre, music, exhibitions, workshops, family events and festivals. Most events take place in the 99 seat Netherbow Theatre, which is accessible via lift.

Here, we list the theatre shows. Click on the name of the show or the Book Here link for more information and to go to its ticketing site.

June 2026

Kanpur: 1857 (Niall Moorjani)
Sun 28 June 2026.
One performance: 7.30pm
Æ’s EdFringe ’25 review: ★★★☆☆ Compassionate
Strapped to a cannon, an Indian rebel finds themselves answering to a British officer for the crimes of Kanpur – an Indian uprising against British colonial forces. Based on historical events, this play satirises contemporary conflicts around gender, colonial violence, and making art in times of crisis. Book here.

July 2026

Singing Willows and the Magical Bed (Alexandra Borghino)
Fri 10 July 2026.
One performance: 2pm.
When a young girl moves to a new home, her extraordinary bed comes alive and carries her through dreamy worlds of music, play and imagination. Together they discover friendship, courage and the joys of growing up. Ideal for ages 5+ and their grown-ups, but open to all. Free work-in-progress performance of Alexandra Borghino’s new show. Book here.

Modern Love (Atelier 32)
Thurs 23 July 2026.
One performance: 7pm
Estelle and Andrew have been together since university, building a life together – or so Andrew believes. When Estelle unexpectedly ends the relationship, they have to endure a six-week transition period before separating for good. Still living under the same roof, they attempt to navigate the emotional and practical fallout in very different ways. Book here.

August 2026

Queer Folks Tales (Turan Ali)
Weds 12, 19, 26 Aug 2026.
Evenings: 8.30pm
Æ Review from EdFringe 2025: ★★★★★ Triumphant
LGBTQ+ storytellers share stories of queer lives, past, present and future. Sometimes hilarious, often moving, occasionally shocking, the mix of true and fictional stories is as varied as the range of invited performers. Book here.

November 2026

ART (EPT)
Tue 3 – Fri 6 Nov 2026.
Evenings: 7.30pm
Serge has just bought a very expensive painting. It’s about five feet by four, all white with white diagonal lines. To his friend Marc, the painting is a joke. To Serge, this merely proves that Marc is an intellectual who cannot understand art. Edinburgh People’s Theatre take on Yasmina Reza’s classic script. Book here.

Balancing in Freedom (Iddo Oberski)
Fri 20 Nov 2026
One performance: 7.30pm;
A journey through the landscape of personal story, searching for meaning, connection and expression. In this unique blending of multiple art forms, Iddo Oberski takes us on a deeply personal exploration of his family’s Holocaust history, his own disability and Rudolf Steiner’s Philosophy of Freedom. Book here.