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.

December 2024

Capture the Flag (NUDS)
Sun 8/Mon 9 Dec 2024.
Evening: 7pm.
A group of fast food workers on a mandatory company retreat to play capture the flag. Tensions run high as interpersonal conflicts flare up and relationships are tested; but which team will win the week? Book here: Sunday, Monday.

Táin (Young Edinburgh Storytellers)
Wed 11 Dec 2024.
Evening: 7.30pm.
Æ review at EdFringe 2024: ★★★★☆ Otherworldly
A cursed army, two twisted lovers, a mighty hero, and a magnificent bull set in motion a terrible war which shapes the landscape and defines the heroic age of Ireland… Book here.

Vote Christmas (Strange Town 11-14s – Fri)
Fri 13/Sat 14 Dec 2024.
Fri: 6.30pm; Sat: 8.30pm.
The most divisive, most controversial, most hotly contested referendum of the century is upon us – a vote on the future of Christmas! From saccharine Christmas propaganda to the antics of Just Stop Christmas, it promises to be a polarised affair… Book here.

The Last Wolf (Strange Town 11-14s – Weds)
Fri 13/Sat 14 Dec 2024.
Fri: 8.30pm; Sat: 6.30pm.
Centuries ago, a red-hooded figure slew the last wolf in Scotland.
Centuries ago, the Forest was angered.
Biding its time, Nature plans to restore what was taken.
Four hundred years later, a night of celebration suddenly turns sour. The deer have been attacked and a new howl lingers on the wind… Book here.

Wish Upon a Wish (Strange Town 8-11s)
Sat 14/ Sun 15 Dec 2024.
Sat: 3am; Sun: 11.30am
Every year, the Spirits of Christmas gather to grant one aggressively average child a special Christmas wish. This wish could make the world a better place of puppies and kittens, of sunshine and rainbows, except – Except they didn’t count on Bertha… Book here.

Robin Hood and the Golden Apple (Macastory)
Sat 21 – Mon 23 Dec 2024.
Daily: 11am & 2pm
Sir Guy of Grisslebone and his mother, the evil Sheriff of Morningside, are plotting to capture Robin and his band of Merry-Makers. Perfect Panto Patter especially devised for a young audience and their grown-ups, full of fun and laughter with all your favourite panto moments, packed into a cracker of an hour. Book here.