Richard Medrington, who is performing Leaf by Niggle at the Scottish Storytelling Centre as part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, was joined by Karine Polwart on Friday 12 August  to celebrate the publication of one of JRR Tolkien’s lesser-known short stories. To coincide with Puppet State Theatre‘s stage production, HarperCollins have published Leaf by Niggle … Continued

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe kicked off last Thursday with another jam-packed programme of theatre, comedy, music, family shows and much, much more. Here’s what’s been happening at the Centre so far: The fantastic Puppet State Theatre are back with their brand new show , based on a short story by JRR Tolkien. It was quickly … Continued

After several years delighting Fringe audiences with The Man Who Planted Trees, Puppet State Theatre return to the Storytelling Centre with a brand new show, Leaf By Niggle. We caught up with actor Richard Medrington to find out more about the play, here until Sun 28 Aug (not 10, 15, 22, 23). When did you … Continued

Born: September 10, 1920–Died: July 28, 2016 Jamie Stuart, storyteller, evangelist and one of Scotland’s most successful and beloved Christian authors, has died at the age of 95. A celebration of his life will be held at 12pm on Thursday 4 August at Carntyne Parish Church, 358 Carntynhall Road, Glasgow. Professor Donald Smith, director of … Continued

The Centre is delighted to welcome Celeste and her Circus back after gleeful surprises and pocket-sized spectacles in 2014! This micro show for teeny tots utilises stunning visuals and sound effects to ensure youngsters stay fixed on the action, while parents can enjoy being amused by a flirty French lady. We caught a quick chat … Continued

Here at the Centre for a limited run from 3 Aug to 11 Aug at 7pm, the haven’t slaved away concocting complex certifications of thematic nuances in a complexly plotted comedy show. No. Instead the rely on their off-the-cuff fast thinking, giving them a great reputation in the improv world, winning the Spiritof the Fringe … Continued

Who owns language? Who governs it, and why? On at the Storytelling Centre from Fri 12 – Mon 29 Aug (not 15, 22) Ishbel McFarlane’s O is for Hoolet is a fascinating exploration of Scots. Here we find out more about the show, what inspired it, and what she thinks the future holds for the language. Scroll … Continued

Here at the Centre from Thu 4 – Sun 21 Aug (not 17-19) as part of our Fringe 2016 line-up, Erin, Errol & the Earth Creatures by Modest Predicament is a charming show that will teach children of ages 5 and up the importance of looking after our planet. Actor Raymond Wilson, who plays Errol, told … Continued

After rave reviews and fantastic audience feedback last year, we’re very excited that Edinburgh-based collective Loud Poets will be returning for a third Fringe stint at the Storytelling Centre this August. We caught up with them to find out what they’ve been up to since 2015 and what newcomers can expect from their Fringe show, … Continued

With just a few weeks until the Edinbugh Festival Fringe 2016 begins, we want to get to know our acts a little better! First to answer our Fringe Q&A is Mara Menzies, who we’re delighted to welcome back to the Centre with her new show Nzinga Warrior Queen. Blending storytelling and music, it tells the true tale … Continued