TWO FOR ONE TO INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
DOn’T miss the 30th Scottish international Storytelling Festival from October 19-31.
you can claim two tickets for the price of one for selected events at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh.
The grand opening of the festival takes place on October 18 in Stirling Castle’s great Hall with Ossian: The Pipes and The Story.
Discover the magic of storytelling with this exciting programme of 66 events in Edinburgh and 27 throughout Scotland, from Orkney to glasgow. There’s something for everyone.
HOW TO BOOK: Call the Box Office on 0131 556 9579, quoting ‘Storytelling Festival Scottish Daily Mail’. Tickets are subject to availability and allocated on a first come, first served basis. Bookings must be made by October 12, 2018.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Offer is two tickets for the price of one, the equal or greater value ticket being paid for. Valid for events listed only and cannot be used in conjunction with other offers. For details, visit www.sisf.org.uk ARMAGH RHYMERS IN CEILIDH Friday, October 19, 7.30pm (1hr) £7.50 (£6) a glorious combo of folk dance, drama, song and story for all ages, showcasing artistry built over several decades. OPEN HEARTH Saturday, October 20, 8pm (2hrs) £9 (£7.50) Storytellers gather for a relaxed traditional session of stories from home and abroad. Hosted by storyteller Beverley Bryant, with guest storytellers Jess Smith, Hjörleifur Stefánsson (iceland) and Eddie Lenihan (ireland). THE PURPLE, WHITE & GREEN Sunday, October 21, 3pm (1hr 30) £7.50 (£6) Focusing on the Scottish Suffragette movement, storytellers nicola Wright and Lea Taylor passionately present this important piece of social history. OPEN HEARTH – YOUNG AT HEART Monday, October 22, 8pm (2hrs) £9 (£7.50) Enjoy a night dedicated to the 2018 year of young People. Hosted by storyteller Daniel allison, with guest storytellers george Macpherson from Skye, Helena Byrne from ireland and young Scottish storytellers Shona Cowie and ailsa Dixon.
GIANTS
Saturday, October 27, 3pm (1hr 15) £7.50 (£6) Two very tall storytellers share the folktales of gigantic beings that once populated the earth. alice Fernbank and Svend-Erik Engh look at the lives of giants. Music by neil Sutcliffe.