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.

October 2026

Dedalus and Icarus (SISF 2026)
Thur 29 Oct 2026.
One performance: 7pm
Bologna’s Fraternal Compagnia APS presents the myth of Dedalus and Icarus, reinterpreted in Dario Fo and Franca Rame’s distinctive ironic style as a timeless tale of rebellion and a satire of power. Gabriel Bird’s jester-like theatrical performance explores the conflict between generations, the limitations of human nature, and the desire for freedom and escape through ingenuity. Book here.

An Introduction to Commedia dell’Arte (SISF 2026)
Fri 30 Oct 2026.
Workshop runs: 10.30am – 1pm
A special opportunity to learn some of the history and practice of Commedia dell’Arte with Bologna’s famous Fraternal Compagnia APS. Originating in Padua in 1545, Commedia dell’Arte is the Italian theatrical tradition which utilises body expression, improvisation, mask work, physical awareness and theatrical storytelling skills to create a relationship between performers and spectators. Explore the roots of Italian theatre and folk storytelling and discover techniques to help develop a relationship with your audience in this ancient, but fully relevant, artform. Book here.

Masquerade Mask (SISF 2026)
Sat 31 Oct 2026.
Pne performance: 4pm
Welcome to the world of Commedia dell’Arte and the great characters of Italian theatrical tradition, including Pantalone, Il Dottore, the Captains and the Lovers. Through improvisation, pantomime, and the use of traditional masks, this performance from Bologna’s Fraternal Compagnia APS explores universal themes of love, power, poverty, and human nature, breaking down any barrier between performers and the audience. 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.

December 2026

Macastory’s Jack and the Beanstalk
Sat 19 – Tue 22 Dec 2026.
Daily: 11am & 2pm
Join Macastory’s Ron, Ferg and Claire as they take you on a great big Christmas cracker of an adventure (for little people). Giant laughs, magical mayhem and traditional storytelling come together in this fun-filled action-packed panto. The beanstalk to the castle of the Giant will be climbed and all the usual characters met: our hero Jack, his mother and the terrible Giant – but watch out for some other surprise characters along the way! Book here.