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Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR

ScottishStorytelling Centre

Apr-Jun2014

“The story is told eye to eye, mind to mind and heart to heart” - Scottish Traveller proverb

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EVENTS COURSES & WORKSHOPS

We are open 10am-6pm Monday to SaturdayVisiting the Centre is free, with a small charge for entry to JohnKnox House. As a four-star attraction, we provide you with acafé, a Storytelling Court, a free exhibition space and bookshop.

Families are welcome!Highchairs and baby changing facilities are available. Events withthis symbol are particularly suitable for children and families.

The Centre is accessibleAccessible to wheelchair users, there are audio loops in our

performance areas and Braille signage throughout. Please let usknow if you'd like any of our publications in a different format orif you need help once you're here.

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BOX OFFICEPhone: 0131 556 9579Online: www.tracscotland.org/scottish-storytelling-centreIn Person: Mon-Sat (10am-6pm)

ENQUIRIESFor Events, contact Daniel on 0131 652 3273For Courses & Workshops, contact Donald on 0131 652 3271

We try our hardest to make sure all Events, Courses and Workshop details are correct,but to avoid disappointment please check with the box office. Sometimes the Centre's exhibition space is not accessible to the public because of aprivate function booking. Please call ahead to check.

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Welcome…to our Spring programme! We kick things off withsome family events for the Easter break with thewonderful Three Colours and Adventures from theOdyssey as part of the Puppet Animation Festival, whilstwe also host some high-energy storytelling fun with It's inthe Bag. April also sees the return of Theatre Objectiv'sfantastic production Wojtek the Bear, which tells the true story of thePolish soldier bear.

We're delighted to be a central part of Tradfest Edinburgh again thisyear 29 Apr - 11 May, celebrating the traditional arts all acrossEdinburgh. The full programme is available now and there are somereally exciting events happening! The Centre hosts a huge variety ofevents across the Festival, so be sure to get involved.

In June, we embark on an exciting and ambitious celebration of the700 year anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn. The Centre will betransformed into a living, breathing battleground of live storytelling,epic mural painting and fancy dress Ceilidh, with contributions fromstorytellers and artists from all over Scotland, all hosted by Robert theBruce himself… (well, not really). We also have a packed programmeof Courses and Workshops, for those wishing to engage withstorytelling and the traditional arts.

We hope you will find lots to enjoy in this programme. As always, ourCafé is open for refreshments, our book shop is stocked high and ourstaff are ready to greet you with a smile!

The Scottish Storytelling Centre Team

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We are delighted to be part of THE PUPPET ANIMATION FESTIVAL asthey celebrate 30 years of bringing magical family performances,workshops and films from award winning companies, to communitiesacross Scotland. www.puppetanimationfestival.org

We are delighted to be part of THE PUPPET ANIMATION FESTIVAL asthey celebrate 30 years of bringing magical family performances,workshops and films from award winning companies, to communitiesacross Scotland. www.puppetanimationfestival.org

Fri 4 Apr, (1pm, 3pm), Sat 5 Apr (11am, 1pm, 3pm), Sun 6 Apr (11am,1pm, 3pm) | 35mins | £8 (£6) Family ticket £24 (for 4) | 2-4yrsThree Colours (Norwich Puppet Theatre & Polka Theatre)Imagine a world where you are, Diving into the deep blue sea, Hopping around with green frogs , Gazing into the cracking red of a bonfire,Blue, green and red delights… Bask in a world of colour in this beautiful performance which exploresvibrant sensory worlds. Three Colours places you and your children atthe centre of the experience, gently drawing you into wonderful imaginarylandscapes where you can swim with fish, feel frogs nibble your toes, catchgrasshoppers and listen to a gentle heartbeat… all magically created out of thecolours of light. With the use of projection, light, puppets, music and dance, thisimmersive performance promises to delight and tickle the imagination of the young.

Sat 12 Apr | 11am (45mins) | £6 (£4) | 3-5 yrsAdventures from the Odyssey with Puppet AnimaAncient Greece comes to life for children as Carolyne and her friendlylittle dog invite everyone to travel back in time to discover stories ofmonsters and magic. Bring your family to meet the poet who wrotethose famous tales long ago, join Odysseus on his journey to Ithaca,and visit the first ever Olympic Games! Come for a fun and gentle introduction to the wondersof the ancient world through interactive storytelling with soft hand-puppets.

Tue 8 Apr | 10am & 11.30am (40mins) | £5 per child | 1-3yrsTiny Tales: How does your garden grow?Will April showers bring forth May flowers, and why do beesbuzz? Stories, songs and sunflowers for Spring withstoryteller Amanda Edmiston. Please book in advance.

Tue 8 Apr, 13 May, 10 Jun | 8pm (2hrs) | £6 | 14+Jo Caulfield Presents… The SpeakeasyThe ever-popular Speakeasy returns with a cross section ofexciting performers, hosted by Jo Caulfield. An evening ofinsightful humour and storytelling mixed with theatre, music,song and poetry guarantees a truly enjoyable night out.

Tue 8 - Sat 26 Apr | 10am-6pm | FreeHolyrood Park & Scottish WildlifeAn exhibition of original prints, line drawings andpaintings by local artist Gavin Johnston, using the mediums ofwatercolour, soft pastels and acrylics. Print techniques such asetching and aquatint, screenprinting and stone lithography are used.For each of the print images original copies are available on request.

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Thu 10 Apr | 7pm (2hrs) | £5 | 14+Café Voices: Coming and GoingStoryteller Phyllis Davison embraces her Scottish-Canadian duality through story, song andhistory. Come and share a story or just listen and enjoy the evening in the relaxedatmosphere of the Storytelling Court. A lovely way to celebrate Scotland's Year ofHomecoming 2014 and the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

Fri 11 Apr | 45mins | £6 per childIt's in the BagIt's in Bag are an award-winningduo who delight in taking children's imaginations on astorytelling adventure, with rhymes, songs, drama, creativegames and puppets bringing the story to life.Nursery Rhyme favourites | 10am (0-2yrs)Join puppets Sam & Rosie as they journey to Granny &Grandad's farm on the Island in the North of Scotland. Theyhave to go on a train and boat and then on an adventurewhen Sam's pet frog goes missing! Fun for little ones, withlots of well-known nursery rhymes and songs. Under the Sea | 11.15am & 1pm (3-6yrs) Oh No! Pedro the naughty pirate has kidnapped mermaid Rosie and there is only one puppetwho can save her - Pirate Sam (and his parrot Percy of course). A magical adventure underand over the sea, with cheeky pirates, pesky parrots, crocodiles, and a message in a bottle!

Fri 11 Apr | 8pm (2hrs) | £6 (£4) | 16+Illicit Ink Skyground: Lady Scientists Stitch and B*tchOnce a year, lady scientists from across the ages hop in a timemachine and unite to share funny, heartbreaking and illuminating talesabout what it means to be a woman scientist at a certain time inhistory. Oh, and they also come together to knit. But this is no genteelsewing circle - this one shares hilarious, horrible and human stories about what it means tobe a woman scientist at a certain time. Part of the Edinburgh International Science Festival.

Sat 12 Apr | 2.30 (1hr 30) | Free (ticketed) | 12+Robert McLellan: Playing Scotland's Story

A celebration of the life andwork of Robert McLellan - 'thegreatest writer of Scots prosein the twentieth century' (JKAnnand) - to launch the firstmajor collection of his drama,Playing Scotland's Story. Theevent includes an overview ofMcLellan's achievement by

novelist James Robertson, with an open paneldiscussion by the people who brought thislandmark book into being - Heather Gough ofArran Theatre Trust, Colin Donati (editor),Douglas Gifford, Donald Campbell and AlastairCording. There will also be a short performedreading from a McLellan playscript by membersof Theatre Alba.

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Sat 19 Apr | 7.30pm (2hrs) | £10 (£8) (£6with workshop ticket) | All AgesTir Fada: Live!

Tir Fada is Greece’s top Gaelic/Irishtroupe combining traditional Greekmusic and dance with Celtic traditions.This is a rare opportunity to be at themeeting point between two vigorousfolk cultures. Look out for the relatedworkshop on page 13, plus Tir Fada willalso be in residence 2-4pm to answer anyquestions and showcase a range ofinstruments, including the Cretan lyra.

TRADFEST brings Scotland's arts of tradition into the heartof the capital city. For thirteen days the city will be a hive of music,song, storytelling, dance, crafts, folk drama, and environmentalcelebrations for Mayday/Beltane. The Storytelling Centre isdelighted to be a main venue, hosting many great events!

www.tracscotland.org/festivals/tradfest

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Tue 29 Apr - Sun 11 May 10am-6pm Trad Hall of Fame Exhibition

Tue 29 Apr 7.30pm Crossing Points: Kathleen MacInnes and Fiona Hunter

Wed 30 Apr 7pm 2014 - Old Story: New Sang

Thu 1 May 7pm The Nation//Live - Roots with Wounded Knee & Friends

Fri 2 May 8pm Mediterraneo: Europe's North, South & East

Sat 3 May 11am-4pm Craft Fair

Sat 3 May 2.30pm Edinburgh Beltane Stories

Sat 3 May 7pm A Braw Nicht Oot

Sun 4 May 1.30pm Young Storytellers Competition

Sun 4 May 1pm Local Craft Showcase

Sun 4 May 7.30pm Haunting

Mon 5 May 3pm Crows in the Capital

Mon 5 May 8pm Nether Mind the Balkans

Mon 5 May 7pm Folk Cinema: An evening of Scottish folk-inspired filmmaking

Tue 6 May 10am Tiny Tradfest Tales& 11.30am

Tue 6 May 2pm-4pm Café Ceilidh

Tue 6 May 7pm The Underground of Song

Tue 6 May 7.30pm Storytellers of Gaelic Scotland: Art and Tradition

Tue 6 May 8.30pm Euan Drysdale

Wed 7 May 7.30pm Bonnie Collier Lads and Lassies

Wed 7 May 7.30pm Rachel Newton: Changeling

Thu 8 May 6pm The Ballad of the Five Marys

Thu 8 May 7.30pm Ballad and the Sang - The Spiers Family in Concert

Fri 9 May 7.30pm The Alastair Savage Trio

Sat 10 May 11am Mrs Mash: Kail Yard Tales

Sat 10 May 1pm The Secret Life of Suitcases & 3.30pm by Lewis Hetherington and

Ailie Cohen

Sat 10 May 7.30pm Taffy Thomas: Ancestral Voices

Sun 11 May 3pm Blyde Lasses: Shetland Songs and Tunes

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Thu 24, Fri 25, Sat 26 Apr (also 3pm) | 7.30pm (1hr 30) | £10 (£8) | 12+Wojtek the BearA story of love and loyalty, heroism and hope. TheatreObjektiv's award winning production tells the extraordinarystory of Wojtek, the Polish soldier bear, who fought atMonte Cassino and died in Edinburgh Zoo. The journey takesus from war-torn Poland, through the Soviet slave campsand the Middle East, into the battle of Monte Cassino and,finally, to post-war Scotland. With Wojtek and his "mother",Polish soldier Piotr, a Gulag survivor, we travel through warand peace.

Fri 25 Apr | 7.30pm (2hr 30) | By donation (suggest £3) | AdultsGuid Crack: Crossing Borders: Scotland & EnglandJoin storytellers Andy Hunter and Claire Druett for anevening of stories from each side of the border. Edinburgh’smonthly storytelling night, upstairs at the Waverley Bar.Accompanied young adults welcome.

Fri 25 Apr & Fri 20 Jun | 2.30pm (2hrs) | £10 | 8-16yrsYoung StorytellersA great opportunity for youngsters to get involved instorytelling. Storytelling skills and techniques will be explored,and youngsters will also be encouraged to contribute theirown creative thoughts about storytelling. New friends will bemade and new opportunities will emerge ahead of Tradfestand the Young Storytellers Festival later in the year, all underthe guidance of experienced, professional storytellers.

Mon 12 May | 1.30pm (3hrs) | £8 (£6) | AdultsStory-Sharing Workshop: Journeyswith M.E.This workshop invites those suffering from M.E.(or anyone who wants to learn more about theM.E. story) to participate in a creative story-sharing workshop inspired by the recent Actionfor M.E. Digital Storytelling Project. FacilitatorsKate Craik and Michael Williams will lead youon a journey, during which you will have theopportunity to share your story with othersthrough the creative art of storytelling. Noprevious experience is necessary.

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Mon 12 May | 7pm (1hr 30) | Free,donations welcome | AdultsFilm Screening: Journeyswith M.E. Participants from Action for M.E.'sDigital Storytelling project sharetheir experiences of life with M.E.through the medium of short filmclips, followed by a Q&A sessionwith the budding filmmakers. Thefilms explore hopes for the futureand barriers they haveencountered, whilst highlightingsome of the practical steps, andpeople, that have helped them ontheir journey. These storiespoignantly demonstrate both thediversity of illness experiences andthe resilience of the human spirit.

Thu 15 May | 7pm (2hrs) | £5 | 14+Café Voices: Barbecued Husbands!Brazilian storyteller Ana Lines shares a collection of talesfrom the Amazon jungle, based on myths collected by theBrazilian anthropologist Betty Mindlin. Come and share astory as well, or just enjoy being transported to therainforest!

Fri 16 May - Sat 7 Jun | 10am-6pm | Free40 Years of Scottish Publishing: 1974-2014 To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Publishing Scotland(previously the Scottish Publishers Association), thisexhibition will represent various genres of publishing inScotland and highlight relevant publishers, accompanied by afree 40 page booklet with more information about PublishingScotland’s history and about Scottish publishing in general.The exhibition and booklet will be researched and produced inconjunction with partners at Napier University and DundeeUniversity.

Fri 30 May | 7.30pm (2hr 30) | By donation (suggest £3) | AdultsGuid Crack: Think on Your FeetStoryteller Lindsey Gibb leads an evening of improvised storiesat Edinburgh’s monthly storytelling club. Can you make a storyup on the spot? This is the night to give it a try! Upstairs at theWaverley Bar, accompanied young adults welcome.

Sat 31 May | 11am (1hr) | £5 per child | All AgesThe Story Kist: Inclusive StorytellingStories of the sea! Listen to the wind and the waves and thecry of the gulls. Enjoy multi-sensory stories and games withstorytellers Ailie Finlay and Marie Louise Cochrane.Intriguing props, lots of joining-in and squishy fish to catch!Lots of fun for everyone, but particularly for children withadditional needs, their families, friends and carers.

Sat 31 May | 1.30pm (1hr) | £6 (£4) | 6-10yrsShake Your Tale! MacRumba & Fandango'sStories & Tangos!Travel the Commonwealth in story and dance!Globe-trotting dance sensation Carmen Fandangoand Disco-Bothy storyteller Ruridh MacRumbatake you on a story-dance adventure tocelebrate the cultures of the Glasgow 2014Commonwealth games. Carmen has the moves,Ruridh has the tales, just bring some comfy gearand they'll have you shaking that tale in notime!Edinburgh based Zumba instructor FrancesBavin and storyteller Fergus McNicol bringyou a fully participative, fun-filled familysession of story and dance, perfect forparents and kids aged 6-10.

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Strange Town return to the Scottish Storytelling Centre with 6dynamic new plays about choices and making big decisions.

YOUTH THEATRE

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Sat 14 (3pm) & Sun 15 Jun (2pm) | 1hr | £8(£5) | All AgesEleanor the Adventurer and theLand of Splendiferous Hatsby Tim PrimroseMadness! Mystery! Mild peril! Can onebrave explorer and her pluckiest ofsidekicks prevent all-out war in a strangeand distant land? Adventure beckons! Performed by the 8-10s age group

Thu 12 (7pm) & Sun 15 Jun (5pm) | 1hr | £8(£5) | All AgesSecond Faceby Charlotte MurrayAre your real friends those online or theones you can see and touch? Whathappens when war breaks out and youhave to choose between them?Performed by the 11-14s age group.

Fri 13 & Sat 14 Jun (7pm) | 1hr | £8 (£5) | AllAgesYou Gameby Natalie MackinnonWhen word gets out that a schoolboy hasdied suddenly, an entire year groupspontaneously skives school to rememberhim. But who remembers Lucas really?Performed by the 11-14s age group.

Fri 13 & Sat 14 Jun (9pm) | 1hr | £8 (£5) | AllAgesInto The Unknownby Sophie McCabe & Natalie MackinnonWhat happens when you venture into theunknown? Who will lead and who willfollow?Performed by the 14-16s age group.

Thu 12 (9pm) & Sun 15 Jun (7pm) | 1hr | £8(£5) | 12+Trash Palaceby Sam SiggsTrash palace. A 24hr-binge-fortress. A safehaven. A place of empathy andunderstanding. But after what happenedlast night...Let the hangover commence.Performed by the 16-18s age group.

YOUNG COMPANY(18-24yrs)Fri 30 & Sat 31 May | 7.30pm (1hr) | £8 (£5) | 14+

Made For Us by Jonathan DawsonIn a world where hope is just a fleeting notion, and hunters lie in wait, questions must beasked about the choices made for us.

Tue 3 Jun | 10am & 11.30am (40mins) | £5 per child | 1-3yrsTiny Tales: Huffing & Puffing!Join storyteller Robbie Fotheringham for amorning of animal tales, including the ThreeLittle Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf. Please book in advance.

Tue 3 Jun | 2pm (2hrs) | Free | All AgesCafé Ceilidh: Old Town CelebrationJoin Linten Adie and friends from the Scots Music Group foran afternoon of songs and music celebrating Edinburgh'sOld Town.

Fri 6 Jun | 8pm (2hrs) | £6 (£4) | 16+Illicit Ink Skyground: Passing the Dame"From the moment she walked into my office, she looked liketrouble..." Passing the Dame is a Noir story, told in thetradition of magazine serials and film. That's right: it'll bemade up as they go along! What could possibly go wrong?The dame gets passed from writer to comedian to burlesquedancer to musician until she reaches her destination, theheart of the mystery. Illicit Ink Skyground is where storytelling meets theatre; athemed, curated production in which invited performerscollaborate to produce individual stories that form adramatic arc across the whole evening.

Wed 11 Jun | 7.30pm (1hr) | £8 (£6) | 14+A Sense of Place: Tessa Ransford & Kirsty LawAcclaimed poet Tessa Ransford and Scots traditional singerand songwriter Kirsty Law explore the relationshipsbetween place, folk and work that illuminate the landscapeand people of Scotland. Through a contrast of contemporaryand traditional material, the performance journeys its waythrough song and spoken word, drawing on the past whilecommenting on the present.

Tue 17 Jun | 7.30pm (1hr 10) | £8 (£6) |Adults and 10+Juliette Burton: When I Grow UpAs a child, Juliette wanted to be manythings: ballerina, princess, Muppet.Did she have it right when she was akid? Did she know her vocation beforelife got in the way? In this 5 star docu-comedy, award-winning performerJuliette realises her childhoodambitions; she's living the dream…every dream she ever had! Doesgrowing up mean letting go? And iswhat we do who we are? "A dream ofa show - do not miss it!"Public Reviews. Featured on 'JohnLloyd's Quite Interesting Edinburgh'.

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Thu 12 Jun | 7pm (2hrs) | £5 | 14+

Café Voices: Traditional Scottish TalesJoin storyteller Calum Lykan as we launch AnAudience with Bannockburn with an evening oftraditional Scottish Tales. Come with a pieceprepared or just to listen and enjoy.

Fri 13 - Fri 27 Jun | 10am-6pm | All AgesAn Audience with BannockburnRenowned Scottish storyteller Calum Lykan andevent muralist Chris Rutterford combine to host aground-breaking fortnight of immersive storytelling,epic painting and theatrical production. Central tothe event is a new graphic-mural depiction of thebattle, painted live in the Storytelling Court withportraits taken from visitors to the venue. Thiscelebration of the 700th anniversary of the Battleof Bannockburn will feature Robert the Bruce andinvited storytellers, historians, and re-enactorsappearing in a series of programmed storytelling,talks and family fun, breathing life, colour andtruth into the story. For more information andevent listings please consultwww.tracscotland.org nearer the time andfollow all the building excitement atwww.audiencewithbannockburn.com

Thu 19 & Fri 20 Jun | 7.30pm (2hrs) | £10 (£8) | 14+Theatre Alba's Adult Leisure Group Present 'For Services Rendered'by W. Somerset MaughamFor Services Rendered is no "Wallace"; it is no "Bruce". At atime when Scotland's future lies squarely in her own hands,this is neither the time for retrospection nor introspection. Thisplay examines the aftermath of the Great War, that tragedy ofa century ago. In this play, Maugham makes no attempt tojustify or glorify war; rather, as does George Bernard Shaw, hevoices his contempt for war and warmongers by examining,with a good deal of dark humour, the human costs of theiractions. This play is Produced by Charles Nowosieski.

Fri 27 Jun | 7.30pm (2hr 30) | By donation (suggest £3) | AdultsGuid Crack: Span the World with StoriesJune's Guid Crack takes on an international flavour as wewelcome the summer visitors to Edinburgh. A chance to hearand tell stories from many diverse countries, to enjoy thesimilarities and celebrate the differences. Upstairs at theWaverley Bar, accompanied young adults welcome. Withguest storyteller Jackie Carothers.

Sat 19 Apr | 10.30am (2hrs 30) | £15 (£12 Network members) | Dance & DramaTir Fada: Greek & Celtic Dance TraditionsTir Fada is Greece's top Gaelic/Irish troupe combining traditional Greek music and dance withCeltic traditions. Join them for an exhilarating session of Greek dances, with a Scottish dash,and an introduction to Greek songs and singing styles. This is a rare opportunity to be atthe meeting point between two vigorous folk cultures. See page 5 for related event.

Sat 26 Apr | 10.30am (2hrs 30) | £15 (£12 Network members) | Dance & DramaStep Dancing into the Future Mairi Britton guides you through Scotland's burgeoning step dance renaissance.Learn some specific styles and steps, and get a feel for the potential of this form.Suitable for step dancers who wish to stretch their skills and for dancers whowant to know more about this tradition.

Sat 26 Apr | 2pm (3hrs) | £18 (£15 Network members) | StorytellingStorytelling for ForgivenessOur lives are made up of stories. We live through the stories we tellourselves, the ideas we carry about other people or aboutsomething that happened. But what happens if we hang on to astory that no longer serves us? Storyteller and artist Elly CrichtonStuart is inspired by the capacity human beings have to createchange. This workshop explores the concept of forgivenessthrough the listening to and the sharing of stories.

Courses & WorkshopsLiving Culture & Traditions

Presented by TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland)

A feast of participative culture for anyone involved in arts, education andcommunity work across Scotland. Our 2014programme covers Storytelling, Music &Song, Dance & Drama; exploring theircultural, environmental and educationalconnections. For further information on theyear ahead, including options to presentworkshops in your own area, visitwww.tracscotland.org

TO BOOKPhone: 0131 556 9579Online: www.tracscotland.orgIn Person: Mon - Sat, 10am - 6pmWe require five working days' notice ofcancellation to guarantee a refund. You willreceive an email reminder of your bookingand a full programme in the weekpreceding the workshop. The ScottishStorytelling Centre is an accredited providerof CPD, through Education Scotland andSkills Development Scotland.PLANNING ON ATTENDING MORE THANONE WORKSHOP? Become a Network Member for discountedrates on workshops. Annual Membershipcosts £15 (£12). See website for details.

When did you stop singing, dancingand being enchanted by stories?

Rediscover imagination's power toenliven and transform.

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Fri 16 May | 2pm (2hrs 30) | £18 (£15 Network members) | Music & Song Sheena Wellington: Teaching through Song Sheena Wellington demonstrates how listening to and learning songs can open up the social andcommunity histories of Scotland for both adults and young people. Sheena herself 'learned throughsangs', and would like to encourage educators, artists, parents, community workers and volunteersof all kinds to celebrate their identity and experiences through song. Ideal for singers andeducators.

Sat 17 May | 12pm (5hrs) | £36 (£30 Network members) | CPDSurviving as a Traditional ArtistMusicians, storytellers, singers and dancers face similar challenges; making a living, working witheducation, marketing, creative development, accounting and administration. With input from theCultural Enterprise Office and Social Enterprise networks, TRACS, the traditional arts alliance,brings together practical solutions with creative ambitions in this networking day, across theartforms.

Fri 30 May | 10.30am (6hrs) | £36 (£30 Network members) | StorytellingSupporting Young Storytellers Children and young people are finding their own voice and confidence in communicating throughstorytelling. In this skills based workshop, storyteller and teacher Beverley Bryant puts thesedevelopments in a practical context and points the way forward. Ideal for all those working witholder children and young people.

Sat 31 May | 2pm (3hrs) | £18 (£15 Network members) | StorytellingStory Pockets: Beginning the Language JourneyPioneered by Craigmillar Books for Babies, Story Pockets is an anchor point for children, familiesand all those working with younger children. Creator Beth Cross shares the approach and showshow it can be used as a basis for regular engagement through sessions and informal interaction.Begin the language journey with joy and playful stimulus. Beth Cross is a storyteller, educator andresearcher based at the University of Edinburgh.

Sun 1 Jun | 12pm (5hrs) | £18 (£15 Network members) | Dance & DramaQuadrilles: West and EastFrank McConnell and Sheila McCutcheon share the growing love of quadrilles amongst traditionaldancers. This workshop explores the Quadrilles of South Uist and Eriskay along with eastcoast/mainland quadrille versions. A unique opportunity to access this stream of dance traditionfrom some of Scotland's best teachers.

Fri 6 Jun | 2pm (2hrs 30) | £18 (£15 Network members) | Music & SongA Song a Day…

Here's how to access, use and teach thetreasury of Scots song as an everyday

habit and resource. Ewan McVicar, song-maker and collector extraordinaire,

introduces freely available onlineresources, showing how they can he

harnessed to live music-making andlearning. Gain confidence and

knowledge in deploying a dailywee song for the benefit of

children or adults, whateveryour own level of musical

experience.

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Sat 7 Jun | 10.30am (2hrs 30) | £18 (£15 Network members) | StorytellingA Story a Day…Sometimes a wee story can be just what we need to help us through ourday. In care settings, nurseries or schools, a story can enrich a humdrumday, provide continuity and ease stressful moments. This workshop issuitable for anyone interested in telling stories who feels like they don'thave the time to learn, particularly those working with people withadditional needs or young children. Ailie Findlay of Flotsam & Jetsamshares her skills and experience of stories in context.

Sat 7 Jun | 2.00pm (3hrs) | £18 (£15 Network members) | Cross Arts In the Flow: Music-Story-Movement 1Mairi Campbell's focus is on enabling any level of player and singer to bring together music, songand story. This interplay of word, melody and movement is a rich offering for all those interested inparticipative arts and learning. This first session of two (see 21 Jun) begins a journey leading toreflection and increased understanding of your creativity and that of others.

Sat 14 Jun | 10.30pm (6hrs) | £36 (£30 Network members) | Song & StorytellingSong and Story: Between the WorldsRachel Newton of the Shee and storyteller Grace Banks unwrap the mutual influences betweensong and how to move between the two in creation and performance. Fresh from her Changelingproject, Rachel reflects on the challenges and opportunities, while Grace draws on her ownjourneys between story and song. Donald Smith hosts the creative dialogue; are music and storytwo sides of the same coin?

Fri 19 - Sun 22 Jun | Weekend Event | £195 | StorytellingBardic Journey to SkyeDeparting from central Edinburgh at 10am on Friday, the trail follows the story of Gaelic poetry andculture through the Highlands by the Trossachs, Inveroran, Glencoe and Keppoch, all the way toGlendale in northwest Skye. Arriving on Friday evening, the group joins a Saturday of talks, walksand ceilidh, returning to Edinburgh on the evening of Sunday 22nd by way of Skye's St Columba'sIsle. Led by George MacPherson, the Seanchaidh of Glendale, and Donald Smith. The price includestwo nights' accommodation, two evening meals, and all transport.

Sat 21 Jun | 2pm (3hrs) | £18 (£15 Network members) | Cross ArtsIn the Flow: Music-Story-Movement 2Mairi Campbell's focus is on enabling any level of player and singer to bring together music, songand story. This interplay of word, melody and movement is a rich offering for all those interested inparticipative arts and learning. This second session of two (see 7 Jun) continues the journey toincrease understanding of your creativity and that of others.

Fri 27 Jun | 2pm (2hrs 30) | £18 (£15 Network members) | Music & SongBurns Song with Rod PatersonEnjoy the blend of Scotland's greatest songwriter with a master singer. Rod Paterson is a world-leading exponent of Burns song and loves to share his knowledge and experience with othersingers and all those who love Burns and his central role in Scottish culture. An enriching chance tolearn and enjoy together.

Sat 28 Jun | 10.30am (6hrs) | £36 (£30 Network members) | StorytellingStorytelling: Vocation and ApprenticeshipThis workshop is designed for all those interested in the journey of storytelling, in both itsvocational and its practical aspects. What are the experiences, values and skills involved and wherecan this artform take you as an individual, a community storyteller, an educator or a professionalperformer. Led by storytellers and educators Janis Mackay and Donald Smith.

Courses and Workshops Living Culture & Traditions

John Knox House Step Inside History

“Beautiful historic medieval beauty”(TripAdvisor, September 2013)Enter this ornate 15th century building anddiscover the conflicts of the Royal Mile’s oldesthouse. Walk in the footsteps of the famousinhabitants and hear the drama of Scotland’sReformation unfold in every room. Look out forthe tricks and traps to fool intruders, hunt for thedevil hiding in The Oak Room ceiling and try yourhand at our portrait puzzles that have stumpedmany visitors in the past… High Street

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Opening TimesWe are open 10am-6pm Monday to Saturday

Admission pricesAdult £5 Concession £4Children £1 Audio Tour £1We also accept the Edinburgh Pass

Large group? Get in touch and arrange a tour for your party0131 556 9579

Photography: Photography: Solen Collet (solenphotography.co.uk), Peter Dibdin(peterdibdin.com), Catriona France, Ros Gasson (photography-scotland.com), Allan McMillan(www.flickr.com/photos/allan_mcmillan/), Livio Morabito (liviomorabitophotography.com),Chris Scott (chrisdonia.co.uk), Mike Scott (mikescottphotographer.com), Mike Knowles,Pako Mera (www.pakomera.com), Cannongate Publishing.

The Scottish Storytelling Centre is a partnership project between the Scottish Storytelling Forum SCO 20891 and the Church of Scotland SCO 11353.