150 years after the birth of Ernest Shackleton, join Lindsey Gibb and Nicola Wright for a whirlwind tour of the life beyond the ice of the legendary polar explorer and the extraordinary women who inspired him: from school truant to Merchant Navy man, from dabbling in journalism to failed political ventures, from his years in Scotland to his eternal quest for treasure.
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Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Edinburgh? Just hit 'Like' on our Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our Twitter account and you're all set!FISHING is a modern exploration of contemporary identities and heritage from artist Stephanïe Vandëm at the Scottish Storytelling Centre from 3rd May!
READ MOREDon’t miss the next fantastic show from Scotland’s best spoken word night at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on Friday 17th May!
READ MOREEnjoy Scottish and Polish songs and poems, including those of our national bard Robert Burns, and the music of Ukraine at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 21st May!
READ MORECome and enjoy live storytelling in the relaxed setting of the Netherbow Theatre on 22nd May, where our amazing apprentice storytellers will show off their skills!
READ MOREThis is a collection of short films exploring themes and experiences of time and space. All films are subtitled in English.
READ MOREInfiltrators is a visceral “road movie” that chronicles the daily travails of Palestinians of all backgrounds as they seek routes through, under, around, and over a bewildering matrix of barriers.
READ MORE3000 Nights (12A) tells the story of a young Palestinian school teacher who gives birth to her son in an Israeli prison, where she fights to survive, protect her son and maintain hope.
READ MORER21 AKA Restoring Solidarity (12A), is a collection of 16mm films by militant filmmakers from various countries.
READ MOREA collection of short films exploring the theme of children and childhood under occupation. The films will be followed by a virtual Q&A with director Farah Nabulsi.
READ MOREThis is a pair of documentary films on Gaza and Gazan experiences, followed by a Q&A with Ahmed Alnaouq, a Palestinian journalist from Gaza and the co-founder of We Are Not Numbers.
READ MOREHow does occupation and siege affect art and individual artists? Join Palestinian artist Malak Mattar as she shares her experiences!
READ MOREElderly Palestinians are caught between their right to forage their own land and the harsh restrictions imposed by their occupiers on the basis of preservation.
READ MOREEnjoy dinner and live storytelling featuring Glasgow-based Palestinian chefs Hiba and her daughter Dana of Hiba’s Palestinian Kitchen, and Edinburgh-based Palestinian author and cook Diline Abushaba
READ MOREJoin in with craft activities, colouring books, storytelling, henna, reading materials for all ages, and children's books in Arabic!
READ MOREMuna and her teenage son leave the West Bank, dreaming of an exciting future in the promised land of small-town Illinois, USA. But starting a new life proves harder than they could have imagined.
READ MOREThe story of a city that once connected Palestine to the world, Lyd (15) explores what it once was, what it is now, and what it could have become.
READ MOREGazelleband present the music of Palestine and beyond through the medium of traditional string instruments, the oud and buzuq.
READ MOREThe Yellow Canary is based on a true story and is a leap into the imagination of a young boy as he attempts to escape the horrors of war, exploring love, loss, and what it means to flee your home.
READ MOREBothan Dhùn Èideann is celebrating its 21st Anniversary with an excellent evening of stories, songs, music and dance on Friday 31st May at the Scottish Storytelling Centre. The event is in Gaelic.
READ MOREAlan Bissett will bring all three Moira Monologues, giving audiences the chance to experience Moira's hilarious journey in a single sitting, to the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 1st June!
READ MOREThe Weaving Creative Threads Event at the Scottish Storytelling Centre features an evocative blend of artists, storytellers, singers, and speakers gathering to remember Scotland's accused witches.
READ MOREStrange Town's 11-14 group presents Burn the Little Witches at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th June!
READ MOREPerformed by the Strange Town 11-14 group at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Hacksilver is a medieval tale of belief, anxiety, and the lingering sense of a doomed future.
READ MOREMum and Dad are asleep, and something is lurking under the bed... Come and join the Strange Town 8-10s group at the Scottish Storytelling Centre for Monster Force! Engage!
READ MOREJoin us in the warm and welcoming Storytelling Court for a fun opportunity to learn some Sea Shanties, the history of seafaring songs, and the traditions and nature of maritime language!
READ MOREDon’t miss Scotland’s best spoken word night - Loud Poets Showcase - at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 21st June!
READ MOREJoin Edinburgh's own Burgh Blatherers on 3rd July for next regular open-floor storytelling night taking place throughout the year!
READ MOREJoin Maria MacDonell (Miss Lindsay's Secret) and Mark Coleman for a work-in-progress performance of LIFE, an exciting new work, at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 7th July!
READ MOREDon’t miss Scotland’s best spoken word night - Loud Poets Showcase - at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 19th July!
READ MOREA lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place at The Open Door Community Centre, Edinburgh on various dates throughout the year.
READ MOREThese tea and talk sessions deliver a series of small-scale talks from the RZSS team in the stunning setting of the Mansion House at Edinburgh Zoo.
READ MORECloud Atlas has cemented itself as one the defining texts of the 21st Century. 20 years on, it's author David Mitchell chats about this remarkable book and his career!
READ MOREJoin expert forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees at Edinburgh Playhouse to explore one of Forensic Psychology’s most troubling topics!
READ MORECome along to McDonald Road Library on 15th May to hear about the importance of diet in alleviating menopausal symptoms and improving health during and after menopause!
READ MOREJoin Nicola Dinan at Waterstones Edinburgh West End for an event celebrating the paperback launch of her debut novel, Bellies, a beautiful story of love, loss, and transitions.
READ MOREJoin us for this unique, adult only, after hours event in the historic Museum and Library of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh on 17th May!
READ MOREJoin artist Janine Baldwin at Birch Tree Gallery on 18th May as she gives a brief introduction to her creative background and techniques, then shows us how she creates a collage.
READ MOREAfter a sellout debut show in London, Rich and Rox are now taking ADHD Love LIVE on tour! Prepare for an evening of laughter, honest conversation, and radical shame reduction.
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