My Friend Selkie
Developed by the cast & Dawn Hartley from an original concept by Niamh, this tale is told through dance, text and songs and has been enjoyed by children age 3+ across Scotland.
About My Friend Selkie
Selkie is learning about the stars. Jo needs to learn to swim. Can they help each other?
With live music by Quee MacArthur (ex Shooglenifty), children are invited to take part.
See you at the Crab Disco!
Developed by the cast & Dawn Hartley from an original concept by Niamh, this tale is told through dance, text and songs and has been enjoyed by children age 3+ across Scotland.
*In Celtic folk tales, a Selkie is a mythical creature who appears to be a person on land yet changes with their Selkie coat to become a seal in the sea.
'A child-like delight that encourages audience interaction and offers a charmig introduction to Scottish folk tales'
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