Burnsfest 2010: Burns Storytelling Theatre
Burnsfest 2010: Burns Storytelling Theatre
Two performances; two very different approaches
Family Burns
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Fri 22 Jan (7pm) & Sat 23 Jan (2.30pm), Age 8-adult, £8/£6, Family ticket £24 (4 people)
Oor Rabbie
Foolish Notion Theatre presents a family-friendly look at Robert Burns' best-known works through recitations, storytelling theatre and live music.
Storytelling Theatre
Sat 6 Feb, 7.30pm (75mins), £9/£7, including a glass of wine following the post-show discussion
BURNS: The Video Diary
withGavin Paul as Robert Burns
Meet the real edgy Bard in Edinburgh. Combining film, theatre and audience debate this piece recreates the poet’s intimate journal and bring you Burns in the contemporary city.
“As racy as Byron in Venice” Allan Massie, The Scotsman
Theatre
Box office 0131 556 9579
The Scottish Storytelling Centre is the national body for the support and development of the storytelling artform. The organisation is a partnership between the Scottish Storytelling Forum and the Church of Scotland, and is supported by the Scottish Arts Council, the City of Edinburgh Council and a wide range of charitable donations.
Foolish Notion is a collaboration between Andy Cannon; actor, storyteller, writer and cellist, composer and singer Wendy Weatherby. Together they present a uniquely interactive, engaging storytelling experience.
Donald Smith tells mainly Scots and Irish folk tales but is also interested in recovering oral stories from the literary manuscripts of a variety of cultures. He is a founding member of the Scottish Storytelling Forum and of Edinburgh's Guid Crack Club, and is currently Director of the Scottish Storytelling Centre.
Gavin Paulgraduated from the MMU School of Drama, and then spent two years with the West Yorkshire Playhouse. From Panto’s to horror movies, Gavin has been involved in a huge range of work all around Scotland and has just finished a successful run as Sinbad at the Brunton Theatre.
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