Animate Lands: A Celtic Myth Cycle

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Theatre (storytelling, folk)

  • Accessibility:
    Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 18 months

Description

A journey through the storied soul of Scotland. Tales of ancient bards, wily druids, shapeshifters, wildlings and warrior poets are brought to life in a contemporary storytelling style by Dougie Mackay, with musical accompaniment by Freya Rae. A sell-out hit at the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2022, this fresh and joyful take on Celtic lore and Scotland’s landscape is graced by light touch and honest humour, sharing poetic echoes of old animistic cultures of these islands carried through the tales of the Fianna. 'A masterful hour of tale and tune' ****½ (TheQR.co.uk). **** (AllEdinburghTheatre.com).

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General venue access

  • Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: There is level access into the Centre from the John Knox House entrance. If entering using the main SSC entrance there are 9 steps up. Once inside there is a lift that can take customers down to the -1 floor which is the top of the raked seating. If not it is 16 steps down to the top of the raked seating.

    • Wheelchair access type: Building Lift

  • Stairs: 20+
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

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  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Gitit Sheinin 40 days ago

We went with our kids, and it was absolutely marvellous and very engaging for all ages. Definitely recommend it!

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Johnny Handscombe 52 days ago

I saw this on my last full day of the Fringe, having just completed 11 shows in 9 days and it was EXACTLY what i needed!

For one beautiful hour I was transported through time and space to lands of giants and druids, warriors and spells. It was truly soul cleansing.

The storytelling was entrancing with the most incredible underscore weaving its magic over the words. I was amazed to find that i knew some of these stories, but had absolutely no idea where from. Maybe I'm part fae... but it was the final story that broke my heart, one I had not heard the end of before. In fact I don't recall ever having heard a legend, myth or fairytale before that paints such a clear picture of 'modern' people trampling over the souls of their ancestors. I cried, I laughed, I howled like a dog (call and response, not just a weird heckle).

If you need relief from the endless hurricane of people and flyers, or you just have a soul that loves beauty and legend, go and see this incredible show. Hopefully you'll leave with a spirit renewed.

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Lothian Life Magazine 42 days ago

Animate Lands is an enchanting hour of myths and legends that will sweep you away from the Fringe madness

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All Edinburgh Theatre (4/5 stars) 43 days ago

Mackay and Rae keep the narrative alive and succeed in putting a refreshing spin on an old artform

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