A Fairie Tale

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Theatre (artist(s) of colour, storytelling)

  • 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

Critically acclaimed storyteller Niall Moorjani (Mohan: A Partition Story) reimagines the folk classic Thomas the Rhymer in an evening of strangeness, sexy fairies and swearing. A new and original piece of storytelling exploring queerness, Scottish race and gender identities through a medieval-inspired landscape. Set to live cello music from Diana Redgrave, this is storytelling at its experimental best. Originally commissioned for the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2022. 'Storytelling genius' (Scotsman). ***** (Skinny). Lyn Gardner's VAULT Festival 2023 Picks.

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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.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Ray 33 days ago

Definitely see this show! Such amazing storytelling. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time! Not to be missed!

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Hannah Bryant 42 days ago

Truly brilliant, Niall really captivated the whole audience!

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Steven 44 days ago

This was a beautiful examination of gender and sexuality wonderfully performed with a fantastic accent and with a folksy novelty that envelopes you. The choice of accompaniment delivers a charming show that everyone should go and see.

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Jane Jongeward 45 days ago

A wonderful show! It explores the liminal nature of fae, LGBTQ+ people, and inter-racial folks. By turns funny, heart wrenching, and hopeful. The show is highly interactive so do not be afraid to cheer, respond to the performer, and wear your hearts on your sleeves.
As an LGBTQ+ person myself, I've always been fascinated with the fae and Niall Moorjani hit every theme that has preoccupied me from childhood. They did their research and it shows.
Diana Redgrave's constant musical accompaniment makes the bare stage seem full and sets the tone of each scene change perfectly.
Highly reccomend.

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