Hear Us and Hasten

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Theatre (storytelling, traditional)

  • 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 collaboratively devised storytelling performance deeply rooted in the North Sea and North Welsh landscapes of the performers' homes. Created and performed by two of the UK's leading young storytellers, Ailsa Dixon and Ffion Phillips, this show is an upfront reckoning with climate fragility and the narratives, both old and new, which so easily cast young bodies into the jaws of waiting beasts. But this show is most importantly a celebration of being alive right now; a triangle of stories, people and landscapes – if connection between any of these three is weak we all suffer.

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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

Gillian 30 days ago

Two amazing storytellers. Magical, mystical and engaging. Well done ladies.

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Pan C 31 days ago

I hadn’t watched any storytelling shows before, so wasn’t quite sure what to expect. But I was enchanted by two intertwined, lively mythological Scottish and Welsh worlds - created by the two talented storytellers. It is probably one of the underrated shows at the Fringe (undeservedly). I really enjoyed the show and recommend everyone to see it

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Dan 31 days ago

I thought this was a beautiful and lyrical collaboration between two extremely talented young storytellers. I loved how their Scottish and Welsh identities were weaved throughout the show, and was captivated by their intertwined stories.

I’m trying to avoid spoilers but think I can say that their fantastical mythic monster tales are wonderfully gripping, and a clever way to explore the youth response to the climate catastrophe. It’s themes of climate, community and courage make for a truly relevant show that I think everyone should watch this Fringe. I loved it.

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Kristina Adey-Davies 32 days ago

Truly excellent! What a creative, moving, captivating performance, weaving in drama, humour, nature, mythical creatures, and lots more from present and past! You will be lost in time! This really is a must see!

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