The Hearth

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Theatre (music, 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

The Hearth is the stone beneath which a fire burns. A bedrock where many fires have burned before and where ash, and residue has collected over generations. The traditional centre of a home. Renowned flautist/guitarist and sound designer, Tom Oakes (Scots Trad Musician of the Year nominee 2019) presents music and stories inspired by characters past and present, real and surreal who were unknowing catalysts for artistic or societal change. Building on previous show (Can This Be) Home and celebrated solo album Water Street, The Hearth explores how our traditions are shaped and evolve.

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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

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All Edinburgh Theatre (4/5 stars) 34 days ago

He tells his stories with a gentle wit, warmth and respect.

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All Edinburgh Theatre (4/5 stars) 38 days ago

He tells his stories with a gentle wit, warmth and respect for his subjects that encourages full engagement from the audience.

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