Queer Folks' Tales

Spoken Word (storytelling, lgbtq+)

  • 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

Storytellers from a range of backgrounds, ages and cultures share stories of LGBTQ+ lives past, present and future. With a different line-up at every show featuring household names alongside upcoming storytellers and the occasional audience micro-story. Sometimes hilarious, often moving, occasionally shocking and always queer. Hosted year-round by Turan Ali (Producer of BBC comedy/drama), this Fringe edition of the Scottish Storytelling Centre's bimonthly event will showcase some of the best queer talent from across the festival. 'A brilliant evening of storytelling... If you weren't there, you should have been!' ***** (ScotsGayArts.com). ***** (BroadwayBaby.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.

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

Ian 33 days ago

These shows are absolutely fabulous. Turan Ali and his guest acts always deliver a great mix of stories bringing joy, fun, laughter and sometimes tears. I particularly like how the audience can - only if they like - provide their own micro-stories. These can be incredibly moving. You can’t leave without feeling uplifted.

Frank 33 days ago

What an great evening and host . A safe space and a comfortable place for people to be honest about themselves and tell the most amazing stories of their life’s history so far and hopefully overcoming fear , abuse and persecution from many directions with plenty humour and laughs included on the way .
Uplifting for the speakers / musicians and definitely for the audience. Long may it continue


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theQR.co.uk (5/5 stars) 34 days ago

Turan Ali, an absolutely splendid human being who soaks up the limelight like my pet cat accepts head scritches.

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Fringe Review 34 days ago

This is a wonderful way to spend an evening in Edinburgh, among such talented and generous storytellers sharing their stories in such a sincere, moving as well as entertaining way.

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