Tam Lin: A Future Tale

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Music (new writing, storytelling)

  • Venue 30
    Scottish Storytelling Centre - Netherbow Theatre
  • 21:00
  • Aug 27
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 12+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - Scotland
  • Group: Kirsty Law, Kirsty Logan and Esther Swift
  • Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, strong language/swearing
  • 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

When the flints of the old strike with the new, what story can be lit from the sparks? The ancient ballad of Tam Lin is reimagined in a near-future dystopian Scotland, exploring themes of bodily autonomy, reproductive rights and sexual freedom. Through original harp music, song and spoken word Kirsty Law, Kirsty Logan and Esther Swift tell a thoroughly modern story built on the bones of ancient wisdom. Originally commissioned for the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2022.

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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

Bruce A 43 days ago

Moving, mystical, and insightful - a thought-provoking adventure. Certainly one of the best shows this year.

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Caspian 44 days ago

A gorgeous show, one of the best things I've seen this Fringe. The performers create an incredible atmosphere, the entire room felt bewitched - they're so in sync with each other, working in perfect harmony to layer their instruments and voices together to create something beautiful and disquieting. It'll stay with me.

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Gaia 51 days ago

Beautiful! This is the kind of show that actually deserves to be described with magic-related adjectives like "enchanting" and "spell-binding".

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