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Stories on the Way: Stories of Scotland

Join some of the Scottish Storytelling Centre's amazing apprentice storytellers for the March session, celebrating Scotland's stories!

Stories on the Way: Stories of Scotland

About Stories on the Way: Stories of Scotland

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Come and enjoy live storytelling in the relaxed setting of the Netherbow Theatre, where amazing apprentice storytellers show off their skills and explore a different theme with every performance.

Our March session celebrates Scotland's stories, so expect a wide range of traditional tales, myths, legends and more. With guest storytellers Mary Baxter, Freya McCall, Ryan Martin, Sophie McCarthy, Rich Mitchell, Lababa Naqvi, Katie Proven and Nina Willms.

Hosted by Janis Mackay and featuring a host of new storytelling voices each time.

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