Funny, dark and fantastical storytelling with live cello soundscape inspires us to be brave enough to be true to ourselves.
Fresh from a smashing run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, critically acclaimed storyteller Niall Moorjani reimagines the folk classic Thomas the Rhymer in sixty minutes of strangeness, sexy fairies and swearing.
Set to a live original cello accompaniment from Diana Redgrave, this is storytelling at its best.
An original piece which explores queerness, Scottish race and gender identities through a medieval-inspired landscape.
★★★★★ “a spellbinding tale of search and discovery” – Lost in Theatreland
★★★★★ ”seamlessly blends the threads of racial identity, queerness and folklore to create a fantastical and poignant picture of modern Scotland” – The Skinny
★★★★ “Moorjani is an enchanting storyteller who will take you on an emotional journey, able to switch between characters with the simplest of physical differences” – Broadway World
★★★★ Broadway Baby
★★★★ Fringe Biscuit
★★★★ “Storytelling genius” – The Scotsman
“Genius reinvention of the form” – Fringe of Colour
Nominated for an Offest Award
Shortlisted for the Neurodiverse Awards
Lyn Gardner’s VAULT Festival 2023 Picks.
A Fairie Tale
Written & performed by Niall Moorjani with a live score by Diana Redgrave.
Directed by Minnie Wilkinson.
Originally commissioned for the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2022.
Duration: Approximately 60 minutes straight through.
After a brief interval Niall Moorjani has kindly agreed to join us in the bar for an informal Q&A
Recommended age : 15+
This event is generously supported by Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival