Telling the Bees

Telling the Bees is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Scottish Storytelling Centre. It has 5 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 11:45 to Tue 11 Aug, 11:45. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.

About this show

On a blustery hilltop, a girl has a big secret to share. Following an ancient tradition, she must "tell the bees" that everything has changed. Step into a world of silver-saddled kelpies, mischievous brownies, and the beautiful song of the selkie, as award-winning Hoglets Theatre brings folk legends to life. Packed with gorgeous puppetry, original music and a hive full of interaction, Telling the Bees is a warm, witty, and imaginative show for ages 5+ about brave hearts, new beginnings, and the magic we carry with us.

Details

  • Venue: Scottish Storytelling Centre
  • Space: George Mackay Brown Library
  • Genre: CHILDRENS_SHOWS, Puppetry, Storytelling
  • Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
  • Running time: 45 minutes
  • Room size: about 35 seats (George Mackay Brown Library) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
  • Performances listed: 5, of which 0 still to come and on sale

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access: level
  • Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
  • Venue notes: Accessible entry: There is step free access at the John Knox House entrance of the building, the main entrance door for Storytelling Centre has 9 steps leading up to to it from street level. If not taking the lift there is then a total of 17 steps up to the library (9 steps, a landing, and then 8 additional steps). All guests enter library through same door once inside the building. Wheelchair access type:Level Access, Lift (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.

Performance dates and ticket availability

  • Fri 7 Aug, 11:45 — Already performed — £14.00
  • Sat 8 Aug, 11:45 — Already performed — £14.00
  • Sun 9 Aug, 11:45 — Already performed — £14.00
  • Mon 10 Aug, 11:45 — Already performed — £14.00
  • Tue 11 Aug, 11:45 — Already performed — £14.00

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