Storyteller: Martyn Bennett and the Travellers' Stories
(Thu 30 Oct: 8pm)
The music of the pioneering Scottish musician Martyn Bennett flowed with many inspirations, none more so than that of the Scottish Travellers. His final album Grit saw him draw upon the ballads and stories of the Travellers, famously sampling Sheila Stewart’s version of Ewan MacColl’s The Moving On Song to incredible effect. We celebrate Martyn’s love of Traveller culture, whilst also exploring his wide use of world music through the Hindu Kali myths, in an evening with friends of Martyn’s and those still being inspired by his legacy today. With James MacDonald Reid, Gauri Raje, Jess Smith and Gary West.
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The Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025 tracks a rich northern arc which bridges Finland to Iceland, and connects Germany to Norway, with Scotland a sea road junction in the middle. Don’t miss out on the tales and music or the close experience of nature. As winter gathers round the hearth fires, look north to join the merry dancers in the sky!
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SISF - Storytelling
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£14.00 -
30 October 2025 -
90 minutes -
20:00 -
Scottish International Storytelling Festival -
Netherbow Theatre -
12+
