Feathers & Fur: A Fabled Fandango
SISF 2026 | Family Event
(Thu 15 Oct: 1:30pm)
Feathers & Fur: A Fabled Fandango is a tail-wagging, wing-flapping celebration of some of history’s most extraordinary animal heroes. Join storytellers Lea Taylor and Nicola Wright for a lively mix of traditional storytelling, song, humour and audience participation as they uncover the remarkable true tales of courageous dogs and heroic pigeons.
Meet Laika, the space-travelling dog who reached for the stars, Winkie the pigeon whose actions helped save lives during wartime, and other feathered and furry legends whose bravery, loyalty and determination have often gone unnoticed. Along the way, discover why pigeons may be far cleverer than their reputation suggests, and whether dogs really deserve the title of “man’s best friend”.
You are invited to sing along, join in a playful Quiz of Courage, and compete for the chance to earn prestigious honours in the Golden Poop Scoop Awards in a heartwarming, quirky and entertaining adventure celebrating the animals who have worked, served and sometimes saved us without ever asking for the credit.
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Join us in the school holidays and throughout the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2026 for a selection of storytelling performances and events for all the family. This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through the theme Bird and Beast. Across Scotland, from Shetland to Dumfries and Galloway, the Western Isles to Aberdeenshire, we invite audiences to discover stories that illuminate the place of bird and beast in our traditions, folklore and myths. Gather round, follow the trail of feathers and footprints, and let your imagination take flight.
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SISF - Family Event
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£10.00 -
15 October 2026 -
60 minutes -
13:30 -
Scottish International Storytelling Festival -
Netherbow Theatre -
8+
