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Shetland storyteller and comedian Marjolein Robertson takes us across the sea to the UK’s most northerly isles for an hour of immersive tales – beautiful, sad, funny and magical. Told with Marjolein's signature mix of Shetlandic and English, enjoy the mother tongue of the once-Nordic lands on your escape to another world. 'Robertson is simply outstanding' ***** (TheQR.co.uk). 'Hauntingly lyrical storytelling' ***** (List).
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Marjolein Robertson: Shetland Folklore is by Marjolein Robertson and Off the Kerb Productions, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, EH1 1SR, 24 August to 30 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets are £16.