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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.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Telling the Bees is by Hoglets Theatre, listed under Children's Shows in the Fringe programme. It plays at Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, EH1 1SR, 7 August to 11 August.
The show runs 45 minutes and is suitable for ages 5+. Tickets are £14. Content warnings: Audience participation.