Mother Tongue: Mither Màthair Мати Ana In briefDate - 21 February 2024Venue - Scottish Storytelling CentreFeatured performer - Màrtainn Mac an t-Saoir (Gaelic Writer in Residence)Book your ticket on the Scottish Storytelling Centre websiteAbout the eventMother. Often the first word we learn in the languages of our elders. But what shapes the words we use to tell our stories and sing our songs as we grow?Celebrate International Mother Language Day with a cabaret of story, song and poetry in Gaelic, Scots, British Sign Language, Ukrainian, Crimean Tatar and English. This event will feature contributions from an array of incredible talent, including the University's Gaelic Writer in Residence, Màrtainn Mac an t-Saoir, as well as Elzara Batalova, Olga Niekrasova, Tim Porteus and Evie Waddell.Contributions will be performed in different languages, with context given in English, allowing the languages to be experienced and enjoyed.This collaborative event is part of Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week), and is in collaboration with TRACS, the University of Edinburgh Gaelic Writer in Residence and the Department of Celtic and Scottish Studies.Read about Gaelic Week Edinburgh on the University websiteVisit the Gaelic Week Edinburgh websiteAbout the Gaelic Writer in ResidenceAn acclaimed author, Bàrd and storyteller, Martin Macintyre has worked across genres for over 20 years. In 2003 Ath-Aithne (Re-acquaintance) - a collection of short stories - won The Saltire Society First Book Award. His latest novel Samhradh '78 (The Summer of '78), launched in July 2018, was longlisted for the Saltire Fiction Book of the Year. Ath-Aithne was also published in French - a first for Gaelic fiction!Martin has written two novels for younger people ('Tuath Air A Bhealach' and 'A' Challaig Seo Chall?') the latter of which won The Donald Meek Award in 2013. Martin's bilingual poetry collection Dannsam Led Fhaileas / Let Me Dance With Your Shadow was published in 2006 and in 2007 he was crowned 'Bàrd' by An Comunn Gaidhealach.Martin will be working within Celtic and Scottish Studies in the University of Edinburgh until 2024 and supporting a number of activities, including workshops and events about writing and literature, both at the University and in the wider community.Read an interview with Martin from December 2022 on Edinburgh ImpactHow to attendThis event is open to all, and costed. Tickets are available to purchase on the Scottish Storytelling Centre website.Book your ticket on the SSC websiteAre you interested in Celtic and Scottish Studies?We offer three undergraduate degrees and a number of postgraduate programmes, both taught and research-led, drawing on excellent teaching and research and access to world-leading collections and archives.Find out more about Celtic and Scottish Studies at Edinburgh Feb 21 2024 19.30 - 21.30 Mother Tongue: Mither Màthair Мати Ana In honour of International Mother Language Day, this event will be an evening full of song, story and poetry from across the languages of Gaelic, Scots, British Sign Language, Ukrainian, Crimean Tatar and English, and will feature Màrtainn Mac an t-Saoir (Gaelic Writer in Residence). Netherbow Theatre Scottish Storytelling Centre 43-45 High Street Edinburgh EH1 1SR Find the venue on Google Maps Book your ticket on the SSC website
Mother Tongue: Mither Màthair Мати Ana In briefDate - 21 February 2024Venue - Scottish Storytelling CentreFeatured performer - Màrtainn Mac an t-Saoir (Gaelic Writer in Residence)Book your ticket on the Scottish Storytelling Centre websiteAbout the eventMother. Often the first word we learn in the languages of our elders. But what shapes the words we use to tell our stories and sing our songs as we grow?Celebrate International Mother Language Day with a cabaret of story, song and poetry in Gaelic, Scots, British Sign Language, Ukrainian, Crimean Tatar and English. This event will feature contributions from an array of incredible talent, including the University's Gaelic Writer in Residence, Màrtainn Mac an t-Saoir, as well as Elzara Batalova, Olga Niekrasova, Tim Porteus and Evie Waddell.Contributions will be performed in different languages, with context given in English, allowing the languages to be experienced and enjoyed.This collaborative event is part of Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week), and is in collaboration with TRACS, the University of Edinburgh Gaelic Writer in Residence and the Department of Celtic and Scottish Studies.Read about Gaelic Week Edinburgh on the University websiteVisit the Gaelic Week Edinburgh websiteAbout the Gaelic Writer in ResidenceAn acclaimed author, Bàrd and storyteller, Martin Macintyre has worked across genres for over 20 years. In 2003 Ath-Aithne (Re-acquaintance) - a collection of short stories - won The Saltire Society First Book Award. His latest novel Samhradh '78 (The Summer of '78), launched in July 2018, was longlisted for the Saltire Fiction Book of the Year. Ath-Aithne was also published in French - a first for Gaelic fiction!Martin has written two novels for younger people ('Tuath Air A Bhealach' and 'A' Challaig Seo Chall?') the latter of which won The Donald Meek Award in 2013. Martin's bilingual poetry collection Dannsam Led Fhaileas / Let Me Dance With Your Shadow was published in 2006 and in 2007 he was crowned 'Bàrd' by An Comunn Gaidhealach.Martin will be working within Celtic and Scottish Studies in the University of Edinburgh until 2024 and supporting a number of activities, including workshops and events about writing and literature, both at the University and in the wider community.Read an interview with Martin from December 2022 on Edinburgh ImpactHow to attendThis event is open to all, and costed. Tickets are available to purchase on the Scottish Storytelling Centre website.Book your ticket on the SSC websiteAre you interested in Celtic and Scottish Studies?We offer three undergraduate degrees and a number of postgraduate programmes, both taught and research-led, drawing on excellent teaching and research and access to world-leading collections and archives.Find out more about Celtic and Scottish Studies at Edinburgh Feb 21 2024 19.30 - 21.30 Mother Tongue: Mither Màthair Мати Ana In honour of International Mother Language Day, this event will be an evening full of song, story and poetry from across the languages of Gaelic, Scots, British Sign Language, Ukrainian, Crimean Tatar and English, and will feature Màrtainn Mac an t-Saoir (Gaelic Writer in Residence). Netherbow Theatre Scottish Storytelling Centre 43-45 High Street Edinburgh EH1 1SR Find the venue on Google Maps Book your ticket on the SSC website
Feb 21 2024 19.30 - 21.30 Mother Tongue: Mither Màthair Мати Ana In honour of International Mother Language Day, this event will be an evening full of song, story and poetry from across the languages of Gaelic, Scots, British Sign Language, Ukrainian, Crimean Tatar and English, and will feature Màrtainn Mac an t-Saoir (Gaelic Writer in Residence).
