The Selfish Giant

Photo by Peter Dibdin

Family friendly theatre-makers in residence, Wee Stories, present a brand new production of their acclaimed adaptation of Oscar Wilde's poignant story. Read more …

After the Selfish Giant builds an enormous wall around his garden to stop the children from playing there, Snow, Hail, Frost and the North Wind take up permanent residence. When spring eventually returns to Scotland on the other side of the wall, in the Giant's garden it remains winter all year round...

With dance, music, humour and a sprinkling of fairytale magic, not to mention some extreme weather, this is the perfect family Christmas show for our new Festival Theatre Studio space.

The critical consensus

The Selfish Giant is the perfect early Christmas present, a gem that will appeal to adults and children alike. Treat yourself.

(*) Edie R, The Public Reviews, 07/12/2013

It’s a small-scale show, but its heart is giant-sized.

(*) (*) David Pollock, The List, 09/12/2013

As always, consummate storyteller Iain Johnstone delivers the tale with clarity and wit, morphing into different characters with ease.

(*) Kelly Apter, The Scotsman, 09/12/2013

It is a tremendous first Christmas production in the Festival Theatre’s spanking new studio space situated at Potterrow that augurs well for the future.

Irene Brown, Edinburgh Guide, 10/12/2013

Once again, Wee Stories have come up with a production which is enthralling, great fun and utterly distinctive to their brilliant, classy theatrical style.

Mark Brown, Scottish Stage (Sunday Herald), 09/12/2013