Ailsa Dixon

Ailsa Dixon is a traditional storyteller and musician deeply rooted in place and passionate about sharing traditional tales and unheard histories. She specialises in Scottish stories, particularly those from Aberdeenshire and Orkney. She is particularly interested in narratives with feminist and environmentalist themes, as well as international myths, legends and wonder tales. A traditional musician, she often incorporates traditional song and folk cello and clarsach into her performances, which range from engaging children’s shows to compelling contemporary work around themes of climate justice and bodily autonomy. Her collaborative work includes the critically acclaimed performance shows such as Land Under Wave and Hear Us and Hasten. Ailsa has performed solo and collaborative work at the Edinburgh Fringe, Scottish International Storytelling Festival (SISF), Glasgow Village Storytelling Festival, Aberystwyth Storytelling Festival, Orkney Storytelling Festival, Perth Soutar Culture Festival, Beyond the Border, Wigtown Book Festival and Festival at the Edge and many more