Harvest Moon
Edinburgh Tradfest 2026
(Sun 3 May: 10:30am & 11:30am)
An immersive moonlit performance for babies 5–18 months and their grown-ups.
Harvest Moon is a gentle sensory performance celebrating the journey of growing up and the ever-changing bond between parent and child. Blending live traditional Gaelic song, harp and percussion with immersive design and poetic movement, the piece travels through the phases of the moon: from the wonder of babyhood, through playful toddler years and stormy adolescence, to a reflective full moon moment of release.
Inspired by Gaelic lullabies, working songs and seasonal rituals, Harvest Moon unfolds within a soft, atmospheric environment where babies sit close to the performers, creating a shared experience of closeness and wonder. After each performance, the space transforms into a sensory playground for exploration and play.
Harvest Moon is designed especially for babies aged 5–18 months and their carers. To create a calm and intimate environment, the immersive on-stage audience is limited to babies within this age range. A small number of observer seats in the auditorium are available for additional family members and adults without children. If you require a Personal Assistant ticket or have any queries around accessibility for this performance please contact Reception on 0131 556 9579 or by email on reception@scottishstorytellingcentre.com. No knowledge of Gaelic is required.
Project Team
Concept & Direction – Svetlana McMahon
Music
Direction – Ainsley Hamill
Performers – Claire Frances MacNeil
& Mischa Macpherson
Set & Costume Design – Jenny Booth
Lighting
– Michaella Fee
Early Years Consultant – Skye Reynolds
Movement
Consultant – Dawn Hartley
Production Manager – Michael Watt
Assistant
Producer – Ida Casilli
Project development supported by the National Lottery Open Fund for Organisations through Creative Scotland. Tradfest performance supported by the Traditional Arts and Culture Fund administered by TRACS.
A booking fee of £1.50 is charged per transaction.
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£9.00 -
3 May 2026 -
25 minutes -
Scottish Storytelling Centre -
Netherbow Theatre
