THEATRE

The Dark Pool

Cara Silversmith

Venue

Scottish Storytelling Centre

Dates

23–24 Aug 2026

Time

4:30pm · 60min

Price

£14

A young girl wears her heart on her sleeve. Her father struggles to support the family and accepts a devastating offer from a strange figure... Can a woman without hands reach into a pool of dark memories to reclaim her own future? Based on the Grimm story of the Handless Maiden, this storytelling show explores disability and resilience in the face of trauma and societal expectations. Cara Silversmith has lived with a chronic condition for most of her adult life. Her storytelling celebrates diverse identities, the environment and the creation of a better world.