Layer by Layer, Love Laid Bare
Sat 14 Feb
|The Old Courtroom, Forres Tolbooth
Stories of crushes, cupidity & companionship. Is all fair in love? Do they always live happily ever after? Join me this Valentine's Day for stories of young and old love; stories of possession and commitment; tales of lust and friendship; of desire and longing. Ages 12+
Time & Location
14 Feb 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
The Old Courtroom, Forres Tolbooth, 80 High St, Forres IV36 1NX, UK
About the Event
What does it mean to love? How does love change with time? Why are we ready to give up everything for love?
Join me as we explore these questions through the ancient art of storytelling. Many stories end with 'they happily ever after', but often, this is only the beginning of a love story.
"Scheherazade of the Scottish Highlands."
"Enchanting and gorgeous. Grown-ups need stories too!"
"Beauty on every level and every sense! I was completely mesmerised and so inspired. It seemed to shift something in me that was beyond words or intellect."
"We need these stories, and you have the tender, yet fierce grace to honour them and bring them to us. Thank you."
Three tales of love. A story from Armenia where Love and Death compete - but who will win? A story from Norway in which a serpent wishes to marry, but what happens to his wives? A story from Bulgaria, where and old husband and wife have an epic adventure.
In these stories there is love. In these stories there are no certainties. In these stories there could be death. In these stories there should be hope.
Suitable for adults and 12+
Story Cautions: These stories contain descriptions of grief, exile, physical and sexual threat, violence and death, all contextualised within a paradigm of mythic narrative, archetype and metaphor.
Practicalities: The Courtroom is on the first floor. The venue accessible by stairlift but cannot be accessed by those who are wheelchair bound. The nearest car park is Tulloch Park, Forres, IV36 1AY (behind the Town Hall). On street parking may be available. The event will be in two halves, with a comfort break half way through. Please note that refreshments will not be provided.
Event image by Kay Nielson