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Tortoise in a Nutshell

Based in City of Edinburgh

Theatre

Our aim is to bring people together, open up artistic opportunities and defy the expectation of space and language on stage.

Tortoise in a Nutshell is an Edinburgh based charity that creates world class visual theatre to ignite the imaginations of audiences around the globe. Formed in 2010 our unique blend of puppetry, performance and innovation puts Tortoise in a Nutshell’s work at the forefront of visual theatre and delivers exciting and thought-provoking experiences for audiences of all ages.

 Our vision is that anyone can access exemplary visual theatre, an artform motivated by positive social impact, which provides for the needs of all peoples.

 Our work is driven by a visual language that allows us to create poetic and memorable theatre, that focuses on universal themes and human stories.

Tortoise in a Nutshell look to create accessible, engaging experiences for our communities. We continuously challenge ourselves and the way we think, ensuring we stay relevant and impactful for the people we work with and for.

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