The Listening Tree

c. Christine Urquhart
c. Christine Urquhart

by Zoë Bullock and Emily Reid

Ages: 4-12 yrs


What sounds do the trees make? Rustling. Whooshing. Whispering. Sithy is a tree spirit. It’s their job to listen to all the secrets of all the trees, all across Scotland. Trees listen to everything, you see, and oh the stories they can tell! There are fun secrets, funny secrets, secrets from all the animals and all the people.

The Listening Tree is a walking character experience for all the family. Find yourself entranced and intrigued by this mysterious tree spirit and their stories, brought to life with real plants! Learn how to listen to the trees, and find a new way to play in the green spaces all around us.

Creative team

Emily Reid (Director)
Zoe Bullock (Writer/Dramaturg)
Mona Kastell (Designer)
Sarah Miele (Performer)