THE COLD HEART
BY FRANZISKA DROLL & GREG HARRADINE

This theatrical retelling weaves Scottish folklore through Wilhelm Hauff’s The Cold Heart, blending German romanticism and Highland myth. The story follows Peter Munk, a poor charcoal burner’s son whose desire for wealth and belonging draws him into a dangerous bargain with forces older than the forest itself. 

As riches come at a terrible cost, Peter is forced to confront the consequences of his choices. Haunted by loss and guided by ancient spirits, he must decide what kind of heart he is willing to live with - and what price he will pay to reclaim his humanity.

Guided by narrator and storyteller Franziska Droll, accompanied by musician and composer Greg Harradine, who weaves an atmospheric musical landscape with skill and sensitivity, the performance moves between spoken word, song, and folklore.

At the Scottish Storytelling Centre

Tickets: £14/£12

Event starts: 7:30pm