Marjolein Robertson: Shetland Nordic Saga
Shedinburgh @ Young Vic (LONDON)
27 Sep 2026
16:50
‘Phenomenal’ ★★★★★ The List
‘Spellbinding’ ★★★★★ One4Review
‘Robertson is simply outstanding in her role’ ★★★★★ One4Review
A Shetland story steeped in both historic truth and elements of myth. Set in the days of the Norse, following Auslag, the daughter of the Jarl who becomes an outcast in her own community. The story includes raids, monsters in the night and blood eagles. Combining folklore and history from Andrew T. Cluness Trouble with Trolls, storyteller Marjolein Robertson brings Auslag's story to life on the stage.
Marjolein Robertson: Trows (WIP)
‘Impish and upbeat, able to mine an everyday observation to almost absurdist lengths’ ★★★★★ (List)
‘A consummate storyteller with more than a hint of weird’ ★★★★ (Skinny)
‘Another hypnotic, lyrical piece of work, and as funny as ever’ (LMAOnaise)
You encounter a magical fae being - what do you do?
A) Introduce yourself
B) Accept their ale
C) Show it your cool knife
If you did any of the above you have chosen poorly and are maybe also now dead.
To do better, survive and laugh, come to Shetland comedian Marjolein's newest show about magical creatures and folktales. Expect an hour of what Marjolein does best, weaving stand up and folklore together in an hour of magic, jokes and hidden meanings.
Marjolein was a finalist in Channel 4’s Sean Lock Comedy Award and BBC New Comedy Awards, and she was shortlisted for the prestigious Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award.