Meet Svend-Erik Engh

Specialties

Viking history, Norse myths, Scandinavian folktales, and global tales collected from travels in Namibia, China, and beyond

Performance Style & Background

Theatrical Roots: Trained at the Odin Theatre, bringing a highly physical, energetic presence to the stage rather than just sitting and reciting

Multidisciplinary Elements

Integrates live music, songs, and interactive elements like Viking games for workshops

Key Offerings & Formats

For Gig & Festival Organizers:

Full-length touring shows such as GIANTS with Alice Fernbank or Walk the Oars featured at the Edinburgh Fringe), historical walking tours of Edinburgh, and adult/family stage performances

For Schools & Communities:

Engaging storytelling workshops combining history, lore, and physical movement.

For Podcast Operators & Media:

Deep-dive conversational potential on Scandinavian folklore, Viking-Scottish historical crossovers, and the oral tradition of storytelling.

For a Gig/Festival Organizer

"Svend-Erik Engh is a dynamic, physically trained Danish storyteller based in Scotland who brings Norse myths, Viking history, and live music to life. Perfect for folk festivals, historical events, and theater spaces, his shows (like the Edinburgh Fringe hit Walk the Oars) captivate audiences of all ages through high-energy performance."

For a Podcast Host:

"Svend-Erik Engh is a master of oral traditions, blending his upbringing in Scandinavia with decades of global travel. He is an ideal guest to discuss the real history behind Vikings in Scotland, the mechanics of physical storytelling, and how ancient Norse myths still connect with modern audiences."

For a Colleague or Industry Peer:

"Danish-born, Odin Theatre-trained storyteller based in Edinburgh. Specializes in Norse folklore, cross-cultural collaborations (with artists like Alice Fernbank and Neil Sutcliffe), and merging physical theater with traditional myth-telling."