Behind the Scenes
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Behind the Scenes These works-in-progress offer a glimpse behind the creative processes involved in taking an idea from page to stage and an opportunity to witness the beginning of new works. Each of these companies and artists was awarded the Edinburgh International Festival Fringe Prize in either 2008 or 2009 in order to develop new ideas or directions.
Three New Ideas
Little Matter
From a science fiction string quartet on a sleepover to a Russian structuralist analysis of fairy tales, from Buddhist meditations on loving kindness to a Palestinian bordello in 1970 – David Leddy takes you on a journey through new ideas. In a lecture demonstration, with actors performing key scenes, this workshop showcases the trademark eclecticism of this Scottish writer and director.
The River People has developed a distinct style of theatre with puppetry, folk storytelling and live music. Little Matter, a performance work-in-progress, explores an individual’s place in the universe and the search for the self. This unique take on the meaning of life combines the influences of mythology, quantum physics and William Blake.
A presentation by David Leddy
Tuesday 17 August 2.30pm
The River People
Sunday 22 & Monday 23 August 5.00pm & 6.30pm 30 minutes approximately
Steven Osborne on Improvisation International classical pianist Steven Osborne performs with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra in Festival 2010. In this lecture demonstration Steven explores the relevance of improvisation to classical musicians. Monday 16 August 2.30pm 1 hour approximately
zakir Hussain Master of the Tabla
1 hour 30 minutes approximately
The Mass Observation Project Inspector Sands
In 1937, a wide ranging project called ‘Mass Observation’ was set up by the UK Government. It investigated ‘the science of the everyday’ by observing and recording the lives of ordinary people in Britain, down to the very last detail. In 2010, this research continues. With bold and evocative lighting and sound, young London based theatre company, Inspector Sands, draws on this rich archive to offer the first glimpse of an ambitious new project. Thursday 19 & Friday 20 August 2.30pm 40 minutes approximately
Dracula
Belt Up Theatre
This adaptation of Bram Stoker’s chilling tale emerges from the Victorian obsession with the occult. A daring re-imagining of a classic and a bold investigation into the concept of storytelling with the added bite of shoddy commercial showmanship. Belt Up Theatre’s practice explores the possibilities of immersive theatre.
One of the world leading tabla players, Zakir Hussain appears with Alonzo King Lines Ballet in Festival 2010. In this lecture demonstration Zakir offers rare insights into the music and culture of this iconic instrument. Friday 27 August 2.30pm 1 hour approximately
New Worlds New Horizons Education and Outreach The Festival’s education and outreach programme explores the extraordinary cultural diversity of performers and ideas in Festival 2010. Very different cultural landscapes, belief systems and artforms from throughout the ‘New World’ inspire the work we do with schools and colleges across Edinburgh and offer young people new horizons. Over 1,000 young people will take part in workshops and projects this year and the exhibitions and installations in The Hub throughout August are the result of their own, personal, Festival experiences. The Festival also runs vocational development programmes in the arts. Visit eif.co.uk/education
Sharing the Festival Every year we aim to introduce Festival performers to wider and more diverse audiences. This year, in addition to their performance in The Queen’s Hall Series, musicians of the Simón Bolívar String Quartet will spend several days taking part in workshops at The Hub with children and young people from throughout Scotland.
Wednesday 25 August 2.30pm Thursday 26 August 12 noon & 2.30pm 1 hour 15 minutes approximately
The Hub
The Hub
Tickets £6.50
Tickets £6.50
eif.co.uk/behindthescenes
eif.co.uk/masterclasses
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