FESTIVAL INSIGHTS
A MASTERCLASS WITH COMPLICITE For performers, theatremakers and other artists In this two-day workshop, celebrated ensemble storytellers Complicite look at the theatrical ensemble: the instinctive communication and adaptation skills needed to survive on stage. The workshop is largely physical and taught through games, movement work and improvisation. Places are limited and by application only. Please apply with covering letter and CV to Emma Hay at emma.hay@eif.co.uk. Tue 18 and Wed 19 Aug 10am, Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation, High School Yards | 2 days | Fee £40 per person
YOUNG PEOPLE’S LECTURE – COLIN CURRIE In this unique opportunity for young audiences, percussionist Colin Currie, the Young Musician’s Passport Ambassador, gives the 2015 Edinburgh International Festival Young People’s Lecture. In his presentation Colin explains what motivates him to present new music to new audiences and why he is so passionate about his work as a musician. As part of this lecture Colin demonstrates, using a marimba, his extraordinary talents as a musician and the excitement of percussion. Fri 21 Aug 3pm, The Hub | 1hr 15mins | £6 | Fees apply, details p64
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL ENCOUNTERS 2015 DEVELOPING ARTISTIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP International Festival Encounters offers ambitious producers, programmers, creative artists and performers from all over the globe the opportunity to develop their artistic entrepreneurship skills, in the context of a major arts festival. Over five days you will immerse yourself in Festival events, engage with inspiring artists, and reflect critically on your own and others’ artistic practice. A highlight of the programme will be a series of encounters with key figures in the arts, including the Edinburgh International Festival Director, Fergus Linehan. Every element of the programme is tailored towards enabling you to develop the knowledge and skills required to engage with your practice at a higher level. What participants in International Festival Encounters 2014 said: ‘The quality, breadth and depth of speakers’ experience, and their willingness to share it has been incredibly heartening.’ ‘I’m going to recommend this course to every artist and creative professional I know.’ ‘It was an incredible opportunity to meet so many people in the industry.’ Fri 21 – Tue 25 Aug, Evolution House, University of Edinburgh Fee £450 | Application deadline Fri 29 May For further details and applications visit www.rcs.ac.uk/shortcourses
Accessible performance, details p66 A partnership between the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, the University of Edinburgh and the Edinburgh International Festival.
COMPLICITE SYMPOSIUM – THE ENCOUNTER Complicite’s The Encounter is the result of several years of research and development that have seen experts from a huge range of different fields brought together to contribute to the process of devising the work. Here, these contributors are reunited to talk about their own diverse work, and how it fed into the production. Speakers include science writer Rita Carter and the event will finish with a panel discussion led by Complicite artistic director Simon McBurney. Fri 21 Aug 10am, Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation, High School Yards | 4hrs approx | £6 | Fees apply, details p64
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