Made In Scotland – Summerhall August Festival 2015

We Are the Monsters

Dave — Wed, 27 May 2015 03:05:22 +0000

No two people – or monsters – are exactly the same. Come meet some scratchy, shimmering creatures and shiny mini-monsters, playing and interacting with one another, their arms and legs moving in strange and impossible ways. We are the Monsters is a humorous dance performance and workshop for children, aimed at portraying and discovering the monster hiding in all of us!

Performances from August 18th – 21st followed by a 45 minute workshop for children aged 4-9, using movement, music, images and props to explore the idea of what makes bodies different.

Tickets for the workshop are available through Eventbrite here

Part of Made in Scotland Showcase.

The Gospel According to Jesus, Queen of Heaven

Dave — Wed, 27 May 2015 03:05:02 +0000

Written and performed by legendary trans playwright, performer and poet Jo Clifford, this unique and extraordinary show combines theatre with storytelling, spoken word and ritual in a way that, according to one audience member, “leaves everyone feeling blessed”.

Join Queen Jesus for a revolutionary queer ritual in which bread is shared, wine is drunk and familiar stories are reimagined by a transgender Jesus.

“Reaffirms everyone’s right to live free of discrimination & prejudice.”
Lyn Gardner, The Guardian

“A show that demands to be seen.” ★★★★★ (BroadwayBaby)

Guardian’s “Shows not to miss”.
Featured on BBC4’s Edinburgh Extra

Part of Made in Scotland Showcase.

Simon Thacker’s Svara-Kanti

Dave — Wed, 27 May 2015 03:05:16 +0000

The premiere of Simon Thacker’s latest pioneering intercultural explorations with a special trio line-up of his award-winning Indo-Western ensemble.

It features Scotland’s visionary guitar virtuoso/composer with the soulful voice khamak playing of Raju das Baul, spectacular exponent of one of Bengal’s spiritually richest folk forms, and tabla master Sarvar Sabri. Simon brings his acclaimed compositional voice to the mystical, universally affecting Baul tradition, and showcases his stunning instrumental music.

“Oh lucky, lucky Edinburgh. Simon Thacker is, in my opinion, one of the most important musicians of his generation.” ★★★★★ Three Weeks 2014

Part of Made in Scotland Showcase

Independence

Dave — Wed, 27 May 2015 03:05:30 +0000

Following their critically-acclaimed 2014 Fringe debut, leading new music group Ensemble Thing returns to Summerhall to perform John De Simone’s powerful and moving new work Independence.

Blending Scottish and post-minimalist music with spoken word, Independence is an autobiographical exploration of cultural and personal identity in Scotland, from the perspective of its composer, an English-born Scottish-Italian, whose grandfather, John MacCormick, was instrumental in the founding of the Scottish National Party.

“Wonderfully powerful.” Alan Cooper 

“Flawless playing… One of the most memorable events in the festival.” Pete Stollery, Chair of Sound Festival.

Supported by Made In Scotland and Hope Scott Trust.

Grandad and Me

Dave — Wed, 27 May 2015 03:05:17 +0000

Grandad and Me is a living storybook about loss, longing and the treasures of memory and imagination.

We meet a young girl who is missing her Grandad – he has gone, even though his favourite job was being her Grandad. Led by found objects and her imagination, she traces his footsteps on a magical adventure through time and space.

“A luscious-looking and tremendously moving show from the new Glasgow-based company The Letter J” ★★★★ Scotsman

“…gorgeously detailed and nostalgic set, wonderful live music and beautifully simple projected animation.” ★★★★ Herald

Alien Lullabies – Songs from a Decaying Future

Dave — Wed, 27 May 2015 03:05:07 +0000

As part of the Made in Scotland showcase, off-world electronica and stunning live vocals merge with surreal 3D animation to evolve into a multimedia artwork in Alien Lullabies. In an unsettling world between worlds, Alien Lullabies envelop and mesmerise.

A unique cinema/live gig hybrid from Scottish/Burmese producer/vocalist Fiona Soe Paing and New Zealand animation artist Zennor Alexander.

“Wonderful, unsettling and incredibly seductive stuff” (Andrew Dubber, Bandcamp)

“Darker than PJ Harvey, stranger than Kraftwerk, with a touch of Dali-esque visuals.” FestivalsForAll.com

“Extraordinary vocals.”Skinny

Part of Made in Scotland Showcase.