Performance Theatre An adaption of the Odyssey featuring puppetry, illustration and live music. Nic Rawlings and Imogen Charleston talk us through their production and what it takes to create a unique and new interpretation of a classic story. Performing in the Main … Nic Rawlings and Imogen Charleston : The Paper Cinema’s Odyssey
Performance An adaption of the Odyssey featuring puppetry, illustration and live music. Nic Rawlings and Imogen Charleston talk us through their production and what it takes to create a unique and new interpretation of a classic story. Odyssey is a Paper … Nic Rawlings and Imogen Charleston : The Paper Cinema’s Odyssey
Books Errol Rivera interviews crime writer Denise Mina about the various roles she will be playing throughout her time at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, including her work with the World Writer’s Conference. Whilst researching her PhD thesis on the ascription … Denise Mina : World Writer’s Conference
The Richard Demarco Archive Richard Demarco received his European Citizen’s Medal on Monday 19th August. A ceremony was held at the European Parliament Office, with Scottish MEP Struan Stevenson, who nominated him, presenting him with the medal. Richard Demarco was the co-founder of the … Richard Demarco : European Citizen of the Year Award
Performance Tamilla Woodard from Pop Up Theatrics tells us about her show, Long Distance Affair (make possible an impossible trip). A unique experience in which the audience member can connect via Skype to an actor on the other side of the … Tamilla Woodard : Long Distance Affair
Performance Tamilla Woodard from Pop Up Theatrics tells us about her show, Long Distance Affair (make possible an impossible trip). A unique experience in which the audience member can connect via Skype to an actor on the other side of the … Tamilla Woodard : Long Distance Affair
Performance Theatre Jennifer Swingler of Clout Theatre discusses the company’s new show, The Various Lives of Infinite Nullity. Performing in the Demonstration Room, Summerhall, until the 25th August. Clout Theatre : The Various Lives of Infinite Nullity
Performance Jennifer Swingler of Clout Theatre discusses the company’s new show, The Various Lives of Infinite Nullity. Jennifer Swingler : The Various Lives of Infinite Nullity
Visual Arts Conceived by poet Yang Lian and Dr Janet McKenzie, this exhibition shows 6 Chinese artists work and aims to move on from the Western perception of contemporary Chinese Art. Showing in The Long Corridor, Summerhall, until the 27th September. Moving Beyond
Performance Theatre Steve Lambert and Marnie Baxter from the Badac Theatre Company discusses their play Anna, based on the life, work and assassination of Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya. Anna spent much of her career exposing the human rights abuses that happened in … Anna
Visual Arts Ryan the Wheelbarrow is a Miami based artist who will be producing live art here at Summerhall. Visitors will even have the opportunity to have their clothes customised by the artist himself. His exhibition will run after the festival, until … Werkr : Ryan The Wheelbarrow
Performance Steve Lambert and Marnie Baxter from the Badac Theatre Company discusses their play Anna, based on the life, work and assassination of Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya. Anna spent much of her career exposing the human rights abuses that happened in … Steve Lambert and Marnie Baxter : Anna
Summerhall Sessions Traverse in Time is a series of panel discussions that look back at the rich history of Edinburgh’s Traverse Theatre, and the individuals who were involved in its illustrious past. Taking place at Summerhall on Friday 16th August, this is … Traverse at 50 : Traverse Through Time Panel #7
Performance Theatre Clea Wallis from the Dudendance company discusses the devised piece ‘This Side of Paradise’, which features a cast of menacing characters created from stuffing and removable limbs. Performing in the Demonstration and Autopsy Rooms, Summerhall, 1.25pm – 2.15pm, until 25th … Clea Wallis : This Side of Paradise
Performance Clea Wallis from the Dudendance company discusses the devised piece ‘This Side of Paradise’, which features a cast of menacing characters created from stuffing and removable limbs. Clea Wallis : This Side of Paradise
Visual Arts Based on his film ‘Oculista’, Sven Werner’s installation ‘Tales of Magical Realism’ combines miniature worlds and atmospheric music to take you on a dark and mysterious journey. Sven Werner : Tales of Magical Realism
Summerhall Sessions Traverse in Time is a series of panel discussions that look back at the rich history of Edinburgh’s Traverse Theatre, and the individuals who were involved in its illustrious past. Taking place at Summerhall on Thursday 15th August, this is … Traverse at 50 : Traverse Through Time Panel #6
Performance From The Council of Handmade Crap, Henriette Kristensen tells us about their production of The Portrait Firm. Performing in the Cairns Lecture Theatre at Summerhall, until the 24th August. Henriette Kristensen : The Portrait Firm
Performance Manuel Bonillo discusses his show Fantasy No.10 The Beauty of Life, which is showing in the Cairns Lecture Theatre, at Summerhall. Manuel Bonillo : Fantasy No.10 The Beauty of Life
Performance From The Council of Handmade Crap, Henriette Kristensen tells us about their production of The Portrait Firm. Henriette Kristensen : The Portrait Firm
Performance Manuel Bonillo discusses his show Fantasy No.10 The Beauty of Life, which is showing in the Cairns Lecture Theatre, at Summerhall. Manuel Bonillo : Fantasy No.10 The Beauty of Life
Summerhall Sessions Traverse in Time is a series of panel discussions that look back at the rich history of Edinburgh’s Traverse Theatre, and the individuals who were involved in its illustrious past. Taking place at Summerhall on Tuesday 13th August 2013, this … Traverse at 50 : Traverse Through Time Panel #5
Books Writer, broadcaster and comedian Viv Groskop, talks about her new book ‘I Laughed, I Cried’, which documents her challenge of completing 100 stand up comedy gigs in 100 nights. Viv Groskop : I Laughed, I Cried
Performance Legendary jazz singer Fionna Duncan, tells us how she got in tow with the Loveboat Big Band Love-In, featuring a wee snippet of her performance of ‘Put Some Sugar in My Bowl’. Fionna Duncan : Loveboat Big Band Love-In
Performance French choreographer Myriam Herve-Gil discusses her piece Fleurs de Cimetiere. Portraying the lives of a group of women who met in the 80s, lost touch, and met again, this piece explores the idea of ageing, and how there’s still so … Myriam Herve-Gil : Fleurs de Cimetiere / Age Freckles and Other Tall Stories
Performance French choreographer Myriam Herve-Gil discusses her piece Fleurs de Cimetiere. Portraying the lives of a group of women who met in the 80s, lost touch, and met again, this piece explores the idea of ageing, and how there’s still so … Myriam Herve-Gil : Fleurs de Cimetiere
Visual Arts Project Coordinator Tina Sørensen, talks us through the Fashion Scandinavia exhibition at the Danish Cultural Institute. Danish Cultural Institute : Fashion Scandinavia
Performance Theatre Playwright Lee Gershuny, talks to Summerhall TV about her play ‘Lockerbie – Lost Voices’. Approached by a Scottish investigative journalist, Lee was invited to write this play in a bid to highlight certain lost information about the tragedy. More information … Lee Gershuny : Lockerbie – Lost Voices
Art in Scotland The full performance from Momus at Neu! Reekie! 35. Art in Scotland : Momus at Neu! Reekie! #35
Art in Scotland This two part special features Ian Rankin discussing music, and a possibility of more Rebus stories. Art in Scotland : Ian Rankin