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If the rest of the Edinburgh International Festival matches its first 24 hours for audience excitement, innovation and pizzazz, it will be three weeks to remember.
The International Festival began at the weekend in explosive fashion. From the pyrotechnics at our Opening Event, to breakdancing at Usher Hall, Edinburgh has ignited its Festival spirit. In case you missed it (or want to relive the magic), here's the recap of this weekend's big moments.
What's coming up
The Outrun at Church Hill Theatre
In "a fearless mix of strength and vulnerability... Amy Liptrot’s memoir transformed into a delirious spectacle" (The Herald).
A young woman finds herself washed up back home on the Scottish archipelago of Orkney. She has no idea how or if she can rebuild her life after a decade of addiction. Flashing back and forth between Orkney and London, you get a glimpse into her former urban existence and its intoxicating temptations that pushed her to the point of destruction.
"The Outrun is on until 24 August, so there are plenty of opportunities to see what I am sure will turn out to be one of this year’s Edinburgh International Festival theatre highlights." (Arts Reviews Edinburgh)
What is a festival for, if not to present the wonderful, the unexpected, the curious.
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The Outrun
© Credit : Jess Shurte
The Outrun
© Credit : Jess Shurte
Get your Dvořák fix
Apart from the world famous New World Symphony by Antonín Dvořák on 7 Aug, don't miss hidden gem the joyous Te Deum, a late masterpiece by Dvořák on Fri 9 Aug.
The mighty Bamberger Symphoniker contrast this piece with Dvorak's son-in-law Josef Suk’s most ambitious orchestral work. Get in on this family affair (and get your Dvorak fix whilst doing so).
Did we mention... Carmen?
Carmen, by Opera-Comique opened last night to 5 star reviews. There's only one date left to catch this breathtaking production on Thu 8 Aug.
To achieve this a series of carefully designed period costume changes take this story through time and the end result will be to some people a work of inspired creativity, to others a bit of a jig-saw puzzle.Arts Reviews Edinburgh
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We look forward to seeing you soon at the International Festival!
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