Director Mingyu Lin talks about Chris Ruffle and The Rimbaud Verlaine Foundation's production of 'Before the Wall' showing as part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019!
Taking place in China between 1856 and 1860, The Second Opium War would witness the defeat of the Qing Dynasty by both the United Kingdom and French Empire. This would result in 'commercial privileges and legal and territorial concessions in China. The conflicts marked the start of the era of unequal treaties and other inroads on Qing sovereignty that helped weaken and ultimately topple the dynasty in favour of republican China in the early 20th century'. Using this historical event to explore 'misunderstanding and prejudice between China and the West', playwright Chris Ruffle presents Before the Wall, which will be taking part in this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Directed by Mingyu Lin and produced by the Rimbaud Verlaine Foundation, we find out more about what to expect from the show!
2nd August 2019by Theatrefullstop
Director Roberta Zuric talks about Incognito's show 'The Burning' showing as part of this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019!
What do you immediately think of, when you think of the term 'witch'? Archaic? Witch hunts? Trials? Potions? The list is endless, however evokes a certain feeling of fear and destruction. Defined as 'A woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones, popularly depicted as wearing a black cloak and pointed hat and flying on a broomstick' (Oxford Dictionary) this very labelling of women throughout history within societies has accumulated an atmosphere of fearing those who perhaps do not conform to the gender roles established by patriarchal communities, and has witnessed the creation of damaging divides. Addressing this troublesome societal issue throughout the ages, theatre company Incognito present The Burning – an exploration of gender non conformity within the patriarchal construct. Ahead of their performances at the Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh, Director Roberta Zuric tells us more about the show.
Performer and Theatre Maker Pete Lannon talks about his show 'Like Animals' showing at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019!
It was recently reported that 'centuries of domestication have radically reshaped dog's eyebrow anatomy, making their faces easily readable to people (National Geographic)'. Honeyguide birds in Mozambique have been found to understand humans, guiding hunters looking for bees' nests only after they've heard a certain trolling sound from them. There's a long way to go in terms of fully understanding the communication signals/patterns of numerous species, but what's exciting is that we're beginning to witness how, if discovered, humans and animals can love side by side and work together without miscommunication or danger. Performer and Theatre Maker Pete Lannon explores ideas of human/animal love and communication in SUPERFAN's production of Like Animals. Showing as part of this year's Edinburg Festival Fringe at Summerhall throughout August, read on to find out more about the show.
Theatre Makers Kezia Cole and Richard Hay talk about their show 'Fulfilment' showing at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019!
E–commerce purchasing has significantly disrupted our shopping habits, many of the high-street giants turning to the web to reach audiences they perhaps wouldn't be able to due to location. The rise is a sign of our times, and shows no signs of slowing down. Amazon, perhaps the world's most famous and wealthiest e-commerce site has rivalled its competitors due to the variety in products it offers, it's easy to use site and its infamous 'prime' delivery option, whereby customers can receive their goods the following day. But what goes into this seamless monetary exchange? How can, compared to any other retail business, can Amazon provide this service? Kezia Cole and Richard Hay's Fulfilment delves into the real experiences of those who work behind the scenes in Amazon Fulfilment Centres, giving a voice to the hard workers behind the multi-billion dollar business who present a harsh reality. Fulfilment shows throughout August at Undrbelly Cowgate as part of this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe Festival. Read on to find out more about the show!
1st August 2019by Theatrefullstop
Directors and Circus Performers Nikki Rummer and Jean-Daniel Broussé talk about their debut show 'Knot' showing at Edinburgh Festival 2019!
Courtesy of David White
Making choices for ourselves can very often impact on the lives of those around us, even if we don't necessarily think it. Often times we're faced with not only thinking of what's best for us in the short term, but what would also be of great benefit in the longer term. We try our best to make decisions that make everyone happy, but does that fulfil our own happiness? Probably not as we're always having to compromise, however if you operate by the principle of honesty, your happiness becomes the focal point. Exploring honesty and expectations, Directors and Circus Performers Nikki Rummer and Jean-Daniel Broussé discuss their show 'Knot', playing throughout August at the Assembly Roxy as part of this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
31st July 2019by Theatrefullstop
Writer Sadie Clark talks about her show 'Algorithms' showing at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019!
From the updating of a status, to the purchasing of products to the sending of an email, these actions are all made possible by numerous algorithms programmed to make our online experiences as seamless as possible. Algorithms silently navigate the day, manipulating the feeds we see on social media platforms to lining up prospective matches on dating apps. Daily life now tends to include the online world, a phenomenon we've witnessed grow at speed within the past decade and shows no signs of stopping. Exploring our online era further, playwright Sadie Clark presents 'Algorithms' showing at the Pleasance Courtyard at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Ahead of the month long run, Sadie talks more about the show.
Writer and Performer Tom Hartwell talks about his hit show 'Before 30' showing at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019!
There are always expectations we feel we've got to live up to, we often being our toughest critics. These expectations most likely reaching their height on the lead up to milestone birthdays; a culmination of societal and subconscious expectations generating a tick list of achievements that should have been reached by said age. However, we're human, often taught to plan ahead but as we all well and truly know, life can quite often lead us on to the unexpected. Tom Hartwell's 'Before 30' explores this; a one man show looking at approaching the milestone of 30, and how mental health affects us all, no matter our age. Having already performed at TheatreN16 and Waterloo East Theatre, Tom will perform at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe at the Underbelly Cowgate. Read on to find out more about Tom's inspirations and creative process.
Writer and Performer Katie Guicciardi talks about her debut show Fox showing at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019
Social issues have become the main focal points of discussions had within wider society, we're now living in an era whereby certain topics can no longer be ignored. The rate of homelessness in November 2018 has risen 4% to 320,000 people in Britain, a figure that has risen by 13,000. Our awareness of mental health has deepened, with 1 in 4 people in the UK experiencing mental health problems and 1 in 6 in England experiencing a common health mental health problem such as anxiety or depression (CALM). Exploring the isolation felt from the perspectives of the materially advantaged and disadvatanged experiencing postpartum depression in the early stages of motherhood and homelessness, writer and performer Katie Guicciardi presents 'Fox', questioning our complex relationship of asking for help. 'Fox' will be performed from late July at the Pleasance Courtyard at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Writer and Performer Isabelle Kabban talks about her show LOVE (Watching Madness) showing at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019
The topic of mental health can perhaps feel distant to some, however it affects us all. Defined by the World Health Organisation, Mental health is 'as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community'. But what happens if you, or a member of your family struggles with the day to day stresses life can often throw at us? Writer and performer Isabelle Kabban explores this in her latest show, LOVE (Watching Madness). Drawing from her own personal experiences of her mother being diagnosed with Bipolar disorder, Isabelle speaks of the importance of discussing mental health, her approach towards creating the show and debuting the show at the John Thaw Mental Health Season at The Actors Centre in 2018.
Director Guillaume Pigé talks about Theatre Re's latest show BIRTH showing at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019
A life changing process, the process of pregnancy is something we hear and see very little spoken about; the biological process usually depicted by its last moment, giving birth. A process that can only truly be understood and experienced by those going through it, the emotional impact of pregnancy is an ever lasting one, rippling throughout families going through it. What also isn't the discussed is the heartbreaking truth that '1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss during pregnancy or birth', a taboo subject matter rarely discussed. Created in collaboration with UCL Neuroscience Professor Kate Jeffrey, Lecturer of Philosophy at the University of Kent Dr Graeme Forbes and charities Anyone Everymum and Aching Arms, director Guillaume Pigé discusses Theatre Re's poignant theatre piece, BIRTH, showing at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
25th June 2019by Theatrefullstop