Will Pickvance
presents
Anatomy of the Piano (for beginners)
At the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 and part of the Made in Scotland Showcase 2016
VENUE: Scottish Storytelling Centre Venue 30a
DATES: Aug 4 Preview; Aug 5-28 (not 17, 22, 23, 24)
Aug 10 BSL interpreted performance
TIME: 13:00 (55 mins)
Will Pickvance’s acclaimed family show, Anatomy of the Piano (for beginners) returns to the Fringe, taking audiences on an entertaining, musical journey through piano history. The performance combines brilliantly played piano music with a fascinating exploration of the instrument Will loves.
An Edinburgh-based pianist, storyteller and renowned Fringe performer; Will Pickvance has an infectious passion for inspiring audiences of all ages to enjoy and make music.
One Christmas, Will asks Father Christmas for a space rocket. Instead, he gets a piano. Despite his initial disappointment, Will realises that his new gift might even be better – now he can travel wherever and whenever he wants. In Anatomy of the Piano (for beginners) we join Will on a fantastical musical adventure through space and time, finding out where pianos come from, how they evolved; experiencing Beethoven’s bad moods, Bach’s cave piano and jamming with Fats Waller along the way.
‘Highly entertaining maestro for young and old alike’ **** The Stage
Will’s virtuoso musical skills, whirlwind piano playing, witty conversational style and spinning of fabulous yarns, are complemented by quirky, hand-drawn projections by local artist Tim Vincent-Smith.
Anatomy of the Piano (for beginners) is a hugely entertaining celebration of the piano, enthralling audiences of all ages. Will’s inspirational love of music and his impressive self-taught piano skills will encourage and entice the musician within us all.
‘the pace of the show is riveting, adults shaking their shoulders, children banging the floor while their mouths hang open in astonishment’ ArtsHub Australia
Recommended for ages 6 and over, Anatomy of the Piano (for beginners) was the Runner-Up, Best Children’s Show, Fringe World Festival 2015.
Created and performed by Will Pickvance
Direction by Magda Dragan
Dramaturgical development by Robert Alan Evans
Producing support by Alice McGrath / Red Bridge Arts
LISTINGS
VENUE: Scottish Storytelling Centre Venue 30a
DATES: Aug 4 Preview; Aug 5-28 (not 17, 22, 23, 24)
Aug 10 BSL interpreted performance
TIME: 13:00 (55 mins)
TICKETS: £9/£7 /£28 Family; (Preview – £7/£5 /£20 Family)
BOX OFFICE: 0131 556 9579 www.scottishstorytellingcente.co.uk
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