Five Telegrams is a unique collaboration between Anna Meredith, one of the country’s most exciting contemporary composers – widely acclaimed for her album Varmints, which seamlessly crosses classical and pop – and 59 Productions, the Tony Award-winning design company whose work includes the London 2012 Opening Ceremony and the National Theatre smash hit War Horse.
Part of 14-18 NOW, Five Telegrams will be presented at the BBC Proms and as the Standard Life Opening Event at the Edinburgh International Festival – the first time these two major cultural organisations have worked together in this way.
YOU CAN BE THERE!
Free return transport too – see below
Book your free tickets now!
NEA outing to the Edinburgh International Festival’s Opening Event
Five Telegrams
Friday 3rd August
Meeting at NEA at 8.45pm
Event 10.30pm – 11pm at Festival Square
We would like to invite you to join us and attend this spectacular free outdoor event on Friday 3rd August which marks the opening of the 2018 International Festival.
Celebrating Scotland’s Year of Young People and reflecting on the centenary of the end of the Great War, this very special event features brand new music from Scottish composer Anna Meredith, projected digital artwork designed by 59 Productions and live performers.
Taking inspiration from telegrams sent by young soldiers in 1918, Five Telegrams presents themes including machines, codes and propaganda.
As a signature Year of Young People event, Edinburgh International Festival invites young people and their families from North Edinburgh to attend this spectacular performance.
Event Details:
Date: Friday 3rd August
Meeting At NEA: 8:45pm
Travel to the event location: 9:15pm
Event time: 10.30pm (approx. 30min duration)
Location: Festival Square, Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2EA
Travel back to Muirhouse: from 11pm onwards
Tickets and return bus tickets for this event are FREE! Places are limited so please register by Monday, 23 July. Advance registration is essential.
How to book your Free Tickets & Free Return Transport:
If you are interested in attending this event, please contact North Edinburgh Arts box office.
Phone: 0131 315 2151
Email: admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk
In person: North Edinburgh Arts, 15a Pennywell Court, Edinburgh EH4 4TZ
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