The Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) has launched its programme for this year.
Here, The Scotsman takes a look at ten of the highlights of this year’s EIF, which is centred around an overarching theme of “The Truth We Seek”.
Major productions in the programme unveiled today include Make it Happen, a new play by renowned playwright James Graham and starring Brian Cox, about the financial crash of 2008 in Scotland. Classical music fans will also be able to enjoy the Veil of the Temple by John Tavener in its eight-hour entirety.
Scottish Ballet is performing a new production based on the life of Mary, Queen of Scots, while Breaking Bach will combine hip hop and 18th-century musical instruments.
The programme includes seven world premieres, eight UK and Scottish premieres, and two European premieres.
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5. The Dan Daw Show
The Dan Daw Show "fuses sexy choreography and touching theatricality to take a stand against the disabling forces of society". Australian disabled performer Mr Daw is joined by collaborator Christopher Owen in a performance about kink. | EIF
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6. As You Like It: A Radical Retelling
A radical retelling of William Shakespeare's play, theatre-makers explore truth via the climate emergency, colonialism and politics, with Cliff Cardinal’s take on the classic. | EIF
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7. Alabaster DePlume
Jazz musician, spoken word poet and activist Alabaster DePlume combines his atmospheric saxophone melodies with his personal politics. A musical maverick, DePlume’s last two albums were created on the premise of giving his fellow musicians little time to practice, encouraging true improvisation and a raw, eclectic sound. | EIF
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8. Østerlide, Aoife Ní Bhriain and Catrin Finch
The Hub series continues to spotlight those who lead a new generation of Celtic musicians, with representation from Scotland and all corners of the earth. This year features Norwegian trio Østerlide and Irish fiddle player Aoife Ní Bhriain and Welsh harpist Catrin Finch (pictured). | EIF