Edinburgh International Festival

Edinburgh International Festival 2010 at The Edinburgh Playhouse

13 August to 5 September 2010

Tempest: Without a Body

Supported by Visiting Arts

Part dance, part theatre, part ceremony, Tempest: Without a Body is an awe-inspiring reflection on our modern world from Samoan choreographer and activist Lemi Ponifasio.

Sat 14 Aug: 8:00pm
Sun 15 Aug: 8:00pm

Photo: Lemi Ponifasio/MAU
eif.co.uk/mau1

Birds with Skymirrors

Supported by Visiting Arts

Samoan choreographer and activist Lemi Ponifasio and his company MAU present a new work. Birds with Skymirrors is a reflection, through beauty and stillness, on our relationship with the Earth.

Tue 17 Aug: 8:00pm
Wed 18 Aug: 2:30pm

Photo: Lemi Ponifasio/MAU
eif.co.uk/mau2

The Gospel at Colonus

Sponsored by Standard Life

Directed by Lee Breuer and stars The Blind Boys of Alabama, The Legendary Soul Stirrers, The Steeles and the Abyssinian Chancel Choir / Inspirational Voices. Gospel music, rock ‘n' roll swagger, a dash of soul and syncopated style are at the heart of this uplifting spectacle.

Sat 21 Aug: 7:30pm
Sun 22 Aug: 2:30pm
Sun 22 Aug: 7:30pm
Mon 23 Aug: 2:30pm

Photo: Yuval Binur
eif.co.uk/colonus

Pina Bausch’s Tanztheater Wuppertal

The fascinating contrasts and complexities of Brazil form the inspiration for Água. A joyous homage to a paradise of swaying palm trees, sultry jungles and stalking leopards from one of the greatest artists of the 21st century.
Pictured: Regina Advento, Jorge Puerta Armenta and Anna Wehsarg

Fri 27 Aug: 7:30pm
Sat 28 Aug: 7:30pm
Sun 29 Aug: 7:30pm

Photo: Ulli Weiss
eif.co.uk/agua

Paco Peña Flamenco Dance Company - Quimeras (Chimeras)

Sponsored by Standard Life

Quimeras brings to life the journeys of migrants and refugees, reflecting both good and bad aspects of their dreams, the reality of their lives and their connection with the people on the other side of the frontiers they cross. This world premiere is directed by Jude Kelly.

Thu 2 Sep: 8:00pm
Fri 3 Sep: 8:00pm
Sat 4 Sep: 8:00pm

Photo: Elaine Mayson
eif.co.uk/paco


For further details for all these shows and more, please visit www.eif.co.uk.