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Designed by thetouchagency.co.uk Printed by Garnett Dickinson Print Campaign photography by Richard Mountney 2012 EIF-2012-Cover-170212.indd 3 21/02/2012 16:29 EIF-2012-Cover-170212.indd 4 21/02/2012 16:30 Contents Edinburgh 02 Welcome to the Festival 04 Festival 2012 Supporters Make Friends International Those who help to make it happen 06 Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston with the World’s Outstanding theatre from Poland, Festival France and Switzerland Favourite Festival 10 Theatre Innovative and compelling drama from some Membership starts from just £50. 9 August – 2 September 2012 more of the world’s greatest directors Show your support by joining today. 18 Dance Contemporary and classical dance from around the world Play your part in the Festival and help to bring the very best in opera, 30 NVA’s Speed of Light theatre, classical music and dance to Edinburgh every August. See the Unique fusion of sport and art greatest performers, orchestras and companies from around the world and ensure you never miss out on those must-see, sell-out shows. 32 Opera Membership brings a range of exciting privileges including From across Britain and beyond – 10 days’ priority booking ahead of tickets 39 The Opening Concert going on sale to the general public. Frederick Delius’s A Mass of Life – exclusive access to a year-round programme of special events 40 Music including behind the scenes tours and talks with artists. World class conductors, orchestras and soloists To join, go to eif.co.uk/membership or phone us on 06 51 Virgin Money Fireworks Concert +44 (0)131 473 2065. Spectacular action, scintillating music, stunning setting 52 Greyfriars 30 Timeless music from the Renaissance, the Middle Ages and more 54 The Queen’s Hall Series Early morning music, the perfect start Are you IN? to the day 64 Encounters Talks and debates exploring Festival IN your 20s or 30s? Love opera, music, theatre and dance? Join 2012 themes IN for just £25 and get under the skin of the Festival. See more and experience more with a whole host of benefits throughout the year 66 Conversations with Artists including Discover the inspirations behind the art – ‘money can’t buy’ experiences 32 67 Masterclasses and more – invites to exclusive VIP parties Creative insights and study events – a year-round programme of events and 68 Fringe Prize and discounts with partner organisations 18 Edinburgh University Events – 50% ticket discounts on a range of Festival performances 69 A Festival for Everyone For more information visit eif.co.uk/INsider How to access the Festival and get closer online 70 Booking, Venue and Access Information In association with 72 Festival City 74 Festival Diary Les Naufragés du Fol Espoir (Aurores) Théâtre du Soleil 40 At a glance, events day by day Photo: Charles-Henri Bradier EIF-2012-1-5-Opening-Section-170212.indd 1 22/02/2012 14:18 EIF-2012-1-5-Opening-Section-170212.indd 2 22/02/2012 14:19 02 Welcome to the Festival Welcome to the Festival 03 World Shakespeare Festival Welcome to The World Shakespeare Festival is a celebration of Shakespeare as As broadcast partner of the Festival BBC Radio 3 brings the Festival to the world’s playwright. Produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company those who would not otherwise be able to take part. Through live and in an unprecedented collaboration with leading UK and international pre-recorded broadcasts many Edinburgh International Festival concerts arts organisations, it is a cornerstone of the London 2012 Festival, can be enjoyed throughout the whole nation thanks to this visionary the culmination of the Cultural Olympiad. partnership. Full details at bbc.co.uk/radio3. The Edinburgh International Festival is a proud partner of the World Festival 2012 Shakespeare Festival, presenting three exciting and contrasting Shakespeare productions: TR Warszawa’s vast multimedia 2008: Macbeth; a new production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by acclaimed Russian director Dmitry Krymov; and an adaptation of An old saying in showbiz suggests that there are and Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, the immensely The Rape of Lucrece featuring the hugely charismatic actor and singer no great actors, only great roles. energetic actors of Dmitry Krymov’s theatre academy Camille O’Sullivan. Find out more at worldshakespearefestival.org.uk. from Moscow or the many talented young laureates Scotland is a thriving hub for arts and cultural activities and the Year The role that the Edinburgh International Festival has appearing at The Queen’s Hall will offer Festival of Creative Scotland provides the perfect showcase for this diverse chosen to play in 2012 is an enhancement of the afi cionados a fi rst optimistic glimpse of the future mix of creativity and energy. An exciting and imaginative programme part we have been playing ever since our inception of the performing arts from across the globe. The Cultural Olympiad and of special events will take place throughout the year, and throughout in 1947: as catalyst for inspiring ideas and creativity London 2012 Festival Scotland, covering everything from music to drama and from dance from around the world. The scale of our ambitions in 2012 will be revealed to art, designed to appeal to both visitors and locals. by a visit to the Lowland Hall at the Royal Highland As the UK prepares to host a Summer Olympic Centre where three of Europe’s greatest theatre The London 2012 Cultural Olympiad is the largest cultural celebration in For further inspiration visit visitscotland.com/creative. Games, the Festival is as eager as ever to offer its directors – Grzegorz Jarzyna, Christoph Marthaler the history of the modern Olympic and Paralympic movements. Spread special contribution to artists and audiences by and Ariane Mnouchkine – will in their unique ways over four years, it is designed to give everyone in the UK a chance to hosting one of the greatest and most diverse annual transform this vast space into a place of reverie be part of London 2012 and inspire creativity across all forms of culture, Edinburgh International Culture Summit celebrations of culture held anywhere in the world. and make-believe. especially among young people. And when a new generation of sportsmen and sportswomen are competing for glory in London, All who are involved in the Edinburgh International The culmination of the Cultural Olympiad is the London 2012 Festival, Culture Ministers from around the world will gather in the world’s Festival we believe that our programme of dance, theatre, Festival in 2012 are excited to be welcoming the bringing leading artists from all over the world together from 21 June City in August to debate the power and profi le of culture in forging and music and opera will introduce audiences to the world once again to a city that is proudly the world’s 2012 in this UK-wide festival – a chance for everyone to celebrate fostering international relationships. thrilling virtuosity of a new generation of talented festival city. I hope you will be among us in August London 2012 through dance, music, theatre, the visual arts, fi lm and performers. We are confi dent that the fl air and to experience the magic. digital innovation. The fi rst ever Edinburgh International Culture Summit will be hosted in dedication of the youthful artists of Juilliard Dance the magnifi cent Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh on 13 and from New York’s famous Juilliard School, the young Jonathan Mills Principal funders of the Cultural Olympiad and London 2012 Festival 14 August, after the Closing Ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games musicians of the European Union Youth Orchestra Festival Director are Arts Council England, Legacy Trust UK and the Olympic Lottery in London and in the midst of the unrivalled explosion of cultural energy Distributor. The British Council will support the international development at Edinburgh’s Festivals. of London 2012 Cultural Olympiad projects. BP and BT are Premier Partners of the Cultural Olympiad and the London 2012 Festival. The Summit is a collaboration between the Scottish Government, Panasonic are the presenting partner of Film Nation: Shorts. the UK Government, the British Council and the Edinburgh International Festival. It brings together Culture Ministers with prominent artists, To sign up to receive information about the London 2012 Festival visit thinkers and others involved in developing and implementing london2012.com/festival. cultural policy. It is planned to webcast the plenary sessions of the Summit. Visit eics2012.com for details. 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Edinburgh Patricia and Alex Neish HEINEKEN Culture Ireland Benefactor Dr Paul Nisselle AM Macdonald Holyrood Hotel Embassy of Finland, London Mr and Mrs James Anderson Nick and Julie Parker The core investment which the Edinburgh International Festival Partners Maclay Murray & Spens LLP Embassy of Switzerland, London Ewan and Christine Brown Lady Potter Festival receives from the City of Edinburgh Council and o2 Embassy of the United States of Roxane Clayton Donald and Brenda Rennie Planet Flowers Creative Scotland plays a critical role in ensuring our Production Sponsor Production Sponsor America, London Claire Enders Sir Duncan Rice and Lady Rice Prestige Scotland stability and success.
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