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Theatre Alba - 2003
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The Enchauntit Gairden
Directed by Clunie Mackenzie
Music by John Sampson
"...fun and enchantment around this magical faery garden..."
Another magical journey of discovery by Theatre Alba written in simple Scots.
Children young and old are amazed, trekking the secluded garden of he historic Duddingston Kirk for a fun-filled hour of mystery, music and laughter.
Previously in 2003
The Burning
by
Stewart Conn
Directed
by Charles Nowosielski
Music by Richard Cherns
"...
a genuine step towards national theatre..."
The Observer 1971
"One
way or another, it is those trapped in the middle that must pay the price."James VI of scotland is at war with the 'Black Earl' of Bothwell, the North Berwick witches and himself.
The Burning explores the brutality exercised toward those caught in the middle of any struggle for religious or political power.
It deals with themes of witch-craft and superstition but sets them firmly within the context of the battle between authority and anarchy.
James stands for the divine right of kings, Bothwell for self expression and invidual freedom.
This timely and evocative re staging of Stewart Conn's classic play, four hundred years after the union of the crowns has a strong cast of well-known Scottish actors.
Duddinston Kirk Manse Gardens
Venue 121
Old
Church Lane, Duddingston Village
Duddingston
Kirk Manse Gardens
view
from the loch
The beautiful wooded gardens overlooking Duddingston Loch, provide an atmospheric setting for play performances
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A
promenade production
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Specially
created Passion Play
From the poetry of Michael Justin Davies
Dramatised by Charles Nowosielski
TO THE CROSS
Professional Scots actors are joined by 100 people from
various denominations around Edinburgh and together make up the large
cast, and inimitable to Theatre Alba's style, not short of artistic merit.
A truly ecumenical experience.
Everyone
and anyone, people of all ages, were encouraged to participate whether
playing a small role, as part of the chorus or by just attending the performance
itself.
The
performance of To The Cross began in the picturesque gardens and proceeded
through the grounds, hugging the edge of the loch.
The pageant then paraded out of the grounds into the Village of Duddingston
itself and finally ended up back in the gardens to experience the Crucifixion
of Jesus Christ.