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Theatre Alba
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2004

and
Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh 2004

 

 




For the 2004 Edinburgh Festival Fringe,
Theatre Alba mounted 3 exciting productions:

"A Midsummer Night's Dream"
"The Magic Quest" (for ages 5-11)
"Stories by the Lochside"


Duddingston Kirk Gardens
Venue 121

venue details

A Midsummer Night's Dream went on to:
Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh
for a 3-night run


A Midsummer Night’s Dream
by William Shakespeare

Directed by Charles Nowosielski
Music by John Sampson
“...pouring new wine into old bottles”

This production of Shakespeare's magical play has specially composed live music.A large professional cast of Scottish actors and musicians is directed in the inimitable and unique Alba style.

read the review

 

The Magic Quest
by Clunie Mackenzie
Directed by Clunie Mackenzie
Music by John Sampson

“...magical encounter with mythical creatures”
- for children
(5-11)

Another exciting journey through Duddingston Kirk's majestic gardens. Arthur's Seat and the famous loch were the backdrop to this magical encounter with mythical creatures who help or hinder 'the quest'. A promenade play for children, in simple Scots.

Being repeated in 2005, by popular demand!

Venue 121 - Duddingston Kirk Gardens
(outdoor performance)



Stories by the Lochside
by
David Campbell, Donald Smith,
Linda Bandelier and James Jack
- Scotland's leading storytellers

Co-ordinated by Keith Hutcheon

“...tales of mysticism, folklore and saintliness - truly unique”


Venue 121 - Duddingston Kirk Gardens
(outdoor venue - bring a rug)


 

Duddingston Kirk gardens -Edinburgh Fringe Venue
Venue 121
Duddingston Kirk Manse Gardens
view from the loch

These secluded gardens, overlooking the stillness of Duddingston Loch, made famous by the painting 'The Skating Minister' lie under the shadow of Arthur's Seat and the ancient Duddingston Kirk - '...the most beautiful venue in Edinburgh'.

Address :
Old Church Lane, Duddingston Village
Bus service - No. 42.

Box Office phone :
0131 556 9579

Accessibility :
Fully accessible, adapted toilet on site.
Parking
Food : Coffee, tea, biscuits, etc.

" The outdoor setting adds to the spirit. Make sure you dress warm. Hot tea and biscuits are available at the interval. All in all, an atmospheric and entertaining couple of hours."


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