The programme for the Edinburgh International Festival 2005 will include six major new productions, three of which are world premieres and several unique collaborations between companies and artists.
The three plays commissioned by the festival and written by Scottish writers are David Harrower’s “Blackbird”, Shan Khan’s “Prayer Room” and Chiew Siah Tei’s “Three Thousand Troubled Threads”.
Other highlights include the complete stage works of Irish playwright J.M. Synge presented by Druid Theatre Company; and a collaboration bringing together the American Pennsylvania Ballet with the Russian Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra of Moscow Radio, for a new production of Swan Lake. The festival runs from August 14- September 4, and tickets start at £6. Details, tel: 0131 473 2001.
Website: www.eif.co.uk
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