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International showcase for performance practice in Wales
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International audiences have some of the best contemporary performance artists from Wales presented to them at the acclaimed Edinburgh Showcase this August.
Not only will audiences enjoy performances by innovative and challenging artists, they will also be able to learn more about the latest developments in performance practice in Wales with the launch of Wales Arts International’s publication Platfform 3/tri.
Platfform 3/tri is the third edition of a series of publications which explores contemporary performance practice in Wales. It provokes thought about the marking and documenting of artistic work in Wales as well as raising themes of memory and the remembering of past artistic acts - which throw into question what is really known and retained.
The publication features artists such as Simon Whitehead, conversations with Ivor Davies, Richard Gough and Awst & Walther; as well as articles by Philip Babot on André Stitt; James Tyson on Sioned Huws and David Adams on Theatre and memory.
Ceri Jones, Head of Projects at Wales Arts International said, ‘Our platform series of publications was first launched at Edinburgh Showcase back in 2003, this new edition is published in time to fall into the hands of the crowds of international promoters that attend Showcase. Together with the artists from Wales programmed at Showcase, Platfform will offer a dynamic representation of vibrant, contemporary performance practice in Wales’.
This year’s performances at the Edinburgh Showcase include a new production by Volcano Theatre Company and a presentation by performance artist Eddie Ladd, recently commissioned by the Royal Opera House.
Written by the Welsh poet Robert Minhinnick, Volcano Theatre Company’s ‘A few Little Drops – The Extraordinary Life of water’ tells the story of water, a story of waste and disaster, but also one of cleansing, refreshment, generosity and hope. The production that has recently toured Wales, is staged in a spectacular outdoor structure.
‘Cof y corff/muscle memory' by one of Wales’ most original and exhilarating solo performance artist, Eddie Ladd, is a choreographic piece which tries to re-connect with significant moments in Welsh History. Ladd’s performance presentation in Edinburgh will offer a provocative introduction to the impetus and processes that shape the production.
Also included in the Showcase from Wales are performance artists Good Cop Bad Cop and Gerald Tyler who will be represented as part of the Trade Fair aiming to establish links with major programmers and to develop collaborative with potential theatres and festivals from around the world. This follows the success of Cardiff's internationally recognised contemporary circus, NoFit State Circus, who have been touring their award winning production ‘Immortal’ internationally for the last two years after establishing relationships at the Showcase in 2005.
Approximately two hundred international programmers and producers are expected to attend this year’s 10th anniversary of the British Council’s Edinburgh Showcase to see carefully selected programmes of works featuring up to 30 of the UK’s most promising artists spanning new writing, physical and visual theatre, live art, and mixed-media installations.
Platfform 3/tri is published by Wales Arts International. The Welsh presence at Edinburgh Showcase is a British Council and Wales Arts International funded initiative.
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