Broken Instruments

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Musicals and Opera (storytelling, acoustic)

  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

Broken Instruments was inspired by the book Violins of Hope by James A Grymes. It is a story of survival made possible through the power of music and featuring original songs and storytelling. Although told through the writings of an imagined character, the events to which he relates actually happened. 'The live performance on Roma Sinti Holocaust Memorial Day, superseded expectations. The hauntingly beautiful songs and music echoed emotively around the Pears Memorial Hall, captivating the audience and staff alike. The performance was a myriad of emotion...' (Jill Robinson, Partnership Manager, The National Holocaust Centre and Museum).

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: Up a large flight of stairs and through a narrow corridor

    • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

  • Stairs: 20+
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Paul Doncaster 95 days ago

A really beautiful little show, that reminds us all that no matter what horrible things are going on in the world right now, we shouldn’t forget the horrors which befell communities in the past, and the resilience of those people who survived and have come back stronger.

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Noelle Man 95 days ago

Beautifully written score and singing, I was so moved by it! Please go and see it if you haven't booked yet. Today is the last day! It has to be one of my favourite in this year's fringe. Well done all of you. X

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PJ Vickers 96 days ago

The Jewish and gypsy experience in 30’s Germany - their cultures united and saved by music.
This is an intriguing show: a guitar player, a singer and a story-teller; they deliver both joy and tragedy with such an unexpected light and effecting touch, that I’m starting to think this is my fave thing I’ve seen at this year’s Fringe (but there are so many flavours in Edinburgh, that a « favourite » would be foolish).
It’s wonderful to hear three performers working so well together (let’s ban the solo show!), but I think it was the folk melodies, the Eastern European yearning, that got me.

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David Ferguson 97 days ago

A beautifully crafted piece of theatre combining wonderful storytelling and sublime music and singing. One of this year's Fringe highlights for me. The only reason I don't rate it a 5*, and for me the elephant in the room, the absence of any violin music which is very surprising given the protagonist's story. 4/5

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