Concerned Others

Theatre (puppetry, multimedia)

Venue 26
Summerhall - Demonstration Room
14:45
Aug 27
45 minutes
Suitability: 14+ (Guideline)
Country: United Kingdom - Scotland
Group: Tortoise in a Nutshell
Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing themes and strong language. Contains references to violence, sexual violence, suicide and addiction.

Accessibility:

May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

Scotland has the highest rate of drug-related deaths in Europe. In communities across the country, families, loved ones, and clinicians support people suffering with substance addiction. Multi-award winners Tortoise in a Nutshell present Concerned Others, an intimate tabletop performance that shares the stories of critically underheard voices. Accounts that paint us as a nation struggling to recognise a deadly culture of shame, ignorance and misunderstanding surrounding addiction and drug-related death. Immersive soundscapes, shoebox installations, turntables, micro-projection and 32mm figures combine to create a multi-textured piece exploring a defining crisis. Part of the Made in Scotland showcase. MadeInScotlandShowcase.com

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General venue access

Accessible entry: Once in the courtyard, go behind the Royal Dick Pub, past Barney's Beer and Pickering's Gin; in the back courtyard on your right hand side is the Demonstration Room.

Wheelchair access type: Level Access

Stairs: Information not supplied

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

Audio described performances

Dates: 13 August, 24 August
Type: NotSelected
Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team to book your tickets and request any specific seating locations or if booking a unit is required.
More about this show: Listen to audio flyer

Relaxed performances

Dates: 10 August, 22 August
Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team for more information or to discuss any accessibility requirements.
Additional information: Information not supplied

Be aware that this show features:

Permission to move around and make noise
Show guide or synopsis or character list

Show does not feature:

Total Audience Black Out
Flashing Lights/Strobed Lighting
Loud/repetitive/high pitched/unexpected or overlapping sound
Distinctive smells
Special effects (e.g. smoke/bubbles/pyrotechnics)
Latex balloons
Characters expressing anger
Heavily dialogue-driven scenes
Audience required to walk around
Audience required to undertake directed movement
Audience required to sing/speak along with/for performer
Audience invited on stage
Performer goes into audience area
An intermission
Audience chill out area
Permission to engage with performer

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Chris Grady 33 days ago

It took me a moment to focus on this as theatre rather than verbatim/ted talk, but I was quickly immersed in the micro worlds which were filmed for us life on stage and the beautiful object manipulation. It alerts us to the horrific drug death rates in Scotland compared to other nations in the UK and Europe. It offers very personal tragedy and rightly challenges the need to tackle the causes and sources. I was intrigued that almost all the voices we heard sounded highly educated, English or Australian accents, and I sensed predominantly white. Whilst I am sure all are living and working in Scotland the aural echo for me was rather 'posh english' raher than representative of the demographic and cultural mix of Scotland that I see around.. As this is part of Made in Scotland I will be fascinated to see whether this show 'exports' to other countries - or whether the company chooses to create other verbatim/aural versions exploring the more global challenges and making it multi-lingual too. Thank you for a deeply memorable piece of digital/spacial creativity exquisitely and precisely delivered by the solo artist.

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Afshin Robin Rohani @fleefilm 49 days ago

Mesmerising documentary-style exploration of society's approach towards addiction.

And a wonderful & innovative set. Mind-blowing profoundness. The veneer of alcohol being a pleasant substance gets chipped away at.

Go see Concerned Others at #edfringe .

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Brian Higgs 51 days ago

Five Star!
Dealing with a very difficult issue this is an engrossing show. The recordings of people affected by drug and alcohol abuse are very powerful, and are underscored beautifully by the music. The use of incredibly detailed models and tiny cameras is the hallmark of this production company and they have again used the presentation to wonderful effect.
Expect to be affected by this show. It hits hard!

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All Edinburgh Theatre (4/5 stars) 43 days ago

Tortoise in a Nutshell’s new verbatim documentary, Concerned Others, at Summerhall all Fringe, uses puppets and animation rather than actors to bring its script to life.

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