Divine Invention
Theatre (new writing, international)
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Venue 26Summerhall - Red Lecture Theatre
- 14:30
- Aug 9-11
- 1 hour 5 minutes
- Country: United Kingdom - England
- Group: Tangram Theatre Company / Sergio Blanco / Daniel Goldman
- Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes; scenes of a sexual nature, references to sexual abuse / suicide
- 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
Part performance lecture, part auto-fictional gay memoir, discover this free-wheeling metatheatrical exploration of love through history, art, literature, music, and science by internationally acclaimed Franco-Uruguayan playwright Sergio Blanco (Thebes Land). Sound clever? It is! Interweaving Sergio's first experiences of love with his boxing instructor, the story of Francis Bacon's doomed romance with George Dyer, and an eye-opening journey through the history of love, enjoy this life-affirming new work from one of international theatre's most unique voices. Performed by multi-award winning director, Daniel Goldman, don't miss this new 'collaboration to savour' by 'two masters of the form' (Lyn Gardner).Please note that while all media gallery content is provided by verified members of the event, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society does not review or approve this content before it is posted. Reports of inappropriate content or copyright infringement can be directed to [email protected].
General venue access
- Accessible entry: Once in the Courtyard, follow the signs up the access ramp, pass in front of the decking bar and into the main reception. Follow signage down the corridor, past the Café turning left at the neon corridor. Once past the double doors, the Red Lecture Theatre is directly ahead. There are 14 steps down to the space, a further 10 steps through the seating and onto the stage. The Access Route requires Duty Manager Assistance from the reception of the main building, consisting of an escort via the Tech Cube building lift.
- Stairs: 11- 20
Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp, Lift (Building Lift)
Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info
Captioned performances
- Dates: 4 August
- Type: Open
- 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.
How and when to make an access booking
- Phone: +44 (0)131 226 0002
- Email: [email protected]
- Textphone: +44 (0)7860 018 299
- Find out more about access at the Fringe.
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
Theresa 13 days ago
Beautifully written and expertly performed. The simplistic staging of a single person reading his essays leaves room for introspection and lets the mind wonder to picture all the places mentioned and really, really listen and feel what the author has learned about love from experience and art. The text and performance is an intimate look what literature and art can mean or do for us, how they enrich our lives and bring us closer to the emotions and worldviews of people however remote in space or history due to the universal feelings shared. I found it a truly moving and impressive show that I will keep thinking about!
lotti connolly 25 days ago
This show is already over but I wanted to say how much I loved it, how simple and beautiful it was, and inspiring, and creative, and honest, and exactly what literature, art, performance should be. It will stay with me forever, I think.
Duncan Green 30 days ago
Good content, but 'stagecraft' pretty much absent - just a guy reading an essay. Also, v narrow conception of love, what about love of kids, food etc?
Ben 30 days ago
This deliberately steady and modest delivery of an acclaimed playwright's 30 notes on love builds into a compelling and expansive spoken word show. Long-time collaborator Daniel Goldman comes out of a 20-year acting hiatus to deliver this gem of creativity to treasure. DON'T MISS IT!
Tony Arn 31 days ago
Brilliant writing, extremely well performed. There's no denying it's cerebral, but funny nonetheless and certainly the most intelligent show I've seen at the Fringe this year. Only playing a few more days… Don't miss it unless you're only interested in over the top hijinks.
Beverley Winchester 36 days ago
My favourite show so far. Deeply engaging summary of love in its various forms. Totally absorbing.
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