A Giant on the Bridge
Theatre (music, theatre)
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Venue 139Assembly Roxy - Central
- 10:40
- Aug 18
- 1 hour 20 minutes
- Country: United Kingdom - Scotland
- Group: KT Producing
- Warnings and additional info: Strong language/swearing
- 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 18 months
Description
Unflinching, spellbinding gig theatre devised by award-winning theatre maker Liam Hurley and songwriter Jo Mango, also featuring Louis Abbott (Admiral Fallow), Raveloe and Solareye. Every year in Scotland, thousands of people return home from prison to an uncertain future. A Giant on the Bridge reveals the hidden heartbeat within one such story. Identity, family, community, restoration and injustice are explored through original songwriting, hip-hop and immersive storytelling by five of Scotland’s leading musicians. Developed with the Distant Voices Community – people from across the criminal justice system. Part of MadeInScotlandShowcase.com.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: Ramp access from ground level. If not using the ramp there is 2 steps into the venue.
- Stairs: 2 - 5
Wheelchair access type: Temporary Ramp
Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info
Audio described performances
- Dates: 14 August
- Type: Unit with headset
- 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
Captioned performances
- Dates: 15 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
Frances Coyle 20 days ago
This was my favourite show by far. Thought provoking, atmospheric, amazing voices. Has stayed with me. Highly recommended.
Thomas Vincent 25 days ago
Slick, captivating story-telling in words and music from talented performers exposing the harsh reality of life behind bars and the struggle facing those close to release. Beautifully performed in an atmospheric setting, it may not have offered much hope for the future, but if it had it would have been as unlikely as the fairy tale providing its anchor. Another review makes a call for applause after each song, but to do so would break the magic of the piece. Highly appreciative applause at the finale brings the show to a more fitting conclusion.
Alison Cuthbert 25 days ago
A humbling tale of our society’s justice system and its’ affect on all families and friends involved. Brilliantly told by an exceptionally talented team of musicians. 5*
Donald Waters 29 days ago
It felt like a real privilege to witness the end-product of what must have been years’ worth of creative and community-focused work by the performers and writing team of A Giant on the Bridge. It was seamless and beautifully put together, but also raw and heartfelt from beginning to end. Every single member of the cast was fantastic, adding so much to each song. The sound was beautifully mixed and the music said so much about the complex and difficult issues the piece addresses. Cannot recommend it enough.
Kenny McLeod 30 days ago
This show is an absolute thing of beauty which is no big surprise looking at the wonderful line-up of the musicians involved.
Highly recommended.
Chris Grady 30 days ago
A Giant on the Bridge at Assembly Roxy at 1040 has a depth of creation which resonates on stage through song and personal story in a way which makes me want to know more about the four year development process in an array of prisons and groups of young people. There is heart and hope shared along with a reminder of the dehumanising nature of parts of our justice system. Whilst a very Scottish voice I sense this piece has a life at festivals like Latitude and Glastonbury as well as on tour around Scottish theatres and festivals. There is a rich programme of workshops to grow around this. A very necessary piece of gig theatre. Congrats to all involved especially colleague Kate Taylor who has helped to stear the management of this show into Made in Scotland. We were in a very illustrious audience of producers and Fringe familiars. Here's hoping for its future.
Ali Carroll 32 days ago
Absolutely incredible.
Raw and emotional subject addressed through engaging storytelling, moving narrative and amazing toe tapping, bop in your seat music.
Paul Sewell 33 days ago
A tough subject, but an excellent way to start our 2024 Fringe - thought provoking, emotional and talented. If you go - applaud after each number - they all deserve it…
Hopefully a sound track will be available at sometime?
Emma 34 days ago
Phenomenal show. Amazing variety of great music, performed by talented performers. Excellent story telling, with layers of metaphors. Incredibly moving, with a lot of depth.
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