Gusla
Theatre
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Venue 26Summerhall - Main Hall
- 10:00
- Aug 27
- 1 hour
- Country: Poland
- Group: Lubuski Teatr
- Warnings and additional info: Performed in Polish
- 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
Gusla is based on the second part and excerpts of the fourth part of Adam Mickiewicz's drama Dziady (Forefathers' Eve). World-famous director Grzegorz Bral (Scotsman Fringe First Award winner, 2004 and 2012), founder of Song of the Goat Theatre, has translated the Polish Romantic classic into a poignant, deeply emotional theatrical language. Growing out of a ritual in honour of the dead, Gusla touches not only on mourning and the loss of a loved one, but also on contemporary Poland and its great ideals. Performed in Polish.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 to the courtyard, follow the signs up the access ramp, around the front of the bar and into the main reception. Down the corridor on your right hand side is the lift on your right hand side. Take this to the first floor, then take a left through the double doors. The Main Hall is on your right.
- 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
How and when to make an access booking
- Phone: +44 (0)131 226 0002
- Email: [email protected]
- Textphone: +44 (0)7860 018 299
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- 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
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- Has specific seating requirements
- Is a wheelchair user
- Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance
Paul Devine 33 days ago
This was fantastic - the staging, the actors, the costumes - and the MUSIC, wow. My only gripe is that there wasn't an English synopsis given out. Or at least, not that I could quickly see in the programme we got on the way into the venue before the lights went down. I didn't keep my programme as I had no bag and 5 more shows to see. I still really enjoyed this though, it was definitely a highlight.
Krystian Budzinski 42 days ago
Love it. 5/5 Recommended to everyone. Acting, visually and musically masterful. I recommend reading the leaflet for English speakers to get to know more context because the show is in Polish
Peter Napier 46 days ago
WOW! Mind-blowing virtuosity. And I don't understand a word of Polish. 5 Stars.
Artur Hoffman 47 days ago
Great performance by professional theatre from Poland. Five Stars. I would advise people to search for Adam Mickiewicz: Dziady to have brief idea what's that about. ..
Marcin Pulawski 47 days ago
Grzegorz Bral, the founder of the Song of the Goat Theatre and a two-time Scotsman Fringe First Award winner (2004 and 2012), once again proves he is among the most innovative directors in contemporary theatre. "Gusła" is not just an adaptation of fragments from the second and fourth parts of Adam Mickiewicz's drama "Dziady" but is, more significantly, a deeply emotional, universal tale about mourning, loss, and the pursuit of grand ideals.
The theatrical language Bral employs in presenting "Gusła" is emotionally charged and provokes introspection in the viewer. Translating Polish Romanticism onto the modern stage is no easy task, yet in Bral's hands, it becomes a genuine masterpiece. The play emerges from a ritual honoring the deceased, touching not just the hearts of Polish audiences with themes of fear, loss, and grief, but also commenting on modern-day Poland and its towering ideals.
Though the performance is in Polish, the emotions and universal themes are conveyed so potently that the language barrier seems to dissolve. Grzegorz Bral has the unique ability to transform a classic into a contemporary work of art that resonates with the hearts and souls of viewers regardless of their background.
"Gusła" is a jolting and moving theatrical experience that leaves an indelible mark on the memory of anyone fortunate enough to witness it.
Snap Judgement 52 days ago
★★★☆☆ Glimpses into the Underworld. Enjoyable, despite the flaws.
THE GOOD
* Atmospheric. The air was alive with ancient whispers.
* Artistic Costumes. Intricate costumes that capture the eye and imagination.
* Live Accompaniment. Piano music painting a vibrant auditory landscape.
THE NOT SO GOOD
* Lost in translation. The monologue-driven show was unexpectedly in Polish. (the warning was added later)
* Monotony. Sporadic stretches of performance lacking dynamic energy.
* Monology. Missed opportunities for storytelling through other means.
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Adrianna K 54 days ago
I absolutely loved it! The costumes, singing, acting, makeup, music - everything was absolutely perfect and I am so happy that I saw it. I am Polish and my boyfriend is Scottish, so he didn't understand the words but I did explain to him beforehand Dziady Mickiewicza. That to say, both of us really enjoyed it.
James Gordon 56 days ago
So glad I saw this,despite understanding less than one word in a hundred! An extraordinary piece of musical, physical, ritual theatre, based on a classic text, as rhythmically intense as the Rite of Spring (although this is a rite of autumn), with spectacular, fantastical, swirling costumes, the likes of which are rarely seen nowadays.
If you want to know what's going on, there's a lot of background information on the Wikipedia page for Dziady by Mickiewicz, especially if you follow the bottom-most weblink and autotranslate the summary of Part 2.
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