Illuminate the Darkness
Theatre (contemporary, performance art)
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Venue 26Summerhall - Red Lecture Theatre
- 16:05
- Aug 9-11
- 1 hour 10 minutes
- Country: United Kingdom - Scotland
- Group: Bea Conner-Pohl
- Warnings and additional info: Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes; this show references real life experiences related to racism, sexism, death, colorism, hate speech
- 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
Illuminate the Darkness is an experimental theatre piece that exposes the cultural stereotypes that are perpetuated by misinformation and ignorance that is associated with racism and sexism in America. Bea Conner-Pohl interviewed women of different races and ethnicities illustrating their plights, their tragedies, and their achievements. It focuses on how they address the cultural inequities that affected them through their own unique ways of humour, common sense, heart, and empowerment. This new performance utilizes storytelling, videos, and audience participation.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
How and when to make an access booking
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- Email: [email protected]
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Helen Graham 33 days ago
I went to Illuminate The Darkness on Friday. It was really thought-provoking and engaging - as well as surprising at times and emotional. The contrast between the live story-telling about women from the past, using one significant prop for each woman, and the showing of filmed interviews telling stories of present day women was very strong and impacting. I love that untold stories of amazing, brave, strong, innovative women, both from the past and the present day, are surfacing all across the globe right now, almost as if a vast scattering of dormant seeds were germinating! I will remember these women.
I'm an Edinburgh based author and my debut historical novel, based on a true story, is called 'The Real Mackay'.
Eli Roth 33 days ago
Well worth seeing. Some slow transitions need smoothing out, but overall I loved the format. Bea Conner-Pohl introduces, then takes on the character of, historical women of colour to talk about their struggles and triumphs. Interspersed among the historical figures are video interviews of modern day women of colour sharing their stories. Great stories, much to think about, interesting and entertaining. Audience participation consists of guessing what the women did next in a situation they had talked about. I found myself looking at the options and wanting to choose based on what I hoped they did rather than what I thought they did. That allowed for some interesting introspection and great discussion. What would I have done? I love a show where I learn something and this was one such show. For anybody interested in DEI or social justice, it is a must see. Even if those are not your passions, it is not time you'll want back. Definitely two thumbs up! Dare I add a third thumbs up? I only have two hands, but why not?
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The Scotsman 17 days ago
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