Out of Water looking for volunteers (Fringe, Porty Beach)

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Out of Water looking for volunteers (Fringe, Porty Beach)

Post by wangi » 03 Jun 2014, 16:35

Out of Water are looking to to recruit 40 people who live in and around the Portobello area to perform in the work on the 8/9/10 August at 6.30am and 8.30pm on Portobello beach. To enquire about participating as a performer please contact: Michael Sherin (Community Engagement Officer) mikeysherin@hotmail.com 0131 261 8120

More detail in attached PDF.
OUT OF WATER
HELEN PARIS & CAROLINE WRIGHT
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On the beach, the sea glistens mirage-like in the distance. In the early morning light a group of singers and swimmers strike out towards the water’s edge until they span the wide expanse of beach. They each look towards the sea, eyes intent, focused on the horizon, searching for something. Is somebody lost at sea?

Stories of endeavour, of swimming, of sinking, interweave with haunting music, lifeguard drills, calls for help and struggles for breath as the audience is tugged down the beach to the sea.

Out of Water is an outdoor performance for beaches and watery locations featuring singing, swimming and music composed by Jocelyn Pook, broadcast live and received through headphones.
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