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The Songbird Conecived and Directed by Katrina Caldwell Music and Libretto by David Paul Jones  Ravishing and poignant, the piece is a gem of alluring composition. **** Mary Brennan, The Herald ...the children in the audience are held rapt from beginning to end. **** Joyce McMillan, Scotsman Nominated for two Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland: Best Production for Children and Young People Best use of Music and Sound (David Paul Jones) Giant join forces with acclaimed composer David Paul Jones for a unique development in music theatre for everyone 8 years and over. The Songbird follows the tale of an extraordinary exotic bird that is captured in the tranquil solitude of the forest by a ruthless logger who is captivated by her song. The logger takes the bird on a dangerous voyage across the ocean to the cut and thrust of the metropolis. The bird is put on the stage to sing, gloriously at first, and then searching and faltering, while the bird catcher revels in the limelight. Will the bird survive or will its song become a poignant memory of a lost world? Using live music, a language of specially developed 'sound poetry' and Giant's interactive sensory performance techniques, The Songbird is a subtle story with a powerful emotional punch. Part of the Pleasance programme and Made in Scotland showcase at the 2010 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Touring Information Stage Area: 10m x 10m x 3.5m (includes the seating for the audience) Lighting requirements: General cover if available, we generally tour with full rig. Revised plans TBC Sound requirements: The best possible acoustic space available Number in touring company: 4 performers 2 technical stage managers Touring availability: April - June 2011 September - December 2011 2012 onwards TBC Additional Information: We need access to a piano tuner Education workshops may be available Teacher's resource pack is available DVD is available Show clip and downloads on website www.giantproductions.org |
