2-25 AUGUST 2008 / EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL
The Weepers - your urban folk
For all who still feel their country roots, but are deeply bound to urban living. What comes to our mind, when we enter an old, empty, country house?
Inspired by the traditional Slavic folk songs sung during funerals, army call-ups and other important events, The Weepers seeks parallels with today's world -- what brings comfort to us now?
The Weepers is SKUTR's latest project in their four-year period as artists in residence at the Archa Theatre in Prague, labelled by The Guardian 'the Alternative National Theatre'. Certainly the most famous Prague theatre in the international field, the Archa Theatre hosts and supports the best of contemporary European theatre and music. The Weepers merges physical theatre, live singing, humour and dynamic choreography.
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SKUTR
The two directors behind SKUTR, Martin Kukučka and Lukáš Trpišovský, are among the leaders of the new generation of Czech theatre makers. Their crossover work combines physical theatre, acrobatics, drama, music and puppetry. Awarded the Jury's Grand Prix in Belgrade's FIST Festival and the Audience Prizes in Belgrade and Prague, their qualities are also being recognized by Czech critics, with three consecutive nominations for the Best Newcomer of the Year. Prague Post writer Steffen Silvis dubbed them "the two young geniuses".
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To find the links to contemporary urban life SKUTR have added a new dimension to The Weepers. In addition to the physical theatre for which they are renowned, the directors have incorporated a strong musical element to the performance, which the actors have prepared with painstaking care. "The SKUTR ensemble (which includes the company's young wizards Martin Kukučka and Lukáš Trpišovský singing)is in top form," says Steffen Silvis in the Prague Post.
"They use the phraseology of physical theatre and the setting guarantees rhythm, tempo and energy. But they wouldn't be SKUTR if they didn't bring in winning humour, playfulness and metaphor," adds the reviewer Jana Machalická in Lidové noviny.
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Zoo Southside, 117 Nicolson Street
0131 662 6892
Grid ref: F6
preview Aug 2 17:20 (50mins) £8.00
Aug 3-13,15-25 17:20 (50mins) £8.00 (cons. £6.00)
For more information and interview requests contact:
Mr. Jiri Sulzenko
jiri.sulzenko@kczahrada.cz, mobile :+420 608 520 690
http: www.skutr.org / myspace: www.myspace.com/madebyskutr
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The Weepers is part of Czech Republic @ the Fringe 2008, a Czech official national showcase at the Fringe organized by the Czech Centre (www.czechcentre.org.uk), supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic.
Partners: The City of Prague, CzechTourism (www.czechtourism.com) and Techo UK.
In collaboration with The Arts Institute - Theatre Institute, Prague.
The official Czech season presentation takes place on the 15th of August at 3pm at the Assembly Hall, Edinburgh.
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Adriatic: Polaris
The Zoo Southside,
Preview Aug 1-2
Aug 3-5,7-12, 14-19,
21-25 18:35
THF: Phantomysteria
The Old College Quad Venue
Aug 5-9, 11-17, 19-25
22:00
DOT 504 Holdin' Fast
The Zoo Southside,
Previews Aug 1-2 13:00
Aug 3-10, 12-17, 19-25
13:00
Theatre Neslysim
Gilded Balloon Teviot -- Wine Bar
Preview July 30, 31, Aug
1, 2; August 5-7, 11-14
August 3, 4, 8,-10,
15-17
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100 WOUNDED TEARSby kapetanealin7,729 views
It looks utterly wonderful
TheBallygunge 8 months ago
My god - this was utter rubbish.
funkymud 3 years ago
Great show! go and see it in the ZOO venue in Edinburgh!
sulza2006 3 years ago