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Wind Resistance
by Karine Polwart
directed by Wils Wilson
Having performed sell-out runs at Edinburgh International Festival 2016 and Celtic Connections 2017, Wind Resistance returns to The Lyceum for a limited run, this time on the main stage.
Every autumn, two and a half thousand pink-footed geese fly from Greenland to winter at Fala Flow, a protected peatbog south-east of Edinburgh. From this windy plateau, writer and singer Karine Polwart surveys the surrounding landscape through history, song, birdlore and personal memoir. Ideas of sanctuary, maternity, goose skeins, Scottish football legend and medieval medicine all take flight, in this compelling combination of story and song.
Wind Resistance is co-produced with Karine Polwart and was originally presented in association with Edinburgh International Festival, supported through the Scottish Government’s Edinburgh Festivals Expo Fund.
Cast and Credits
CREATIVE TEAM
Writer Karine Polwart
Director Wils Wilson
Dramaturgs David Greig & Liam Hurley
Sound Design Pippa Murphy
Visual Design Camilla Clark
Lighting Design Jeanine Byrne
Movement Director Janice Parker
Videography Sandy Butler
Production Manager Fiona Fraser
Technical Manager Ian Gibson
Stage Manager Jessica Ward
Live Sound Will Moore
Video
Karine Polwart talks about Wind Resistance.
Dates and Times
3 - 11 November 2017
EVENINGS, 7.30pm
Tuesday - Saturday
MATINEES, 2pm
Wednesdays and Saturdays
Running Time
Approximately 1h 45 minutes (including one 20 minute interval)
For Access performances see below
Prices
Individual Tickets
EVENINGS
Tuesday - Saturday: £25
MATINEES
Wednesday and Saturday: £25
CONCESSIONS
Not available on Premium Seats: from £10
All prices guaranteed until 1 September 2017
Accessibility
Press Coverage
★★★★★
'A stunning exploration of the myths and stories of the land around us'
The Telegraph
★★★★★
'a magical musical garden of earthly delights'
The Herald
★★★★★
'remarkable and beautiful'
The Scotsman
★★★★★
'Delicate tale of human tragedy that combines music, storytelling and natural soundscapes to find universal themes.'
The Stage
★★★★★
'It's an unforgettable, addictive piece from a performer that has you rapt at every word and note.'
The List
★★★★★
'Enchanting.'
The Edinburgh Reporter
★★★★
'Karine Polwart’s warm solo show guides us through the landscapes of her Midlothian home with history and humour''
The Guardian
★★★★
'A beautiful and tender theatre debut from Scottish folk singer Karine Polwart.'
What's On Stage
★★★★
'Hauntingly beautiful.'
British Theatre Guide
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