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The Neu! Reekie! Mega Burns Bash

  • Summerhall 1 Summerhall Place Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1PL United Kingdom (map)

A curious blend of spoken word, film-animation and music fusions that'll tingle toes and ruffle feathers.

Starring: JACKIE KAY - KEVIN WILLIAMSON - THE BUM-CLOCKS - EMELLE - RACHEL MACLEAN

Featured publication: Gutter / Freight Books reprs by Adrian Searle.

PERFORMERS:

Kevin Williamson: : post his hit Festival show Robert Burns: not in my name, comes a multi-media interpretation of Tam O' Shanter.

Jackie Kay: a national voice and award-winning writer of poetry, prose and fiction.

The Bum-Clocks: a punk-fusion band from Edinburgh with a Burns twist - fronted by screen and stage superstar Tam Dean Burn; with Malcolm Ross (Orange Juice, Josef K) & other members.

Emelle: bound back into your lives, bringing you their blend unique blend of gypsy-jazz and Burns boogie busts. Featuring a splash of spoken word by Michael Pedersen.

We'll also be screening: The Lion & The Unicorn by mega talent video/visual artist Rachel Maclean. With artist introduction.
http://www.rachelmaclean.com

Here lies Neu! Reekie!'s first crack at 2013.

Team also includes spotlight captain Gavin Fraser, digital diva Carla Easton and sound hunk Mike Lithgow.

£7 entry for aw o that and Neu! Reekie!'s first ever show in Summerhall's Dissection Room.

Later Event: March 1
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