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Image: Photographer: Eamonn McGoldrick
THEATRE CRYPTIC
SIZE OF COMPANY
Varies
SCALE OF VENUE
Small-, middle- and large-scale
PERMANENT STAFF
Producer
Claire Moran
Artistic Director
Cathie Boyd
Administrator
Anna Birkett
ARTISTIC POLICY
Award-winning Theatre Cryptic was created in Scotland in 1994 by Artistic Director Cathie Boyd. Its multi-media productions have established a global reputation, with each production aiming to ravish the senses. The company has commissioned and collaborated with many internationally acclaimed composers and artists including Gavin Bryars, Joby Talbot, Daniel Danis and the Latvian Radio Choir. The company has been invited to perform at various festivals including Iberoamericano Festival, Colombia, BITE at the Barbican, London and the Edinburgh International Festival.
REVIEW EXTRACTS
The Scotsman ()
The Straits Times
Vancouver Sun ()
CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
A ravishing musical journey which combines contemporary live music from across the globe with sculptural sets, fashion design and film. Composers include Kevin Volans and Joby Talbot.
A sumptuously staged cantata exploring the deep sea and the wonders of bioluminescence. Composed by Gavin Bryars with text by Jackie Kay and Etel Adnan.
A disturbing multi-media performance with six local performers. Solo trumpet performed by the principal trumpet of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra with live interactive visuals.
An intimate site-specific performance giving an insight into Canadian author Elizabeth Smart’s extraordinary life, discovering her passionate fantasies, obsessions, secrets, jealousy, and gardening madness. Includes a cello duet and 3D video.
FUTURE PRODUCTIONS
An Opera with libretto by Daniel Danis and score by Yannis Kyriakides. Premièring at the Rotterdamse Schouwberg followed by performances at Aldeburgh Festival (June 2008), Almeida Theatre, London and a European tour in autumn 2008. Co produced by Theatre Cryptic, Ensemble MAE, Aldeburgh Almeida Opera and the Rotterdamse Schouwberg
A radiophonic adaptation of Jackie Kay’s Adoption Papers, directed by Cathie Boyd and composed by Anthea Haddow for 24+1 (Rescue Kit for Radio led by Dutch artist Ward Weis). 24+1 will be launched in 2008.
WRAP-AROUND
Associated talks can be arranged for all of the performances, plus workshops focusing on technology in performance, vocal work and movement workshops for musicians.
RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2007 Canada (), Singapore, Spain ()
TOURING AVAILABILITY
Details on request
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