SCOTLAND’s four youth performing arts companies will join forces for the first time in a collaborative performance for Glasgow’s Festival 2018 – the cultural event that is being held in tandem with sport’s European Championships.
The National Youth Choir of Scotland, National Youth Orchestras, Scottish Youth Theatre and YDance (Scottish Youth Dance) and a community cast will perform a new piece of work called tell Us Who We Are.
Featuring performance, dance and music, it will run at the Old Fruitmarket from August 7-9.
The production is an exploration of who millennials are within out society, contrasting their lives with those of other generations of young people during the 10 years from the end of the First World War.
Early Years Minister Maree Todd said: “It is very exciting to see all four youth performing arts companies collaborating for the first time. I am sure they will put on a truly innovative production.”
In a separate announcement yesterday, details of the Made in Scotland showcase at the Edinburgh Fringe were unveiled.
It will support 23 shows chosen by arts experts and includes a mix of established companies and “vibrant emerging artists” producing theatre, dance, children’s shows created in Scotland. An analysis of actor Daniel Day Lewis, a rock star lifestyle revealed and real-life voices of alcoholism are among the highlights of the programme.
Shona McCarthy, chief executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, said: “It’s a special year for Made in Scotland as we celebrate 10 years of this fantastic showcase. It provides a crucial platform for Scottish-made work at the Fringe, but also supports artists to take their work to other parts of the world, raising awareness about Scotland’s vibrant arts offering.”
Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop added: “Made in Scotland provides an important platform
for Scottish artists and companies to showcase their outstanding work.”
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