Edinburgh International Festival 2008
Edinburgh Festival Fringe: 3 - 25 August
Edinburgh International Festival: 8 - 31 August
If you’ve got the slightest interest in matters arty, musical or amusing, or in generally just having the best time ever, think about migrating to Edinburgh for as much of the Festivals as you can.
Ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous, the whole city is taken over by productions and events including the International Festival, The Fringe, Book, Jazz and Film Festivals, The Military Tattoo and The Edinburgh Mela.
There’s so much going on, all we can do is point you in the right direction www.edfringe.com or www.eif.co.uk being good places to start and get you there and back in style and comfort!
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Direct to Edinburgh From
Manchester, Preston, Lancaster, Penrith, Carlisle
Events
Giselle – State Ballet of Georgia
Love, betrayal, madness and the supernatural - the tragic story of a young woman's devotion to her faithless lover.
9th till 10th August
Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Venezuelan firebrand Gustavo Dudamel was an instant hit at Festival 07 and returns this year at the helm of the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra.
12th August
Roby Lakatos
Roby Lakatos has been called a gypsy violinist or devil's fiddler; a classical virtuoso; a jazz improviser; and a 19th century throwback.
15th, 16th & 17th August
Captain Overlord’s Folly or the Fool’s Revenge
A 19th century play is hijacked by a gang of buffoons (evil clowns) who are subsequently driven from the stage by a trio of theatre critics and academics.
19th & 20th August
Król Roger – Mariinsky Opera Company
Szymanowski's King Roger is one of the great operatic masterpieces of the 20th century.
25th & 27th August
Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Oliver Knussen, one of the most respected figures in British music, leads the Scottish Chamber Orchestra in this evening of inventive re-interpretations.
29th August