“The huge challenge of Edfringe is probably a big part of what makes it such an amazing and satisfying experience overall.”
WHO: Kyri Antholis
WHAT: “In the dimly lit corners of the stage, shadows whisper tales of a young prince: Pippin. Guided by the mysterious Leading Player, watch as Pippin struggles through a labyrinth of desires, constantly grappling with the call of power, love’s seduction and the allure of self-discovery. But lurking beneath the surface lies a cryptic truth waiting to be unveiled, beckoning Pippin to unravel the mysteries of his own existence. This hilarious yet poignant musical, with lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Roger O. Hirson, is sure to leave audiences spellbound in a realm of mystery and wonder.”
WHERE: Paradise in Augustines – The Sanctuary (Venue 117)
WHEN: 14:55 (60 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
Edinburgh University Footlights has done five shows at the Fringe Festival in the past seven years. As an Edinburgh-based, self-funded, and student-run company, we believe the Fringe Festival is an amazing opportunity for upcoming artists to explore innovative forms of art. In that sense, it is also a time where we can push the boundaries of what we do as a company while also providing our members with an insight into working in the industry, making contacts and being immersed in new theatre.
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2023 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
As a company, we want to take the good reputation we have built up over the last few years and all the experience we have at Fringe to really push the boundaries with what we can do as a company. We are leaning much more into the individual talents of our cast, and we chose a show like Pippin that can be taken in so many interesting directions by so many different characters for this reason. We want to make the show our own by bringing our own style and personality to what is already a fantastic musical.
Tell us about your show.
This year, Edinburgh University Footlights are bringing Pippin to the Fringe, produced by Kyri Antholis and Tom Beazley, and directed by Amy Stinton. This iconic musical has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) and book by Roger O. Hirson (Walking Happy).
Edinburgh University Footlights was founded in 1989 as a student-run musical theatre group. The society has been dubbed as “one of the most respected theatre groups in Britain” by the Edinburgh Evening News.
Pippin premiered in 1972 and won the Tony Award for ‘Best Revival of a Musical’ for its 2013 return to Broadway. However, this is the first time Footlights will be performing ‘Pippin’ and we cannot wait!
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
Our sister society, the Edinburgh University Savoy Opera Group is putting on the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, so we would definitely recommend seeing that – they always produce shows to a high standard and it promises to be a lot of fun!
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