Fire Is Not the Only Element
By
Morna Burdon
SATURDAY 2nd APRIL 7.30PM
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From falling in and out of love to a homeless man’s gift, from womanhood to war to pernicketiness and the beautiful game, Morna’s subject matter is our lives, our humanity, our foibles, foul-ups and frailties.
In this new departure, Morna highlights her poems, linking these with real-life stories and one or two original – and unusual - songs! If poetry is not usually your thing, then give it a go – there’s laughter, tears, silliness, politics in there and plenty entertaining stories in between. And if it is your thing, just sit back and enjoy! Delivered in Scots cos she cannie help it and in English because she is bi-lingual. |
Below are some comments from people who came along to an online trial run as part of a development programme run by Edinburgh Performing Arts Development.
Gorgeous use of language .......... wonderfully performative…..Connects with the audience at various stages of life......... It has biographical power.........stunning..... loved the voice and delivery ....full of compassion and humanity - as well as womanhood...and "I don't like poetry but I liked that - let me know when you do it again"
Gorgeous use of language .......... wonderfully performative…..Connects with the audience at various stages of life......... It has biographical power.........stunning..... loved the voice and delivery ....full of compassion and humanity - as well as womanhood...and "I don't like poetry but I liked that - let me know when you do it again"
Tickets for Fire is Not the Only Element are on sale now from 0131 556 9579 and the Scottish Storytelling Centre.
£10/8 at 7.30pm ( 50mins) One Night Only Saturday April 2.
£10/8 at 7.30pm ( 50mins) One Night Only Saturday April 2.