Edinburgh Festival Guide

Far, Far From Ypres

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World War One songs, poems, music and stories from a Scottish perspective. A sell-out, standing ovation, hit of this year's Celtic Connections, described by Festival Director, Donald Shaw, as ‘Brilliant’. Cast - Sangsters, Dick Gaughan, Iain Anderson, Ian Bruce, Nick Keir, Siobhan Miller, Ian McCalman, Stevie Palmer, Stephen Quigg, Ragged Glory, Soopna, Tom Ward, Dennis Wilson and Sineag MacIntyre. Back projected images by Pete Heywood. ‘Powerful solos, robust melody and beautiful harmony. Stories of excitement, hope, suffering, endurance, humour and escapism’ (STV.tv). Written and directed by Ian McCalman. Book early. All ages.

Ian McCalman, Dick Gaughan, Iain Anderson and Very Special Guests.

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