FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
29 July 2008
Australia's "Theatre
Oscars" for Festival 08 shows
In a
glittering ceremony last night, two of Edinburgh International Festival's
forthcoming highlights acquired "must-see status" as they grabbed a
handful of awards at the prestigious Helpmann Awards in Australia.
Chunky
Move's dance and special effects extravaganza Mortal Engine won
Best Visual or Physical Theatre Production; whilst the show's predecessor
Glow, won
both the accolade of Best Ballet or Dance Work and a Best Female Dancer award
for Sara Black. Sara also stars in Mortal Engine and will be appearing in Edinburgh for the
works' European Premiere.
Mortal Engine uses pioneering laser and video
technology to create a shimmering pas de deux between man and machine; person and
projection. The dancers trigger light patterns and sounds to create a
fast-paced, breathtaking, innovative spectacle.
Meanwhile
Barrie Kosky won Best Original Score for his work The Tell Tale Heart. Following the triumph of Kosky's Poppea in Festival 07,
this adaptation of the Edgar Allan Poe story is gothic, dark and sizzling with
ideas.
Both
Australian companies appear at Edinburgh International Festival 08. Chunky
Move's Mortal
Engine premieres at the Edinburgh Playhouse from 17-19 August. The Tell Tale Heart performs
at the Royal Lyceum Theatre from 9-11 August. For tickets: 0131 473 2000
or www.eif.co.uk
The annual Helpmann Awards recognise
distinguished artistic achievement and excellence in the many disciplines of Australia's
vibrant live performance sectors, including musical theatre, contemporary
music, comedy, opera, classical music, dance and physical theatre.
Edinburgh International Festival 8 - 31 August 2008
For more information please visit www.eif.co.uk
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