OPEN CALL – Culture Vultures & Rhubaba Choir!
“Culture – a plant producing prize blooms of opera, ballet, theatre and art. Exhibited annually at the Edinburgh Festival and picked by the discerning few who descend on the city to sample the blossom- The Culture Vultures. But without the roots and the main stem the plant would die.”
‘Culture Vultures’ is a musical written by Donald Campbell and Helen Crummy that was first performed as a part of the 1977 Craigmillar Festival.
We will be restaging elements of the original script, music and performance as a part of our August exhibition. More details will soon follow.
Embassy is collaborating with Rhubaba Choir to perform songs from the play as a part of the show. We are currently looking for new members to join the choir, which was initially begun by Rhubaba to offer artists a ‘resource of collective voices as a material’.
The first rehearsal will take place on Tuesday the 14th of July. Rehearsals will then be held weekly on Tuesday evenings at Embassy from 6.30-8.30pm, with a final rehearsal on Thursday 13th August ahead of the opening performance on Saturday 15th of August. Food will be provided at rehearsals.*
Rehearsal dates (all Tuesdays, 6.30-8.30pm)
14th July
21st July
28th July
4th August
11th August
Thursday 13th August – final rehearsal
No previous singing experience or musical skill is required. All voices are welcome and encouraged to come to rehearsals, even if you can’t make all of them, or the performance itself.
If you’re interested in taking part please email embassygalleryedinburgh@gmail.com with the subject: Culture Vultures. There is also an access budget available to those that need it.
*Please outline any dietary requirements or allergies in the email. Food will be vegan and nut-free.
Huge thanks to all those at Craigmillar Now for their generosity, time and enthusiasm.