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Roam
Photograph Richard Campbell
grid iron

New writing, Site-specific, Text-based: dense

SIZE OF COMPANY
Varies with production

SCALE OF VENUE
Varies with production

PERMANENT STAFF
Producer
Judith Doherty

General Manager
Fiona Dougal

Theatre Director
Ben Harrison

ARTISTIC POLICY
Grid Iron is a multi-award winning new writing Edinburgh based theatre company committed to producing exciting new ensemble work in a variety of spaces and locations, with a special commitment to accessibility, entertainment and innovation.

REVIEW EXTRACTS
'We are fortunate in Scotland to have one of the best exponents of the site-specific genre in the world in Grid Iron.' The Scotsman

'In a class of its own for site-specific work, the technical execution of Roam is astonishing. Roam is a sensational experience.' The Herald

'Harrison’s astonishing command of the whole language of 21st century theatre – text, music, movement, image and the breathing presence of the audience – never wavers. His cast never cease to astonish with their sheer energy and artistry, and their infinite, shape-changing variety.' The Scotsman (The Devil’s Larder)

CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
Roam Winner of 3 Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland including Best Production. A promenade production through the landside and airside areas of a working airport. A co-production with National Theatre of Scotland. (90 mins approx., 10 on stage including 2 musicians, opportunity for local community cast, 23 on the road)

The Devil’s Larder Winner of Scotsman Fringe First, Herald Archangel, Total Theatre and Carol Tambor awards in 2005. Site-specific production adapted by Ben Harrison from the novel by Jim Crace. Originally commissioned by Cork 2005 European Capital of Culture. (90 mins approx., 6 on stage including 2 musicians, 13 on the road)

FUTURE PRODUCTION
Once Upon a Dragon An English translation by Rina Vergano by the Dutch play by Pauline Mol. A promenade through a forest for children aged 4+. In association with Edinburgh International Children’s Festival.

WRAP-AROUND ACTIVITY
Varies with production. Bespoke workshops for target audience and theatre students. Post-show discussions.

RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2005 Lebanon (Those Eyes, That Mouth and Capacity Building and Skills workshop which resulted in new production in Arabic, The Story of the Death of Nagib Brax), Ireland (The Devil’s Larder)
2004 Jordan (Naw Nader Men al Houb), Lebanon (Listening to the Space workshop)

TOURING AVAILABILITY
Details on request.