“For little ones, it’s unusual and fun – for grown-ups, it’s a time-machine that allows them to travel back to childhood… hats off to All or Nothing for bringing joy into our lives”
Scotsman ****
Two swings hang from a giant swing set, with aerial dance performances lasting approx 15 minutes repeated 4 times a day. After performances, The Swings are open for the public to sit and swing on, triggering a sound installation as they swing.
“The Swings by All or Nothing is a joint commission by Imaginate/Edinburgh International Children’s Festival and Merchant City Festival/Glasgow Life and is a performance we are very proud to be a part of. Jen and the team have created a show that is visually spectacular, accessible and artistically exciting, and that can work in so many different indoor and outdoor locations, it’s genius. We witnessed first-hand children from babies to early teens watching The Swings with their adults and families, dancing in the sun on the Botanics grass while being fully engaged in the performance. We would highly recommend The Swings to any other venues, festivals and programmers.” Fiona Ferguson, Creative Development Director, Imaginate
Main programme event. Suitable for all ages. This is a free show so no tickets are required. There will be other performances taking place in the same location, with shows in this location running from 1pm onwards.
Final scheduled times will be added to the website on the week of the performance. Do check the website and social media on the day of performance for updated times as the weather may mean the schedule has to change. This location has public toilets. Bring sun cream and/or a coat. Please use public transport if possible rather than driving, take picnic plastic home to recycle and bring refillable drinking flasks.
