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Turntable | Edinburgh

Michael John McCarthy and Red Bridge Arts

Turntable started when MJ McCarthy and his Great Aunt Kathleen - 55 years his senior - connected over a stack of vinyl. Since then the Turntable team have toured her record case around Scotland, inviting listeners of all ages to investigate its contents whilst reflecting on the importance of music in their lives.

At this year’s Fringe, the Turntable invitation is extended to the people of Edinburgh. Stories and memories will be gathered at workshops throughout the city. These encounters will inform a series of performance events featuring special guests and a soundtrack chosen by you.

Grandad and Me, The Letter J

Grandad and Me is a living storybook about loss, longing and the treasures of memory and imagination.

We meet a young girl who is missing her Grandad – he has gone, even though his favourite job was being her Grandad. Led by found objects and her imagination, she traces his footsteps on a magical adventure through time and space.

A luscious-looking and tremendously moving show from the new Glasgow-based company The Letter J”
****Scotman

…gorgeously detailed and nostalgic set, wonderful live music and beautifully simple projected animation.  
****Herald  

****Edinburgh Guide  

****The Times