Once again Charlotte Chapel will be hosting a number of events in the Festival. This page will give you some information about the events and how you can get involved.
Why do we do it?
During August many people will visit our city and also people who live here take the opportunity to go to events put on by many different organisations. Our hope is that people will come in and be challenged by what they see and hear. There is no preaching, but the purpose of the performances is to present the gospel in a way that is acessible to people who do not normally come to church. Our desire is that people would leave thinking about what they had seen and heard. The cast are always available afterwards to speak with members of the audience and we would encourage people to use this as a way of starting or continuing conversations with family, friends, colleagues, neighbours.
Events
- ESCape - Red Baloon Theatre Company - Mon 4th - Sat 9th
An enchanting fairytale production suitable for children aged 8 and upwards.
When Sarah goes into the woods alone for the first time she is excited. The forest is magical and amazing. But there are wolves in the forest, and not everything is as it seems. Will Sarah remember the rules to stay safe? Will she leave the path and go her own way? Will she escape?
This innovative e-safety production has been created in partnership with Dudley Safeguarding Children Board and Dudley Grid for Learning to help educators teach safe use of the internet to children. - The cross and the switchblade - Saltmine Theatre Company - Tues 5th - Tues 12th
1950's New York is a city of gangs and violence, where only the toughest survive. So what could possess a country preacher to go there and be with the fighters, addicts and prostitutes? - The Point - Wed 13th - Sat 16th
The Point Cafe featuring live music by 'Livid' - a mix of original and covered music by the talented duo. Featuring Linda Harrison on vocals. A great venue between shows for a relaxing coffee with top quality live music.
You can get tickets for all the events from the Fringe Box office at www.edfringe.com, or 0131 226 0000 or 180 High Street, Edinburgh. Please note that there will only be a limited number of tickets available on the door each night so we advise that you book through the box office.
How can I get involved?
Listed below are a number of ways that you can get involved. Please take a moment to read through the job descriptions and if you would like to sign up please complete the form below. The fringe team will get back to you on Sunday 22nd July with the dates that you will be required.
- Stewarding - This involves checking tickets, showing people to seats, assisting in an evacuation and generally making sure that the audience are looked after. You will be required from 6:15pm sharp each evening for an important briefing (please note that if you are on for more than 1 night you will still require to be there from 6:15pm each evening). You will be free to leave once the sanctuary has emptied, around 10pm
- Box Office - This involves selling any remaining tickets to people who turn up at the door. You will be required from 6:15pm to 7:30pm
- Catering - This involves preparing and serving refreshments during the interval and after the performances (no cooking skills required!!). You will be required from 7:30pm to 10pm
- Publicity - We require enthusiastic people to distribute publicity material on the Royal Mile during the day and around the chapel in the evenings.
- Prayer - We will be having prayer meetings in the lower hall each evening from 7pm. Just turn up, there is no need to "sign up" for prayer.
- Set Up - We will need people to help getting things ready on the following dates. If you can help us please let us know:
- Sunday 3rd - After the morning service
- Sunday 3rd - After the Origin Scotland Praise Night
- Saturday 9th - After the evening performance
- Sunday 10th - After the evening service
- Tuesday 12th - After the evening performance
- Saturday 16th - After the cafe closes
- Monday 18th - During the morning
The Team
Please remember the organising team as they plan and prepare for the events. The team this year is made up of:
- Ali & Louise McLeod
- Sid & Gill Harrison
- Graham Penman
