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Edinburgh Festival Special, Part 2

Episode 9 of 26

Sue Perkins presents the hottest tickets at the Edinburgh Festival, including Opera de Lyon's production of Porgy and Bess, and abstract expressionist painter Joan Mitchell.

Sue Perkins presents the second Culture Show special from Edinburgh featuring the hottest tickets at the Festival. Featuring Opera de Lyon's production of Porgy and Bess and the first UK solo exhibition of abstract expressionist Joan Mitchell. Plus Sue seeks advice from cult LA talk show hosts Ronna and Beverly.

1 hour

Chapters

  • Opera: Porgy and Bess

    Stephen K. Amos turns the spotlight on Opera de Lyon's interpretation of Gershwin's opera.

    Duration: 05:14

  • Art: Joan Mitchell

    Alastair Sooke's guide to abstract expressionist Joan Mitchell.

    Duration: 07:27

  • Ronna and Beverley

    Sue Perkins takes part in the cult LA chat show hosts' Edinburgh show.

    Duration: 06:13

  • Interactive Theatre

    Danny Robins participates as theatre becomes interactive at the Fringe.

    Duration: 08:23

  • Central Perkins

    Sue Perkins invites Simon Callow and Michael Urie in for coffee.

    Duration: 04:34

  • Ferdinand Mount: Full Circle

    Ferdinand Mount on how our 21st Century society recreates the ancient world.

    Duration: 06:01

  • Gospel at Colonus

    Sue Perkins meets director Lee Breur and composer Bob Telson.

    Duration: 05:58

  • The Best Fringe Theatre

    Danny Hayman on the cream of Fringe Theatre.

    Duration: 07:53

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Sue Perkins
Producer Pauline Law

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