Edinburgh International Festival Conversations
4 August 2015
In partnership with Edinburgh International Festival, BBC Arts presents four of the world's leading lights in theatre and dance interviewed in front of an audience and streamed live online.
Away from the trappings of the stage, dancer Sylvie Guillem, actress Juliette Binoche and theatre-makers Robert Lepage and Simon McBurney talk about their careers, inspirations, passion for their artform and their aspirations for the future.
The sessions are presented, individually, by Deborah Bull and Jamie MacDougall at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. Follow the links below for more details.
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EIF Conversations 1: Sylvie Guillem
7 August: The celebrated ballet and contemporary dancer reflects on her life and career.
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EIF Conversations 2: Juliette Binoche
13 August: The actress discusses her performance as Antigone.
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EIF Conversations 3: Robert Lepage
18 August: The Canadian director talks about his highly anticipated play, 887.
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EIF Conversations 4: Simon McBurney
20 August: The actor and director on adapting The Encounter for the stage.
