Spirit of '47 Highlights
A collaboration between the British Council and Edinburgh International Festival.
New European Songbook: Part Two
The second concert featuring collaborations between European and new-to-Europe musicians.
New European Songbook: Part One
A concert of new collaborations between European musicians and artists new to Europe.
Reflections on Syria
Artists, directors and filmmakers discuss how art has responded to war in Syria.
Martin Creed's Words and Music
Turner Prize-winning artist and musician Martin Creed performs live from Spirit of '47.
MINEFIELD: Joining the armed forces
The veterans reflect on how they signed up, and the beginnings of the war.
New and Now: International Playwrights Q&A session
The Royal Court Theatre's six new writers discuss their plays. Vicky Featherstone hosts.
Speech: On art, culture and politics
Extract from Guillermo Calderón's powerful monologue about Chilean politics.
There is No One Between You and Me: Mariam and Jawwad
Two scenes from Dalia Taha's haunting new play about a woman's return to her hometown.
You Never Touched the Dirt: Tradition and modernity clash in China
Chinese playwright Zhu Yi's witty play explores the dramatic transformation of China.
Drainage Alley: The pipe explosion
Every day is a struggle for the residents of one alleyway in Havana, Cuba.
Ghalia's Miles: On the way to Hamra Street
In Beirut, Ghalia endeavours to find a home for the young Syrian boy in her care.
Bad Roads: Romance in a war zone
An unlikely tale of desire from Ukrainian playwright Natal’ya Vorozhbit's Bad Roads.
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Spirit of '47: A poem by Christine De Luca
Edinburgh Makar Christine De Luca shares her poem celebrating 70 years of the EIF.
The Power of Plays
David Greig leads a discussion about the unique ability theatre has to effect change.
Arts in the Aftermath of Conflict
Allan Little talks to Harriet Lamb, Willie Doherty, Maya Zbib and Esa Aldegheri.
Cultural Connections
Fergus Linehan and Graham Sheffield discuss 70 years of the EIF.















