Birds / Humans / Machines / Dolphins
Sunday 24 November | 13-14:00
Paid (ticketed)
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Visit organiser website(this link will open in a new window)A performance which fuses poetry, music, and the acoustic recordings of dolphins and birds, Birds / Humans / Machines / Dolphins gives voice to the non-human in surprising and original ways.
Born from a residency with the University of Aberdeen's School of Biological Sciences, poet Genevieve Carver engages with the birds on an uninhabited Orcadian island and passive acoustic monitoring work studying dolphin and porpoise around the Moray Firth.
In collaboration with composer Lucie Treacher, Genevieve will perform works from her pamphlet, Birds / Humans / Machines / Dolphins, as well as the EP, Hydrophonica, which weaves underwater hydrophone recordings with spoken word, human whistling, and live music.
Chaired through the ConVERSE Emerging Chairs Programme with Edinburgh University.
This event is supported by Book Week Scotland 2024 event funding.
Venue information
Dance Base Studio
14-16 Grassmarket
Edinburgh
EH1 2JU
Dance Base is situated in the historic Grassmarket district of Edinburgh. The building is set over the first and second floors of a building in the centre of a bustling and vibrant area of the city, tucked right underneath Edinburgh Castle. At Dance Base, we have: Four purpose-built dance studios, each with sprung dance floor, barres, mirrors and a sound system Public changing facilities and toilets, including lockers A reception area with seating and friendly Dance Base staff to welcome you Two further foyer/waiting areas with seating An office space, kitchen, meeting room and green room for staff and teachers The venue has a lift or level access to all areas of the building. Accessible toilets and changing facilities can be found opposite reception and next to the main changing rooms at the rear of the building. Fixed induction loops are provided at the reception counter and in studio two, three and four. A portable induction loop is available for use in other areas of the building. It can be borrowed from reception. To get the best experience at Dance Base, please tell us what you need before you visit. To speak to someone at Dance Base, you can contact us by phone or email. If you’d prefer to book an appointment, please contact us via email or give us a call on 0131 225 5525.