Extend your cultural tour of Scotland by getting to know the artists and stories behind the New Victory Scottish Festival. Performances from the New Vic are so much more than just affordable entertainment—come early or stay late and enjoy one of these New Vic Extras.
TALK-BACKS (Free)
Want to know more about how and why the Festival artists do what they do?
Ask them directly in these moderated conversations after select performances.
Shona Reppe from Cinderella:
Friday, Sept. 25, 3pm
Richard Medrington, Rick Conte and Dog
from The Man Who Planted Trees:
Friday, Oct. 9, 7pm
Cast members from Hansel and Gretel:
Sunday, Oct. 25, 3pm
FYI EXHIBIT and LOBBY ACTIVITY (Free)
Why is Hansel and Gretel performed as "promenade theater," rather than on a traditional proscenium stage? What mishaps have happened during performances of Cinderella? Learn the lore of Scotland and background trivia about the Festival's casts and creative teams in our FYI Exhibit, open in the New 42nd Street Studios (second floor) before and after performances of Cinderella and The Man Who Planted Trees.
Those attending My House can warm up their imaginations before the show with an age-appropriate, show-themed Lobby Activity. Studio 3B opens 30 minutes before every performance and audiences are invited to come play.
NEW VIC STUDIO FAMILY WORKSHOPS:Theater Games
No experience is required for your family to learn exciting new skills in our exciting family workshop series, led by highly trained professional Teaching Artists. Explore some of the themes of Hansel and Gretel in:
Theater Games
Develop story, character and ensemble through theater games and improvisation.
Saturday, Oct. 24 at 11:30am or 3:30pm
Sunday, Oct. 25 at 10am
NV4us:Hansel and Gretel
For Participants Ages 12-15
The entire New Vic - from basement to balcony - will be magically transformed for this theater adventure. Once you step past the lobby doors, you'll enter the haunted forest of Hansel and Gretel for a very funny, creepy and kinda crazy walking adventure. Bring some friends and stay.close. together. This cool new theater experience is so eerie-awesome!
Friday, Oct. 23 at 7pm
• Private Q&A with the cast
• Behind-the-scenes tour of the tech that transforms
the New Vic into the "Grimm" world of Hansel & Gretel!
• A ticket to the performance
• Light refreshments
MORE ABOUT(Free)
Before every production opens, New Vic Members receive a free, MORE ABOUT newsletter emailed directly to them, with fun articles and activities about the show and the artists behind it.
NEW VICTORY SCHOOL TOOL™
RESOURCE GUIDES (Free Online) A complimentary resource guide for New Vic Education Partners, SCHOOL TOOL resource guides are filled with practical, ready-to-implement activities for the classroom. They provide educators with comprehensive lessons and materials that explore the artistry and themes of a production. Families can also enjoy many of the information and ideas in resource guides at home. Download a PDF of the
New Vic Scottish Festival School Tool
The New Victory Scottish Festival is made possible through funding from the
Scottish Government’s Edinburgh Festivals Expo Fund and the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival.