Nicola Benedetti, director of the Edinburgh International Festival, has implemented a "phone free" policy for live performances, citing artist and audience requests to preserve the unique experience of live performance. The festival aims to minimize disruptions caused by mobile phones during concerts.
The Edinburgh International Festival, under director Nicola Benedetti, will be a phone-free environment to enhance live performance. The policy, requested by artists and audiences, aims to protect the concert experience from disruptions like ringing phones and filming, though photo-taking at curtain calls will be permitted.
Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe previews showcase a diverse range of dance and circus performances, including AI-themed productions, explorations of cultural roots, and autobiographical works. Highlights include San Francisco Ballet's 'Mere Mortals', Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui's 'Ihsane', and the Palestinian Circus's 'Step and a Half'.
