Nic Green’s Trilogy and David Leddy’s Sussurus among highlights of IETM

Scottish Dance Theatre - NQR

Umbrella group assembles Glasgow theatre festival bill

At a time when the threat of cutbacks hangs over Scottish theatre, it might be wise to take a good look at this theatre arts conference, for much of the work being showcased will not – if the auguries are true – be seen again on this scale for some years. Steve Slater, producer of IETM (the International Network for Contemporary Performing Arts), this year visiting Glasgow, feels this is an opportunity that involves the whole population of the city. ‘People won’t be able to help but notice that there’s this concentration of work over four days,’ he says. ‘There’s an energy to it that’ll bleed out to people in the city – this isn’t like a medical conference, it will have an impact on the cultural landscape.’

This gathering takes in virtually every venue in Glasgow, and aside from several newly commissioned pieces (Laika’s Bridging and Fish and Game’s Alma Mater and SDT’s Life and Times of Girl A & NQR among them) showcases much of the best of Scottish theatre over the last few years. Among the acclaimed productions on offer are David Leddy’s Sussurus, Nic Green’s Trilogy and Dogstar’s The Tailor of Inverness. What’s notable about these, and many other pieces performed over the long weekend of IETM is that they have an earlier track record of success. You can also go along to one of the many discussion events that will take place in the city by contacting the organisers.

Various venues, Glasgow, Fri 4–Mon 7 Nov

More: Theatre, Alma Mater, Bridging, David Leddy, Dogstar, Fish and Game, IETM, Laika, Nic Green, NQR, Scottish Dance Theatre, Steve Slater, Sussurus, The Life and Times of Girl A, The Tailor of Inverness, Trilogy

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