A revolutionary new show at Edinburgh's Summerhall is turning heads with its audacious reimagining of jazz legend Miles Davis. Miles combines live music, dramatic storytelling, and striking visuals to create a multi-sensory experience that transcends traditional biography.
Breaking Boundaries Like Davis Himself
The production mirrors Davis's own innovative spirit, refusing to be constrained by conventional theatre formats. Through inventive staging and a genre-defying score, the show captures the essence of Davis's relentless creativity.
A Cast That Channels the Cool
The ensemble delivers electrifying performances, with the lead actor embodying Davis's trademark intensity and vulnerability. The musical arrangements cleverly reinterpret classic compositions while staying true to their revolutionary roots.
Visual Jazz on Stage
The production's visual elements create a constantly evolving canvas that echoes Davis's own artistic evolution. Projections and lighting effects mirror the shifting moods of his different musical periods, from bebop to electric fusion.
This bold theatrical experiment proves that Miles Davis's legacy continues to inspire new generations of artists across disciplines. The show runs at Summerhall throughout the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, offering audiences a fresh perspective on one of music's true innovators.
