All Rise is a thematic centerpiece of the 2026 Edinburgh International Festival, running from August 7 to August 30. Under the direction of violinist Nicola Benedetti, the festival celebrates the 250th anniversary of American independence with a diverse program featuring over 2,000 artists from 44 countries. Highlights include the world premiere of The Galloping Cure by Scottish Opera, a jazz ensemble residency led by Wynton Marsalis, and significant theatrical works such as Tony Kushner's Angels in America and the European premiere of Clown Show by Geoff Sobelle. The festival aims to provoke dialogue around themes of freedom, resilience, and cultural identity through a variety of performances and discussions.
Cast and Creative Team for All Rise at Edinburgh International Festival
Cast
Lewis den Hertog
Ensemble.
Finn den Hertog
Ensemble
Vicki Manderson
Ensemble
Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui
Ensemble
Dan Daw
Ensemble
Aszure Barton
Ensemble
Khulood Basel
Ensemble
Bashar Murkus
Ensemble
Olivier Rannou
Ensemble
Mario Banushi
Ensemble
Rabih Mroué
Ensemble
Lina Majdalanie
Ensemble
Zora Howard
Ensemble
Kiki Katese
Ensemble
Wagner Moura
Ensemble
Geoff Sobelle
Ensemble
Jaha Koo
Ensemble
Christiane Jatahy
Ensemble
Creative Team
Dan Daw
Performance Artist
Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui
Choreographer
Aszure Barton
Choreographer
James Gaffigan
Conductor
Tom Morris
Director
Adele Thomas
Director
Uchenna Ngwe
Music Specialist
Sarah Lewis
Professor
Anne Hardy
Artist
Catriona Price
Artist
Hailey Lahey
Production Stage Manager
Nicola Benedetti
Artistic Director
Rafael Payare
Music Director
Lucia Drever
Presenter.
Wynton Marsalis
Artistic Director
Khulood Basel
Theatre-maker
Kirill Petrenko
Conductor
Nicola Benedetti
Festival Director
Mario Banushi
Theatre-maker
Bashar Murkus
Theatre-maker
Kiki Katese
Founder
Zora Howard
Director
Geoff Sobelle
Theatre-maker
Christiane Jatahy
Director
Karina Canellakis
Conductor
Maxim Emelyanychev
Conductor
Stuart Stratford
Conductor
Gustavo Dudamel
Music & Artistic Director
Augustin Hadelich
Soloist
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