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Innovations Contemporary Dance Platform at Festival Theatre

Dates: 10/7/2025 - 10/8/2025

📍 Theatre: Festival Theatre


Innovations Contemporary Dance Platform returns to The Studio at Festival Theatre in Edinburgh for two nights, showcasing new works from diverse choreographers and dance artists. This edition features Jack Webb's In Endless Edge, exploring unexpressed desires with performers Melissa Heywood and Catriona O'Connor; Dorine Mugisha's Joy, highlighting cultural identity through Krump and House dance; Jessica Castellón and Boris Orihuela's Current Accounts, which critiques workplace pressures; and Adrian Thömmes and Mariona Vinyes Ràfols' two people in a room, reflecting on intimate relationships. Now in its eleventh year, Innovations is a significant platform for emerging artists to gain visibility and support.

Cast and Creative Team for Innovations Contemporary Dance Platform at Festival Theatre

Cast

Filippo Gualandris
Ensemble
Mariona Vinyes Ràfols
Ensemble
Kiki Oladapo
Ensemble
Marie Gabrielle Koumenda
Ensemble
Catriona O'Connor
Ensemble
Melissa Heywood
Ensemble
Adrian Thömmes
Ensemble
Boris Orihuela
Ensemble
Jessica Castellón
Ensemble
Kemono L Riot
Ensemble

Creative Team

Marie Gabrielle Koumenda
Musician
Dorine Mugisha
Choreographer
Jack Webb
Choreographer
Jessica Castellón
Choreographer
Boris Orihuela
Choreographer
Eugenio Parra Guarino
Composer
Arian Araujo
Lighting Designer
Alba Postigo
Lighting Designer
Jeremy Delorme
Composer
Mariona Vinyes Ràfols
Choreographer
Adrian Thömmes
Choreographer

News About Innovations Contemporary Dance Platform at Festival Theatre

Innovations Contemporary Dance Platform Returns to Edinburgh For November
Innovations Contemporary Dance Platform Returns to Edinburgh For November
October 07, 2025 Innovations Contemporary Dance Platform (Innovations) - which showcases the best in new work from choreographers and dance artists working across Scotland and beyond - is back at The Studio at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, for two nights only.

About the Theatre

Built in 1953, the Festival Theatre's revolutionary thrust stage provides a theatrical experience so profound, it has inspired look-alikes around the world. Originally housed in a tent, the stage now sits in an iconic example of Modernist architecture. 

The theatre offers special access seating on the orchestra level. 

PARKING

Paid parking is available in our lower Queen Street Lot (below the Festival Theatre, at Lakeside Drive). The cost is $25, but it is only $20 when pre-booked along with your auditorium ticket order. Special access parking (with a valid accessible parking permit) is available in our Upper lot next to the Festival Theatre. Spaces are limited, so reservations should be made in advance.

Parking may also be available in our Upper Lot for patrons without a disability permit. The cost is $25 and is only available day of show if space permits.

Limited free parking is available along the circular drive in Upper Queen's Park (Richard Monette Way), adjacent to the theatre, and on both sides of the Avon River. 

For Motor Coaches/Buses, load and unload in Upper Queen's Park (Richard Monette Way). Please do not remain in the loading zone longer than 15 minutes.

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What shows have played recently at Festival Theatre?

Home Bird (4/11/14-4/12/14)
Singin' in The Rain (2/25/14-3/15/14)
War Horse (1/22/14-2/15/14)
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White Christmas (11/29/13-1/4/14)
Eat, Pray, Laugh! (11/5/13-11/9/13)
Fascinating Aïda: Charm Offensive (11/2/13-11/2/13)
Barbara Dickson (10/27/13-10/27/13)
Three Phantoms (10/24/13-10/26/13)
Richard Alston Dance Company (10/22/13-10/22/13)

What shows are coming up next at Festival Theatre?

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