Under Glass

One of the most unusual shows at this year’s Fringe is Under Glass – a 20-minute piece of physical theatre where the characters are on display in a series of glass jars and cabinets to create an animated display of human life.

Taking place in the basement of the imposing McEwan Hall, Under Glass is at once a museum exhibit, gallery and medical laboratory, providing a snapshot of individuals as they attempt, with varying success, to live within their limits. The performers range from a shy "wallflower" pinned behind a glass panel, to a man clockwatching in his office.

Created by renowned collaborators Suzy Wilson and Paul Clark and produced by Fuel, Under Glass continues The Clod Ensemble’s reputation for creating innovative work that blends visual imagery, choreography, and music. Individual performances have been developed over the last two years, with this production adapted specifically for the Fringe with an original score by Paul Clark.