Edinburgh International Festival 2007 - news on hotel packages from Theatre Breaks Ltd.
Festival season has well and truly arrived, and all kinds are vying for your attention. The Edinburgh International Festival, long considered one of the most important in the world, this year hosts a real feast of opera, theatre, dance and classical concerts.
[UKPRwire, Thu Jul 26 2007] Festival season has well and truly arrived. And festivals of all kinds are vying for your attention. But the one which just about everyone aims to get to - at least once in their life - is the Edinburgh Festival, long considered one of the most important in the world. This year's Edinburgh International Festival hosts a real feast of opera, theatre, dance and classical concerts with contributors representing a fascinating medley of true world-class talent - you would expect no less, of course.
The area that regularly causes concern is accommodation - it can often feel like a lost cause even trying to find somewhere to stay. For the second year, at the request of the EIF, Theatre Breaks Ltd has packaged various performances with accommodation from just £79 sterling per person. “There are new additions to last year's Apex City Hotels” says Simon Harding, MD of Theatre Breaks Ltd. “We felt that we needed to offer a range of levels - as not everyone even wants to stay in a four star hotel. So, we have added the University of Edinburgh accommodation centre, and the purpose-built five-star quality Smart City Hostel.” All are conveniently located for Festival venues, making life simpler between performances. In addition, rail travel - including sleeper berths from London - can also be arranged.
So, what's on the menu? There are packages for lovers of ballet, dance and theatre as well as opera and classical music. For details of all packages visit www.theatrebreaks.com/edinburgh or email res@theatrebreaks.com.
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For further information, images etc contact:
Barbara Stott
PR & Marketing Consultant
Theatre Breaks Ltd
barbara.stott@theatrebreaks.com
+44 (0)1727 834422
m: +44 (0)7973 480316
Editor's notes:
§ In business for 26 years, Theatre Breaks Ltd creates packages for individuals, groups and corporate clients in London, Stratford-upon-Avon, Edinburgh, Bath, York, Paris, Lille, Budapest, Vienna and elsewhere. Sister company Good to See arranges educational visits.
§ Phone: +44 (0)1727 834422 open: 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, 10am-2pm Saturday. Online at www.theatrebreaks.com.
§ Further Edinburgh breaks:
§ THE BIG ONE in full: An irresistible 3 Night Opera feast beginning with Candide by Leonard Bernstein on Friday 10 August 8.00pm, sung in English and featuring Sir Thomas Allen as Dr Pangloss. This entertaining opera is bursting with inventiveness using a broad range of musical styles - a fierce satire on American life in the 1950s and great fun, where jazz riffs and Broadway tunes. Then there's Claudio Monteverdi's L'ORFEO (sung in Italian with English supertitles) on Saturday 11th August at 7.15pm conducted by Jordi Savall one of the most important musicians working today. Set in a seventeenth century Arcadian paradise, this gorgeous production is one of the earliest works recognised as an opera. Then on Sunday 12th August at 7.00pm is ORLANDO FURIOSO by Antonio Vivaldi (Concert performance sung in Italian), conducted by Jean-Christophe Spinosi, whose dynamic style of conduction lends punch and charisma to this rarely performed opera. A three night stay including all three operas at The University of Edinburgh (Fri-Sun) is £319.
Other suggested packages:
16 August: A three night classical music break from £279pp
17 August: Take a one or two night theatre break from £93pp
18 August: A two night ballet fest £209pp
26 August: Immerse yourself in a classical three night opera break fr £229pp
28 August: Enjoy up to five nights of top-notch classical music from £79pp for one night, including:
1 September: A Celebration of Francis Poulenc.
Accommodation:
4* Apex City Hotel, near the Grassmarket
Superbly situated in the very heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, with stunning views of the Castle. A prime location for shopping and entertainment and with major attractions on the doorstep including the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood House, Dynamic Earth, Princes Street. Contemporary, chic, stylish. Four zone bedrooms - lounging, sleeping, working, bathing. Wide-screen TVs, DVD / CD players and cool bathrooms with wonderful walk-in power showers separate from the bath.
* 119 luxury bedrooms * Agua Bar, Restaurant and Private Dining * 4 quiet library spaces * handy Spa * Facilities are available to all Apex City Hotel guests
The Smart City Hostel
Smart city hostel is the new way to stay in Edinburgh. The hostel is a purpose-built five-star quality hostel although officially four star. All rooms are en suite, and the Café serves food and drink. In the heart of the Old Town, one minute from the Royal Mile.
The University of Edinburgh
18, Holyrood Park Road
Located within walking distance of Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle. Main accommodation centre offers almost 500 new en suite rooms plus a further 800 Standard Rooms. The modern John McIntyre Centre on the same magnificently landscaped site has a fully licensed bar, a shop, conservatory and extensive dining facilities.
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