Created and produced by And If Not Now artists Philip Pinsky and Karen Lamond.
An immersive, reactive, sound and film installation.
National Museum of Scotland, 1 – 14 Nov 2021. 10.30 – 16.30
Event Space, Level 2
Free entry. Sign up on the day in the Grand Gallery.
Grid Iron are delighted to support Edinburgh artists Philip Pinsky and Karen Lamond, who invite you to experience a transformed urban reality to inspire hope and possibility.
We have become accustomed to being assaulted by noise and danger in our city streets. In fact, many of us are so used to this constant barrage of information that we don’t even notice it any more. The pandemic allowed us quietness, space, fresh air.
A chance to realise that we don’t have to live this way. A moment to consider how we can make our cities somewhere we would choose to go rather than places to run away from.
Experience the change
Confronted with a heightened version of a busy urban junction; heavy traffic, pollution and noise, you will walk through a sound and film installation, guided by a lighted path. As you do so, notice how your position in the room directly impacts the environment around you. Watch and listen as your actions transform one environment into another and end the experience with a vivid and tranquil re-imagining of how we could all live peacefully in our cities.
And If Not Now, When? is a spark to ignite a desire for change. A considered shift in behaviour not just for our own wellbeing but for the wellbeing of others. Together we can make a positive difference to the climate crisis, gain a better quality of life and change the course of our planet’s future.
Can we really wait and longer? And if not now, when?
About the artists
And If Not Now is a new Edinburgh-based art collective formed by composer and sound designer Philip Pinsky (whose work with Grid Iron includes, Roam, Decky Does a Bronco, Leaving Planet Earth and many more) and photographer and film maker Karen Lamond.
Driven by a desire for social change they formed in 2019 and this, their first major work, is timed to coincide with COP26. Working with set designer Karen Tennent and Production Manager Roy Fairhead, And If Not Now, When? is a response to the urgency of the climate crisis in light of the changes wrought by the global pandemic.
Further Information
HOW TO TAKE PART
To experience the installation, come to the Grand Gallery of the National Museum of Scotland on the day you wish to visit and a member of the team will sign you up for a timed slot.
Entry is free, but limited to one household or group at a time.
The experience lasts up to 10 minutes.
ACCESSIBILITY
The installation contains some loud noises and fast-moving images. The event is wheelchair accessible. Access to the event space is via a lift.
Support Us
If you’d like to support us to make live performances of Doppler happen when we’re able, or any of the other work that we’re doing, we would be extremely grateful.
Other Video
We are delighted that Doppler was invited to be part of The Scotsman Sessions, a series of short videos commissioned from artists all over the country giving a much needed platform for work while other activity is curtailed.
Cast
Keith Fleming
Sean Hay
Chloe-Ann Tylor
Nik Paget-Tomlinson
Production Team
Writer & Director:
Ben Harrison
Producer:
Judith Doherty
Finance & Development Manager:
Deborah Crewe
Dramaturg:
Eszter Marsalko
Composer:
David A. Pollock
Musician and Live Foley:
Nik Paget-Tomlinson
Set & Costume Designer:
Becky Minto
Puppet Designer:
Fergus Dunnet
Lighting Designer:
Elle Taylor
Production Manager
(2020 & Pre-rehearsal 2021):
Elle Taylor
Production Manager (2021):
Joe Connell
Technical Manager:
Roy Fairhead
Stage Manager:
Hannah Henderson
Deputy Stage Manager:
Katy Steele
Front of House Manager:
Kath Lowe
Support (Technical Support):
Ellie Agnew
Production Design Assistant:
Megan Adair
Social Media:
Rosie Bans / Delilah Rose Neil
Press & Marketing:
The Corner Shop Scotland
BSL:
Paul Belmonte & Rachel Amey
View Our Programme
To read more information about the show, including the Director’s Note and team biographies, have a look through our production programme.
Supporters
Grid Iron are delighted to support And If Not Know, When? as part of our New Ideas programme.
Past Productions
The productions are listed in chronological order with the most recent first.
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