Massed Pipes & DrumsIn 2012 (3-25 August), Edinburgh once again hosts one of the World's most spectacular entertainment events as The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo draws together a host of creative talent from four continents to pay sparkling tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee and the year of Creative Scotland. Read more …
This will be the 62nd extravaganza to be staged at the Scottish capital's ancient Castle - a spectacular and inspiring backcloth for this remarkable and internationally acclaimed event. With innovative production, heart-stopping sound, imaginative graphics, state-of-the-art lighting and specially commissioned fireworks, the 90-minute show is set to captivate a large cosmopolitan audience. The line-up of nearly 1000 performers includes hundreds of musicians, pipers, drummers, singers and dancers, as well as one of the World's most sensational percussion groups: Switzerland's Top Secret Drum Corps.
While it’s true that a large proportion of the cast is from the Armed Forces, the event still manages to catch you off guard occasionally.
It's history, Brigadier David Allfrey, sir, in more ways than you know it.
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: Bond, Brave and The Beano to feature in this year's show
Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh from Friday August 3, 2012, until Saturday August 25, 2012. More info: www.edintattoo.co.uk
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