The Rotting Hart
Theatre (horror, lgbtq+)
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Venue 30Scottish Storytelling Centre - George Mackay Brown Library
- 21:15
- Aug 26
- 1 hour
- Country: United Kingdom - Scotland
- Group: Crested Fools in collaboration with Fronteiras Theatre Lab
- Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes
- Accessibility: May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
- Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
- Policy applies to: Children under 18 months
Description
A young man spends years in isolation when a stranger bursts into his life. Tall and proud and full to the brim. Now, despite resisting, the young man can feel something stirring inside him, and intrusive thoughts make him wonder whether the stranger's proud neck would fit between his growing canines… Predator or prey. Hunt or be hunted. A new queer horror exploring the history of homophobia in Spain and the ways ignorance and hate can transform men into wild beasts. ‘Orejon's performance is captivating…’ **** (TheReviewsHub.com) ‘...a stunning piece of storytelling…’ **** (Stagey Chaos).Please note that while all media gallery content is provided by verified members of the event, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society does not review or approve this content before it is posted. Reports of inappropriate content or copyright infringement can be directed to [email protected].
General venue access
- Accessible entry: There is step free access at the John Knox House entrance of the building, the main entrance door for Storytelling Centre has 9 steps leading up to to it from street level. If not taking the lift there is then a total of 17 steps up to the library (9 steps, a landing, and then 8 additional steps). All guests enter library through same door once inside the building.
- Stairs: 20+
Wheelchair access type: Level Access, Lift (Building Lift)
Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info
Captioned performances
- Dates: 9 August
- Type: Open
- Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team to book your tickets and request any specific seating locations or if booking a unit is required.
How and when to make an access booking
- Phone: +44 (0)131 226 0002
- Email: [email protected]
- Textphone: +44 (0)7860 018 299
- Find out more about access at the Fringe.
Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:
- Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
- Requires extra assistance when at a venue
- Has specific seating requirements
- Is a wheelchair user
- Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance
Neil 48 days ago
One of the best one-person shows I've ever seen. The actor made brilliant use of the space, making direct eye contact with several people, going up the aisle, never letting us lose interest. A very unique and talented performance.
Alejandro Romero 50 days ago
Absolutely brilliant. One of the best shows I've seen this Fringe. Orejón's mesmerising performance will trap you in this eerie story about a guy too young and naive to understand the animalistic nature of his desires.
C A Maitland 52 days ago
Absolutely spellbinding - the tragedy and horror of the piece were enthralling. The staging was brilliantly creative and the actor's performance entrancing. Sublime.
Cameron 53 days ago
The most cinematic show I've seen Fringe despite the fact that it's a one man show. Definitely the best show I've seen so far!!
Glenys Mclaren 54 days ago
One man show by very talented actor, fluent in both English and Spanish. It helps if you are as well, because there is a lot of Spanish involved. The script covers the legal situation regarding homosexuality throughout history in Spain, which was as bad as everywhere else. Its a lot to take in, especially with the magical realism of the young man turning into a dog and devouring his seducer who becomes a stag, let alone the sinister and sinful events believed to have happened at the nearby abandoned monastery. The actor skillfully holds your attention as you try to follow it all and in the hands of a less masterful performer it would have been dire.
Adrianna K 54 days ago
One person show but performed in such a wonderful way, that I felt like I did see the whole scenery that the actor described - Toledo mountains and the spooky monastery. It was an amazing experience and I was very much impressed both with the story and the performance.
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All Edinburgh Theatre 54 days ago
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