Sh!t Theatre: Or What's Left of Us
Theatre (folk, performance art)
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Venue 26Summerhall - TechCube 0
- 16:45
- Aug 25
- 1 hour
- Country: United Kingdom - England
- Group: Sh!t Theatre and Soho Theatre
- Warnings and additional info: Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing. Contains haze. Contains discussion of grief, death and suicide. Contains scenes involving gluten and dairy products.
- 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 are not allowed in the venue
- Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Description
Multi award-winning 'magnificent Fringe legends' (Time Out) Sh!t Theatre are back! And we're totally fine! Actually all things considered, we're OK. Feeling alright. Thriving, even? That's a bit far, but we have learnt some folk songs. We've got into folk recently and it's been really helpful. Come sing some folk songs with us! A swift 60 minutes of classic folk followed by a singaround in the Summerhall bar. Because we need a drink, don't we? But we're doing OK. 'Few companies make shows that are so consistently, outrageously fun*' (Guardian). *fun not guaranteedPlease 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: Once in the Courtyard, follow the signs up the access ramp, pass in front of the decking bar and into the main reception. Follow signage down the corridor, past the Café turning left at the neon corridor. Once past the double doors, go past the Red Lecture Theatre and through the next set of double doors and Tech Cube 0 is directly ahead of you.
- Stairs: Information not supplied
Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp, Level Access
Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info
Captioned performances
- Dates: 15 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.
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- 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
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- Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance
Amy S 18 days ago
Funny and poignant and cathartic. Spending time with these two was like spending time with your wittiest and most honest friends who happen to have great voices. And have been through heartbreak. And understand yours. Don’t miss the singalong after the show.
Ruth Lo 23 days ago
Beautifully written and totally heartbreaking. We loved joining in the singing.
David Bloomfield 25 days ago
Modern troubadours, Sh!t Theater once again delivers an engaging, funny, thought-provoking performance with poetry, song, and drink. Here, death takes center stage, salved by companionship, history, and beer.
Deirdre Armstrong 32 days ago
This show is definitely one of the best! It is poignant and sometimes painfully moving. It doesn’t hide away from grief and while making us laugh in singing traditional songs it also reminds us that people have always been singing about losses in their lives. It’s memorable and brilliantly performed and sung. Please keep Sh!t theatre going!
Katie 33 days ago
Beautiful and haunting. Loved the humour and you could tangibly feel the love these performers have for what they do. Could not disagree more with the review below mine - sharing grief with an audience isn’t self-indulgent, it’s inviting intimacy and connection, and I for one was completely drawn in. Stunning show.
Nick Russell 33 days ago
Promised much and begins well. Lovely harmonies, quirky details, beautiful ink prints on the backdrop and a summoning of the mythical spirit of John Barleycorn. But, sadly, the music and the magic steadily ebbed away amidst a series of increasingly self-indulgent anecdotes.
Caroline Smith 34 days ago
My pick of the Fringe. Haven’t seen any of their previous shows so I didn’t know what to expect. I was blown away. The progression. The use of music. Just wow. And the optional sing-around afterwards was very lovely too.
Wendi Royal 35 days ago
Each of the three shows of Sh!t Theatre that I had seen previously were memorable and unique. One was about council flats, one about Dollywood and the third and best was about Malta. So I didn’t know what to expect. This one is about folk music and the loss of someone close to you—a parent or a partner. They write beautifully and poignantly of grief and loss. I think these two women are geniuses—I love their writing, their harmonies and their creativity.
Anne 36 days ago
Best show I've seen at the fringe in the first three days. Weird but amazing
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