A Different Kind of Heartbreak
A Different Kind of Heartbreak is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Just The Tonic at The Mash House. It has 12 performances listed, running from Thu 6 Aug, 12:50 to Mon 17 Aug, 12:50. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Everyone goes through heartbreak in their 20s but what if you need surgery to fix it? Athanasia was enjoying life, partying with her friends and dating casually to avoid heartache, when she found out she already had two holes in her heart. In this one-woman show, award-winning musician / comedian Athanasia Kontou tells the story of a life-changing heart surgery. Songs about being in pain, jokes about anxiety, and stories from her diary entries coalesce into an authentic, witty and hilarious musical comedy hour about finding strength and resilience in vulnerability.
Details
- Venue: Just The Tonic at The Mash House
- Space: Just The Bottle Room
- Genre: CABARET, Alternative Comedy, Storytelling
- Country: AUSTRIA
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 60 seats (Just The Bottle Room) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 12, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: The main entrance is accessed either via an alley and some steps (appximately 20) from Cowgate or from an alley and steps down (approximately 15) from Guthrie St. Once in the venue, this space is accessed vias approximately 20 stairs Stairs: 20+ Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Thu 6 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £10.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £10.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £10.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £10.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £10.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £10.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £10.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £10.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £10.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £10.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £10.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £10.00