After Shakespeare
After Shakespeare is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at theSpace @ Symposium Hall. It has 10 performances listed, running from Sat 8 Aug, 17:05 to Fri 28 Aug, 17:05. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Returning for its third Edinburgh season, After Shakespeare asks what happens to Shakespeare’s heroes and villains once the curtain falls. Lady Macbeth, Portia, Hamlet and King Hal reflect on power, love and survival, beyond the endings we think we know. In this acclaimed solo show, Lexi Wolfe transforms seamlessly between four iconic characters, weaving Shakespeare’s language with historical insight and fresh dramatic imagination. Witty, poignant, surprising; a thoughtful, inventive celebration of voice and consequence, long after the lights fade. 'A must-see show' * (EdinburghGuide.com). 'One of this year's stand-out shows' (GetYourCoatsOn.com). 'Refreshing and gifted writing' (WestEndBestFriend.co.uk).
Details
- Venue: theSpace @ Symposium Hall
- Space: Annexe
- Genre: THEATRE, Historical, Solo show
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 55 seats (Annexe) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 10, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: ramp
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Shallow ramp from Hill Square. Level access through building into the theatre. Wheelchair access type:Permanent Ramp Stairs: None Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
What the reviewers said
We have captured 1 published review and 9 audience reviews for this show from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s own listing. The excerpts below are the reviewers’ words, not ours — follow each link for the full review.
Lexi Wolfe delivers an exceptionally compelling Fringe performance in After Shakespeare, running on alternating days at 17:05 at theSpace @ Symposium Hall.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Sat 8 Aug, 17:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 17:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 17:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 17:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 17:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 17:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 17:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 17:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 17:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 17:05 — Already performed — £13.00