Between Strands

Between Strands is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Laughing Horse @ The Counting House. It has 5 performances listed, running from Tue 18 Aug, 10:30 to Sat 22 Aug, 10:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.

About this show

Have you ever thought about what your hair holds? Between Strands is a visually striking and emotionally resonant performance that explores memory, love and loss through the symbolic power of hair. The performance follows a young woman living in the UK as she navigates the death of her grandmother in Taiwan. Drawing on Taiwanese rituals and East Asian traditions, it traces how life, grief and remembrance pass between generations. From newborn hair-shaving ceremonies symbolising renewal to mourning practices that mark loss, hair becomes a thread connecting the living and the departed.

Details

  • Venue: Laughing Horse @ The Counting House
  • Space: The Attic
  • Genre: THEATRE, Physical theatre, Artist(s) of colour
  • Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
  • Running time: 60 minutes
  • Room size: about 30 seats (The Attic) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
  • Performances listed: 5, of which 0 still to come and on sale

Accessibility

  • Venue notes: Accessible entry: Two flights of 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.

What the reviewers said

We have captured 1 published review and 2 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.

  • “Between Strands” deserves praise for its sincerity and beauty

    — A Youngish Perspective (5 out of 5 stars)

Performance dates and ticket availability

  • Tue 18 Aug, 10:30 — Already performed — Free
  • Wed 19 Aug, 10:30 — Already performed — Free
  • Thu 20 Aug, 10:30 — Already performed — Free
  • Fri 21 Aug, 10:30 — Already performed — Free
  • Sat 22 Aug, 10:30 — Already performed — Free

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