from Burton to Humanitarian
from Burton to Humanitarian by Call Me Elizabeth is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Assembly George Square Studios. It has 12 performances listed, running from Thu 6 Aug, 15:30 to Sun 30 Aug, 15:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Presented on even-numbered days (excluding Aug 12), your audience with Elizabeth Taylor resumes! Kayla Boye as Elizabeth, reflects on her tempestuous passion with Richard Burton which nearly killed them both, but which also transformed her to play perhaps her greatest role... AIDS activist and humanitarian. Directed by Michael Weber, presented by Olivier winner, Fringe legend (and twice Taylor's nephew by marriage to Burton) Guy Masterson. 'Brilliant! A must-watch for any Elizabeth Taylor fan!' (EdFringeReview.com). 'Captivating! A brilliantly polished production!' (ThreeWeeks). 'A shattering, exquisite performance that should not be missed' (ChicagoTheatreReview.com).
Details
- Performer: Call Me Elizabeth
- Venue: Assembly George Square Studios
- Space: Studio Two
- Genre: THEATRE, Solo show, Drama
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 195 seats (Studio Two) — 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
- Access features: Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: There are 12 steps into this venue. Stairs: 11- 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 3 published reviews and 8 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.
The life and loves of Elizabeth Taylor have been researched by the American actress Kayla Boye over several years.
Boyle once again captures Taylor’s glamour, wit and vulnerability beautifully, while revealing the determination that transformed a Hollywood icon into a passionate humanitarian.
— One4Review (5 out of 5 stars)
Elizabeth Taylor is still on the telephone. During Kayla Boye’s performance of the Hollywood superstar Call Me Elizabeth: From Burton to Humanitarian, the telephone becomes more than a prop. 5 Star
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Thu 6 Aug, 15:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 15:30 — Already performed — £16.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 15:30 — Already performed — £16.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 15:30 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 15:30 — Already performed — £16.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 15:30 — Already performed — £15.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 15:30 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 15:30 — Already performed — £16.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 15:30 — Already performed — £15.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 15:30 — Already performed — £15.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 15:30 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 15:30 — Already performed — £16.00