Darwin in Edinburgh
Darwin in Edinburgh is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Meeting Point @ Potterrow Underpass (Lothian Street Side). It has 5 performances listed, running from Wed 26 Aug, 14:00 to Sun 30 Aug, 14:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
In 1825 Darwin arrived to study medicine. In 1831, he set sail on HMS Beagle: a journey that changed history. Retrace his steps with a team of actors recreating the characters that influenced Darwin's own evolution here in Edinburgh. Led by geologist and walk leader Angus Miller and written by theatre maker Jane Westhead. The show is a unique engaging blend of walking tour and immersive theatre to experience this influential time in Darwin's early life.
Details
- Venue: Meeting Point @ Potterrow Underpass (Lothian Street Side)
- Genre: EVENTS, Theatre, Walk
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 90 minutes
- Performances listed: 5, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 26 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 14:00 — Cancelled — £16.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £16.00