Define Queerness
Define Queerness is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Venue 13. It has 10 performances listed, running from Sat 8 Aug, 19:45 to Sat 29 Aug, 19:45. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
How do you define queerness? What was your first exposure to queerness? What does being queer mean to you? Define Queerness is a verbatim piece which explores gender, sexuality and identity within relationships, friendships and social pressures. Written using text from recorded interviews with two queer couples, Define Queerness showcases a variety of experiences and issues regarding queer love in an authentic and personal way. Built through a devised theatre process, Define Queerness aims to uplift queer communities and create a space for queer joy.
Details
- Venue: Venue 13
- Space: Main Space
- Genre: THEATRE, LGBTQ+, Verbatim
- Country: CANADA
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 50 seats (Main Space) — 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, Relaxed performances, BSL signed performances
- Venue notes: 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 2 published reviews 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.
Incorporating interviews with queer couples, this piece of verbatim theatre celebrates different experiences of queerness and forges a space for community and individuality.
— The List (4 out of 5 stars)
'Define Queerness’ is stunning from start to finish.
— A Youngish Perspective (5 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Sat 8 Aug, 19:45 — Already performed — £12.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 19:45 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 19:45 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 19:45 — Already performed — £12.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 19:45 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 19:45 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 19:45 — Already performed — £12.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 19:45 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 19:45 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 19:45 — Already performed — £12.00