Capturing the Light
Capturing the Light by Elsa McTaggart is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at theSpaceTriplex. It has 12 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 11:40 to Fri 28 Aug, 11:40. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
The third child of Gaelic-speaking crofters, William McTaggart became one of Scotland’s most celebrated artists through sheer determination and hard work. What is his legacy a century on, for his country and family? Songwriter Elsa McTaggart tells the story of her great-grandfather’s extraordinary life and talent, and how it shaped her own creative identity. Made in the Outer Hebrides – and part of the Made in Scotland showcase – this visually striking new theatre show is written by Elsa McTaggart and directed by Fringe First winner Laura Cameron-Lewis. Production design by Robbie Thomson. MadeInScotlandShowcase.com
Details
- Performer: Elsa McTaggart
- Venue: theSpaceTriplex
- Space: Big
- Genre: THEATRE, Music, Visual art
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 45 minutes
- Room size: about 130 seats (Big) — 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
- Wheelchair access: lift
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet, BSL signed performances
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: The main entrance has 1 step (a temporary wheelchair ramp is available). Access to the theatre is via a staircase. A platform lift is available for wheelchairs. Platform lift dimensions 80cm wide x 190cm high x 120cm deep. Weight Loading 500kg Wheelchair access type:Lift (Platform Lift) 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 3 published reviews and 3 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.
It’s also possible that anyone with a low tolerance for the idea that praying to God might send you a Land Rover Defender might bridle at the explicit Christianity on offer.
— All Edinburgh Theatre (3 out of 5 stars)
A thoughtful, lyrical, and deeply Scottish piece of theatre — one that treats art not as spectacle, but as inheritance.
— Counter Culture (5 out of 5 stars)
This show, directed by Laura Cameron-Lewis and produced by sruth-mara in association with An Lanntair is part of the prestigious Made in Scotland Showcase at this years Edinburgh Fringe, and is a fitting tribute two…
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Fri 7 Aug, 11:40 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 11:40 — Already performed — £13.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 11:40 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 11:40 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 11:40 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 11:40 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 11:40 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 11:40 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 11:40 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 11:40 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 11:40 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 11:40 — Already performed — £13.00