A Weight Off My Chest
A Weight Off My Chest by Geraldine Hickey is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Assembly George Square Studios. It has 25 performances listed, running from Wed 5 Aug, 18:40 to Sun 30 Aug, 18:40. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
I had breast reduction surgery, but they took them all. They were big and heavy and I wanted it to be easier to find clothes that would fit. I wanted to be ready to evacuate in the middle of the night and not think I would die in a fire with one arm stuck in a bra strap. I wanted to believe in the possibility of doing a handstand… without hitting myself in the face. This show is like a big warm hug from your favourite (undeniably queer) aunty' * (Time Out, 2025).
Details
- Performer: Geraldine Hickey
- Venue: Assembly George Square Studios
- Space: Studio Four
- Genre: COMEDY, Stand-up
- Country: AUSTRALIA
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 60 seats (Studio Four) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 25, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: lift
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Lift access through the glass box into the main studio area. If not taking the lift there are 12 steps down into the performance space. There is level access via Windmill Lane off of Buccleuch Place. Wheelchair access type:Lift (Building Lift) 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.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 5 Aug, 18:40 — Already performed — £9.00
- Thu 6 Aug, 18:40 — Already performed — £9.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 18:40 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 18:40 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 18:40 — Already performed — £14.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 18:40 — Already performed — £14.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 18:40 — Already performed — £14.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 18:40 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 18:40 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 18:40 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 18:40 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 18:40 — Already performed — £14.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 18:40 — Already performed — £12.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 18:40 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 18:40 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 18:40 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 18:40 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 18:40 — Already performed — £14.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 18:40 — Already performed — £12.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 18:40 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 18:40 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 18:40 — Cancelled — £12.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 18:40 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 18:40 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 18:40 — Already performed — £14.00