Having a Baby – The Sh!t They Don’t Tell You in Books
Having a Baby – The Sh!t They Don’t Tell You in Books is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at theSpace on the Mile. It has 6 performances listed, running from Mon 17 Aug, 18:20 to Sat 22 Aug, 18:20. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
The journey to motherhood is fraught with the most painful and awkward moments for all women. This comedic and brutally honest one-woman show takes the audience on an emotional, and at times highly entertaining, rollercoaster. From morning sickness to hypnobirthing classes to labour, you won’t find this stuff in the pregnancy books! No holds barred; get ready for a whirlwind of witty anecdotes and graphic storytelling with an ending no mother could ever imagine.
Details
- Venue: theSpace on the Mile
- Space: Space 2
- Genre: THEATRE, Comedy, Drama
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 45 minutes
- Room size: about 55 seats (Space 2) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 6, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: lift
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Level entry through the reception of the Radisson Hotel. 5 steps lead to the Mezzanine level where the theatre is located. A platform lift is available for wheelchairs. Wheelchair access type:Lift (Platform 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
- Mon 17 Aug, 18:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 18:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 18:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 18:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 18:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 18:20 — Already performed — £12.00