Herstory in History
Herstory in History is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at theSpace @ Niddry St. It has 5 performances listed, running from Tue 25 Aug, 11:25 to Sat 29 Aug, 11:25. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Based on the real-life of a Chinese musical theatre actress, Herstory in History explores the awakening of a woman's agency. After years of portraying a legendary princess sacrificed for duty, the actress realises that both the ancient figure and her modern self are confined by the same invisible walls-defined as daughters, wives, or martyrs: never themselves. Facing struggles in life and career expectations, she refuses to remain a footnote in a predetermined narrative. In a powerful act of reclamation, she seizes the pen to rewrite her own story, evolving from a stage role into an independent soul.
Details
- Venue: theSpace @ Niddry St
- Space: Upper Theatre
- Genre: OPERA, Musical theatre, Drama
- Country: CHINA
- Running time: 50 minutes
- Room size: about 92 seats (Upper Theatre) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 5, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: lift
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Access via ground level entrance; then up one floor in a standard passenger lift. Wheelchair access type:Lift (Building Lift) Stairs: None 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
- Tue 25 Aug, 11:25 — Already performed — £15.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 11:25 — Already performed — £15.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 11:25 — Already performed — £15.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 11:25 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 11:25 — Already performed — £15.00