JOSIAH
JOSIAH is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall. It has 12 performances listed, running from Mon 17 Aug, 21:05 to Sat 29 Aug, 17:55. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Based on the autobiography of Josiah Henson. Born into slavery in Maryland, enduring 41 years of unimaginable brutality and persecution before escaping to Canada. The play dramatises his unwavering resilience, determination and faith; the indomitable spirit which led him to become a respected leader, minister and teacher. His story inspired Harriet Beecher Stowe to create Uncle Tom in the seminal novel of the 19th Century – Uncle Tom’s Cabin. This is a story that matters today in a time when histories are being erased and challenged. It is a compelling true Canadian story of triumph over adversity.
Details
- Venue: theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
- Space: Theatre 1
- Genre: THEATRE, Historical, Drama
- Country: CANADA
- Running time: 75 minutes
- Room size: about 60 seats (Theatre 1) — 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: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Up shallow ramp from the external Courtyard, then level access into the theatre Wheelchair access type:Level Access 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 7 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.
Josiah, based on the autobiography of Josiah Henson, charts the extraordinary journey of a man born into slavery in Maryland.
— One4Review (5 out of 5 stars)
Despite the minimalist staging, there’s a real cinematic feel to the story.
— Lothian Life (5 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Mon 17 Aug, 21:05 — Already performed — £10.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 21:05 — Already performed — £12.50
- Wed 19 Aug, 21:05 — Already performed — £12.50
- Thu 20 Aug, 21:05 — Already performed — £12.50
- Fri 21 Aug, 21:05 — Already performed — £12.50
- Sat 22 Aug, 21:05 — Already performed — £12.50
- Mon 24 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £12.50
- Tue 25 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £12.50
- Wed 26 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £12.50
- Thu 27 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £12.50
- Fri 28 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £12.50
- Sat 29 Aug, 17:55 — Already performed — £12.50