KINDER
KINDER is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Underbelly, Cowgate. It has 24 performances listed, running from Wed 5 Aug, 14:00 to Sun 30 Aug, 14:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Winner, Best LGBTQIA+ Edinburgh Fringe Award (List). An unexpected call from a library derails a performance planned by newly arrived drag artist Goody Prostate, booked to headline the local reading hour. But as they race against the clock to scramble together a new act in real time, they spiral into a chaotic interrogation of childhood, memory and a long overdue examination of what it means to grow up. The library is open – sit down, be quiet and listen. Because sometimes, reading is what? Fundamentalist. * (List, BingeFringe.com, TheatreWeekly.com, AYoungishPerspective.co.uk, WhatsTheShow.com.au, SeeDoEatReview.com).
Details
- Venue: Underbelly, Cowgate
- Space: Big Belly
- Genre: THEATRE, LGBTQ+, Drag
- Country: AUSTRALIA
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 60 seats (Big Belly) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 24, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Access features: Relaxed performances, BSL signed performances
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: There are 32 steps into this venue from the cowgate entrance. 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 4 published reviews and 14 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.
After mistaking a storytelling gig at the local library as catering to adults, drag-clown Goody Prostate (Ryan Stewart) discovers they are actually expected to read to children - and that a protest is happening outside…
KINDER is an essential call to action in an increasingly fractured world.
A joyous and deeply moving solo show that brilliantly blends camp comedy with a heartfelt exploration of identity and belonging.
— Culture Fix (4 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 5 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £8.50
- Thu 6 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £8.50
- Fri 7 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £8.50
- Sat 8 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £14.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £14.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £14.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £14.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £14.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 14:00 — Cancelled — £13.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £14.00