Larkhill
Larkhill is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at theSpace on the Mile. It has 6 performances listed, running from Mon 24 Aug, 13:40 to Sat 29 Aug, 13:40. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
The women of the Auxiliary Territorial Service were crucial to the domestic and international efforts of the British Army during World War II. Over 250,000 young girls signed to the ATS: many working out of Larkhill in Wiltshire. This new piece explores their stories using verbatim testimony and contemporaneous musical numbers. Talking Shadows has a passion for presenting forgotten, true stories which have been described as being 'Not a dry history lesson but a living memory' (1966: * CounterCultureUK.com); 'Intense, emotional, excellent' (OTMA: TheRealChrisparkle.com); 'Wonderful' (1612: The Mumble). Sell-out shows 2025.
Details
- Venue: theSpace on the Mile
- Space: Space 1
- Genre: THEATRE, Musical theatre, Historical
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 45 minutes
- Room size: about 52 seats (Space 1) — 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: 6 - 10 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 24 Aug, 13:40 — Already performed — £12.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 13:40 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 13:40 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 13:40 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 13:40 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 13:40 — Already performed — £12.00