(Shadow) Home Secretary

(Shadow) Home Secretary by Liz Wesleydale is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Paradise in The Vault. It has 13 performances listed, running from Mon 17 Aug, 14:45 to Sun 30 Aug, 14:45. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.

About this show

After a devastating loss at the last general election, politician Liz Wesleydale finds herself in a scary place – the Shadow cabinet. Desperate for attention and relevancy, Liz embarks on a number of campaigns in order to win over the public before the next election.

Details

  • Performer: Liz Wesleydale
  • Venue: Paradise in The Vault
  • Space: The Annexe
  • Genre: THEATRE, Comedy, Satire
  • Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
  • Running time: 65 minutes
  • Room size: about 45 seats (The Annexe) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
  • Performances listed: 13, of which 0 still to come and on sale

Accessibility

  • Access features: Accessible toilet, Relaxed performances
  • Venue notes: Accessible entry: The Annexe is located next door to The Vault. Audiences leave the main foyer onto Merchant Street then access the Annexe via the Pend. There are 2 - 3 steps in the Pend then a narrow staircase inside the space. The audience enters at the rear of the raked auditorium. 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 17 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £12.00
  • Tue 18 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £12.00
  • Wed 19 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £12.00
  • Thu 20 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £12.00
  • Fri 21 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £12.00
  • Sat 22 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £12.00
  • Mon 24 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £12.00
  • Tue 25 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £12.00
  • Wed 26 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £12.00
  • Thu 27 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £12.00
  • Fri 28 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £12.00
  • Sat 29 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £12.00
  • Sun 30 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £12.00

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