Barefoot Before God
Barefoot Before God by Lorna Ní Shúilleabháin is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Hoots @ Nicolson Square. It has 9 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 16:35 to Sat 15 Aug, 16:35. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Born and raised in Catholic Ireland, Lorna finds herself barefoot and bewildered in Barcelona. Through storytelling, and crowd work, she explores Catholic guilt, sexuality and cultural confusion. Blending wit with vulnerability, the show unpacks shame and to rebuild identity in a new culture. After sold-out runs in Barcelona and Dublin, Lorna creates an atmosphere where audiences feel part of the journey. 'Lorna's charisma drives the show from start to finish... energy doesn't drop for a second' (Audience Review). A story of transformation, for anyone learning to laugh at the shame they were raised in.
Details
- Performer: Lorna Ní Shúilleabháin
- Venue: Hoots @ Nicolson Square
- Space: Nic 4 (Nicolson Square Venues)
- Genre: COMEDY, Stand-up, Storytelling
- Country: IRELAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 25 seats (Nic 4 (Nicolson Square Venues)) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 9, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Through main entrance (Epworth Hall door) up a permanent staircase with handrails on both sides to First Floor Wheelchair access type:Level Access, Lift (Building Lift) Stairs: 11- 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 1 published review and 9 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.
From the outset, Lorna proves herself to be incredibly engaging and a natural talent. Her crowd work was particularly impressive; she builds a strong rapport with the audience, and her responses are spontaneous and…
— The Student (4 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Fri 7 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £5.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £5.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £5.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £5.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £5.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £5.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £5.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £5.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £5.00