More Tales From Your Queer Elder
More Tales From Your Queer Elder is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Greenside @ George Street. It has 11 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 16:05 to Sat 22 Aug, 16:05. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
'If you need an hour of positivity and wonderful dancing (and lots of good laughs!), this is one for you.' (TheEdinburghReporter.co.uk). An acclaimed performer delivers a vibrant dance/spoken word show. 70+, plus-sized lesbian artist shares intimate, queer-centred stories that celebrate inclusivity and urge audiences to chase their dreams. In Lucia’s fifth Edinburgh Fringe production, she premieres new work alongside timeless gems, weaving personal narratives from decades of experience into a powerful testament to authentic living and artistic passion. Lucia’s performance inspires viewers to push beyond their limits and pursue their life's ambitions.
Details
- Venue: Greenside @ George Street
- Space: Olive Studio
- Genre: CIRCUS, LGBTQ+, Performance art
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 50 minutes
- Room size: about 45 seats (Olive Studio) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 11, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet, Hearing loop, BSL signed performances
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Through Wheelchair access entrance, then on same level through to Lift down to lower ground floor Wheelchair access type:Permanent Ramp, Level Access, Lift (Building Lift) 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 8 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.
More Tales from Your Queer Elder by Lucia August is a moving exploration of love, loss and identity, blended with a series of wonderful dance showcases throughout.
There is a pernicious myth that dancers have short careers. Lucia August comprehensively dismantles that lie in More Tales from your Queer Elder at Greenside @ George Street. A storyteller with dance as her most potent…
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Fri 7 Aug, 16:05 — Already performed — £7.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 16:05 — Already performed — £7.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 16:05 — Already performed — £7.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 16:05 — Already performed — £14.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 16:05 — Already performed — £14.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 16:05 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 16:05 — Already performed — £14.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 16:05 — Already performed — £14.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 16:05 — Already performed — £14.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 16:05 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 16:05 — Already performed — £14.00