A Rock Musical
A Rock Musical by Mountains and Seas is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at theSpace @ Niddry St. It has 9 performances listed, running from Thu 13 Aug, 11:20 to Sat 22 Aug, 11:20. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Based on the script by Gao Xingjian, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2000, NTNUGIPA from Taiwan performs the sell-out musical Mountains and Seas this year, presenting the ancient mythologies in a modern rock'n’roll style. Describing events from the world's beginning to the first emperor, the musical will reveal the secrets of human origin featuring interactive projection, superb acting and powerful singing. With 15 outstanding performers, the epic scenes of the show will share the legends of the greatness of our ancestors.
Details
- Performer: Mountains and Seas
- Venue: theSpace @ Niddry St
- Space: Lower Theatre
- Genre: OPERA, Musical theatre, Drama
- Country: TAIWAN (REPUBLIC OF CHINA)
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 102 seats (Lower Theatre) — 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, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Level access through foyer area to ground floor theatre Wheelchair access type:Level Access 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 4 published reviews and 2 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.
It is beautifully performed by an athletic young cast.
— UK Theatre Web (5 out of 5 stars)
NTNUGIPA, a company from Taiwan, brings a visual feast to the Fringe with their musical version of Mountains and Seas, originally penned by Gao Xingjian.
Nobel Prize recipient for literature Gao-Xingjian traces a mythical civilisation from the beginning of time to the rise of the first emperor. It is ultimately a love story worthy of this rock musical. 4 Stars
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Thu 13 Aug, 11:20 — Already performed — £25.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 11:20 — Already performed — £25.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 11:20 — Already performed — £25.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 11:20 — Already performed — £25.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 11:20 — Already performed — £25.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 11:20 — Already performed — £25.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 11:20 — Already performed — £25.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 11:20 — Already performed — £25.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 11:20 — Already performed — £25.00