Peking Opera Zheng He
Peking Opera Zheng He is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at theSpace @ Niddry St. It has 3 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 14:45 to Sun 9 Aug, 14:45. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
This intimate solo, Peking Opera Zheng He, revolves around a brutal attack on his crew, exploring his inner struggles and embodying the benevolent spirit of ancient China with meaningful modern resonance. It inherits Chinese opera’s strength in emotional expression and innovates with digital visuals to enrich storytelling. Adhering to traditional aesthetic principles, the production uses projections and symbolic stage designs to create immersive scenes. Skillfully balancing narration and lyricism, it carries forward classic art while embracing modern creativity, presenting a unique and compelling contemporary Chinese opera work.
Details
- Venue: theSpace @ Niddry St
- Space: Upper Theatre
- Genre: OPERA, Opera
- Country: CHINA
- Running time: 50 minutes
- Room size: about 92 seats (Upper Theatre) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 3, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: lift
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Access via ground level entrance; then up one floor in a standard passenger lift. Wheelchair access type: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.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Fri 7 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £7.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £7.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £7.00