A History of Care and Justice
A History of Care and Justice by Prison Nursing Unlocked is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Royal College of Nursing Scotland. It has 12 performances listed, running from Mon 10 Aug, 10:00 to Thu 27 Aug, 10:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Explore the fascinating history of healthcare in prisons, from the work of early reformers like Elizabeth Fry, to prison care and justice for women through the experience of suffragettes in prisons, to the vital contribution that nurses make to prisoner health today. Featuring archive photographs, historical and contemporary objects, the exhibition invites you to explore the little-known history of prison nursing and health care. Highlights include artwork created by prisoners at HMP Eastwood Park and HMP Warren Hill.
Details
- Performer: Prison Nursing Unlocked
- Venue: Royal College of Nursing Scotland
- Space: Library
- Genre: EXHIBITIONS, Historical, Science and technology
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 360 minutes
- Room size: about 40 seats (Library) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 12, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Mon 10 Aug, 10:00 — Already performed — Free
- Tue 11 Aug, 10:00 — Already performed — Free
- Wed 12 Aug, 10:00 — Already performed — Free
- Thu 13 Aug, 10:00 — Already performed — Free
- Mon 17 Aug, 10:00 — Already performed — Free
- Tue 18 Aug, 10:00 — Already performed — Free
- Wed 19 Aug, 10:00 — Already performed — Free
- Thu 20 Aug, 10:00 — Already performed — Free
- Mon 24 Aug, 10:00 — Already performed — Free
- Tue 25 Aug, 10:00 — Already performed — Free
- Wed 26 Aug, 10:00 — Already performed — Free
- Thu 27 Aug, 10:00 — Already performed — Free