Save the Queen? (WIP)
Save the Queen? (WIP) is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at a venue to be confirmed. It has 1 performance listed, running from Sun 23 Aug, 15:15 to Sun 23 Aug, 15:15. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Sabrina Mahfouz’s new theatrical dive into the concept of supreme authority, framed by the story of Shajah al-Durr, a sex slave who became the last woman to rule Egypt (no, it really wasn’t Cleopatra!). Shajah rose from the palace harem to the throne of medieval Egypt, winning victories against the Crusaders, before being killed by a group of women she knew well. There’s a lesson in there somewhere, but for who? This is a chance to see a brand-new piece of work from a Fringe legend as a part of Shedinburgh.
Details
- Venue: a venue to be confirmed
- Space: Shedinburgh (Venue 322)
- Genre: THEATRE, Historical, Solo show
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 45 minutes
- Room size: about 286 seats (Shedinburgh (Venue 322)) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 1, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Access features: Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Large flight of stone steps up to the performance venue, which is on the first floor. Stairs: 20+ 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
- Sun 23 Aug, 15:15 — Already performed — £9.50