Song Unburied
Song Unburied is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Assembly Roxy. It has 12 performances listed, running from Wed 5 Aug, 16:30 to Sun 16 Aug, 16:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Ritual theatre like no other. This work of generations, which is timeless, delves into the meaning of identity, ubuntu and spirituality whilst it leaves audiences feeling uncomfortable and yet wanting to know more. Resolve more. Having wowed audiences in South Africa, Comoros, Malawi, Barbados and Zimbabwe, it comes to Edinburgh Festival Fringe for a very limited run.
Details
- Venue: Assembly Roxy
- Space: Central
- Genre: THEATRE, Dance, Live Music
- Country: ZIMBABWE
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 250 seats (Central) — 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
- Wheelchair access: ramp
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Ramp access from ground level. If not using the ramp there is 2 steps into the venue. Wheelchair access type:Temporary Ramp Stairs: 2 - 5 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 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.
The cast cries and implores the newer generation to look back into the past, to find their sense of identity in relation to important rituals and beliefs.
— The Student (4 out of 5 stars)
Song Unburied has a very strong connection to the past and Zimbabwe. It has toured to places where there is a resonance and a culture that connects with it.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 5 Aug, 16:30 — Cancelled — £11.00
- Thu 6 Aug, 16:30 — Cancelled — £11.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 16:30 — Cancelled — £16.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 16:30 — Cancelled — £16.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 16:30 — Already performed — £16.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 16:30 — Already performed — £16.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 16:30 — Already performed — £16.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 16:30 — Already performed — £14.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 16:30 — Already performed — £14.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 16:30 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 16:30 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 16:30 — Already performed — £16.00