The Lady Prince Consort
The Lady Prince Consort is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at The Queen's Hall. It has 1 performance listed, running from Wed 12 Aug, 19:30 to Wed 12 Aug, 19:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Feng Suzhen, a wealthy young woman, defies her family to pursue her poor lover, Li Zhaoting. When he's unfairly imprisoned, she cuts her hair, sitting the Imperial Examination disguised as a man. In a twist, she ends up winning first place and is chosen to marry the Emperor's young daughter! Adventures follow... The Lady Prince is a beloved Huangmei Opera classic exploring love, gender and fate. Featuring lyrical music and vibrant costumes, this production showcases the beauty of Huangmei Opera, rarely seen in Europe and known for its evocative storytelling. Sung in Chinese with English surtitles.
Details
- Venue: The Queen's Hall
- Space: Auditorium
- Genre: OPERA, International, Traditional
- Country: CHINA
- Running time: 90 minutes
- Room size: about 900 seats (Auditorium) — 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
- Wheelchair access: ramp
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: with ramp access into the venue, and from there all facilities are accessible. There is 3 steps from road to pavement - if a companion flags the attention of our staff, we'll be happy to assist in lifting any particularly heavy assisted mobility apparatus. Wheelchair access type:Permanent 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.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 12 Aug, 19:30 — Already performed — £12.00