Step and a Half
Step and a Half by The Palestinian Circus is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows. It has 20 performances listed, running from Sat 8 Aug, 14:05 to Sat 29 Aug, 14:05. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Step into an unforgettable experience with The Palestinian Circus! Inspired by the traditions of Palestinian folk dance Dabkeh and its iconic rhythm Wahdeh w Nos, this uplifting circus show is a cultural spectacle for all ages. Through a unique physical language, we celebrate life and togetherness in an inclusive demonstration of heritage, identity and collective freedom. The Palestinian Circus is a non-profit organisation bringing hope and connection to communities across Palestine through circus. Blending Dabkeh with contemporary circus, this unique artistic language becomes part of our dance, daily life and resistance.
Details
- Performer: The Palestinian Circus
- Venue: Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows
- Space: The Lafayette
- Genre: CIRCUS, Circus, Dance
- Country: PALESTINE
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 550 seats (The Lafayette) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 20, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Please make yourself known to FOH upon arrival and they will escort you to your seat via a separate route. Wheelchair access type:Level Access Stairs: None 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 10 published reviews and 54 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 Palestinian Circus are a talented bunch of performers who are sharing their culture and talents with the Fringe. It is breathtaking and well worth a watch, and it will surely not disappoint.
— A Youngish Perspective (5 out of 5 stars)
charming, energetic and magnetically jubilant.
— North West End UK (5 out of 5 stars)
There are two acts that standout in the show and they both pick up a rather sedate pace into a riot at full velocity.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Sat 8 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £18.50
- Sun 9 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £18.50
- Mon 10 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £18.50
- Tue 11 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £18.50
- Wed 12 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £17.50
- Thu 13 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £17.50
- Fri 14 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £18.50
- Sat 15 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £18.50
- Sun 16 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £18.50
- Tue 18 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £17.50
- Wed 19 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £17.50
- Thu 20 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £17.50
- Fri 21 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £18.50
- Sat 22 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £18.50
- Sun 23 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £18.50
- Tue 25 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £17.50
- Wed 26 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £17.50
- Thu 27 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £17.50
- Fri 28 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £18.50
- Sat 29 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £18.50