The Vampire of Rio
The Vampire of Rio is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Rotunda Theatre. It has 14 performances listed, running from Mon 17 Aug, 18:15 to Sun 23 Aug, 19:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
A psychological solo performance inspired by a true-crime case that examines violence, trauma, and the social conditions that can contribute to extreme human behaviour. Directed by Jenn O'Brien and written by award-winning novelist Tiago Santiago, the production avoids sensationalism in favour of a deeply human and reflective approach. In the play, Haysam Ali delivers a powerful dual performance as Brazilian serial killer Marcelo Costa de Andrade and the psychiatrist assigned to analyse him – two opposing voices guiding the audience through a disturbing and thought-provoking narrative about cycles of violence, trauma, morality, and society itself.
Details
- Venue: Rotunda Theatre
- Space: Bubble
- Genre: THEATRE, Solo show, Thriller
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 110 seats (Bubble) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 14, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: 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.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Mon 17 Aug, 18:15 — Already performed — £10.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 19:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 18:15 — Cancelled — £10.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 19:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 18:15 — Cancelled — £10.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 19:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 18:15 — Cancelled — £10.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 19:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 18:15 — Cancelled — £10.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 19:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 18:15 — Cancelled — £12.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 19:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 18:15 — Cancelled — £12.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 19:30 — Already performed — £10.00