Witches Corner
Witches Corner is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall. It has 6 performances listed, running from Mon 17 Aug, 19:45 to Sat 22 Aug, 19:45. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Witches Corner is a comedic socio-political play written by Eilidh Smith with original songs composed by Rona Johnston. Born out of injustice and a burning desire for more female-led storytelling, Witches Corner explores the fear of feminine power and the misogynistic roots of the witch trials. Challenging gender-based stereotypes and asking the question – are women still on trial today? Step into the shoes of both the accuser and the accused. Would you follow the crowd, be a bystander or stand up for what is right? Witches Corner will leave you aching for justice.
Details
- Venue: theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
- Space: Stephenson Theatre
- Genre: THEATRE, Music, Storytelling
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 50 minutes
- Room size: about 47 seats (Stephenson Theatre) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 6, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Level access from the external courtyard, then level access into the theatre. 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 2 published reviews and 11 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.
Witches Corner is a searing indictment, a product of both rage and defiance, and a declaration that the destruction of pyres and gibbets is not good enough when they have been replaced by other means.
— All Edinburgh Theatre.Com (4 out of 5 stars)
Smith’s writing is well paced, rhythmic and sharp and the narrative is beautifully underlined by original songs written by Rhona Johnston and performed acoustically by the whole cast.
— North West End UK (4 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Mon 17 Aug, 19:45 — Already performed — £12.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 19:45 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 19:45 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 19:45 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 19:45 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 19:45 — Already performed — £12.00