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Enhanced performances

Audio described, captioned, relaxed and signed performances at the Edinburgh Fringe.

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On this page you will find a selection of shows offering enhanced performances. These performances may be audio-described, BSL interpreted, captioned, relaxed or offer touch tours. You can explore these shows through either a list or calendar view below.

Enhanced Performance Guide

Our Enhanced Performance Guide is a programme of enhanced performances taking place at Fringe 2026. It also includes handy access information to help you plan your visit to the Fringe. You can view the guide online or download it in your preferred format.

Enhanced performances for visually impaired audiences

  • Aarian Mehrabani: How's Your Head? By Aarian Mehrabani, commissioned by Lowry
    Underbelly, George Square, Bluebell
    05 – 31 Aug (not 18), 16:45 – 17:45

  • Acid's Reign by Relish Theatre
    Forth at Pleasance Courtyard
    21 Aug, 15:45 – 17:00

  • Afronauts by Underbelly, Circus Zambia and Wake the Beast
    Udderbelly at Underbelly, George Square
    16 Aug, 13:55 – 14:55

  • After Party by Traverse Theatre in co-production with Paines Plough and Belgrade Theatre 
    Traverse 1 at Traverse Theatre
    15 Aug, 14:45 – 16:50
    16 Aug, 17:30 – 19:35

  • Badgers by Theatre Royal Plymouth in association with Bristol Old Vic
    Traverse 2 at Traverse Theatre
    21 Aug, 12:45 – 13:55
    25 Aug, 20:30 – 21:40

  • Boys Don't Dance by Marc Brew Company
    Assembly @ Dance Base, DB 1
    07 – 23 Aug (not 10, 17), 13:15 – 14:15

  • Cathy by Traverse Theatre Company
    Traverse 1 at Traverse Theatre
    14 Aug, 18:30 – 19:40
  • Collaborator by Ockham's Razor produced by Turtle Key Arts
    Pentland Theatre, Pleasance at EICC
    14 Aug, 17:00 – 17:55

  • Deluge by Gabi Flares and Andrea Maciel 
    Big Belly at Underbelly, Cowgate
    26 Aug, 15:30 – 16:30

  • ...Earnest? by Say It Again, Sorry?
    Udderbelly at Underbelly, George Square
    17 Aug, 15:45 – 17:00

  • Gameplay by Carmen Collective in association with Pleasance and Camden People's Theatre
    Pleasance Dome, 10 Dome
    07 – 31 Aug (not 18), 14:40 – 15:40

  • Hello Beach by Jasmine Cole Productions
    Assembly George Square, The Crate
    06 – 30 Aug (not 12, 18, 19, 25), 11:30 – 12:15

  • Horrorshow by Chronic Insanity 
    Anatomy Lecture Theatre at Summerhall
    25 – 31 Aug, 19:15 – 20:15
  • How to Poop in an Outhouse at -58°C by Kona Morris
    Greenside @ George Street, Ivy Studio
    07 – 29 Aug (not 16, 23), 12:45 – 13:45

  • Owl at Home – Theatr Iolo written by Arnold Lobel adapted by Rina Vergano
    Gilded Balloon Teviot, Dining Room
    25 – 30 Aug, 10:30 – 11:15

  • Queer Diary by Queer Diary CIC / Free Festival
    Laughing Horse @ Bar 50, Garden Room
    06 – 30 Aug, 23:45 – 0:45
  • Supposing: by Traverse Theatre Company 
    Traverse 2 at Traverse Theatre
    11 Aug, 10:30 – 11:50
    27 Aug, 20:30 – 21:50

  • Through the Shortbread Tin by National Theatre of Scotland
    Netherbow Theatre at Scottish Storytelling Centre
    14 and 24 Aug, 16:45 – 18:00

  • We Will Hear The Angels by Magnetic North
    Dissection Room at Summerhall
    13, 20 and 27 Aug, 16:30 – 17:30
  • A Better Memory by Lubna Kerr with Kerr Arts Collective
    The Green at Pleasance Courtyard

    12 Aug, 18:30 – 19:30
    Touch tour starts at 17:30

  • Aarian Mehrabani: How's Your Head? by Aarian Mehrabani, commissioned by Lowry
    Bluebell at Underbelly, George Square

    17 Aug, 17:45 – 18:45
    Touch tour starts at 16:45 and will last 30mins. Presented by Aarian Mehrabani with support from Extant.

  • An Ode to the Casting Director by Sophie Fisher
    Studio Four, Assembly George Square Studios
    24 Aug, 12:00 – 13:00
    Touch tour starts 11:40 and will be bookable via Assembly on +44 (0)131 623 3030. Meet at the venue.

  • Bad Boy by Nerve Creations
    Belly Laugh at Underbelly, Cowgate
    09 Aug, 13:00 – 14:00
    Touch tour starts 12:45.

  • Common Tongue by JGProducing
    Netherbow Theatre at Scottish Storytelling Centre
    07 – 31 Aug (not 12, 19, 26)
    Touch tours are available on all dates but by appointment only. Please email [email protected] at least 24 hours ahead to book.

  • He's Six Years Older Than Me by Taeyun Kim
    Clover Studio at Greenside @ Riddles Court
    12 and 19 August, 10:15 – 11:05
    Touch tour starts at 10:10. Meeting point is the venue Box Office. Please book the tour in advance by emailing [email protected].

  • Jellyfish by Blah Blah Productions
    Bluebell, Underbelly, George Square
    17 Aug, 12:15 – 13:15
    Touch tour starts 11:15. The tour will be 30 minutes long and be led by the performing company with support from Extant.

  • One Hundred Voices by National Theatre of Scotland
    Main Hall at The Scottish Parliament
    22 Aug, 12:00 – 12:50
    Touch tour starts at 10:30 and lasts 30 minutes. Lead by Chris McKiddie. Audience meet outside the One Hundred Voices installation. Bookable by emailing or calling the National Theatre Scotland Box Office 0141 221 0970 or [email protected].

  • Singing Willows and the Magical Bed by Alexandra Borghino
    Netherbow Theatre at Scottish Storytelling Centre

    22, 23, 29, 30 Aug, 11:00 – 12:00
    Touch tours are available all dates but by appointment only. Please email [email protected] at least 24 hours ahead to book.

This is a recorded description of the performer(s) and surroundings that is available to listen to prior to the performance.

All enhanced performances – list view

All enhanced performances – calendar view

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