The Institut français d'Ecosse has been a historic Edinburgh Festival Fringe partner since opening in 1946. Our stunning venue in the heart of the Old Town is an unmissable attraction for Fringe audiences.

Join Scottish artist and musician Lomond Campbell for a unique live performance of MUO, an audiovisual experience powered by the universe itself. Using muon detectors, MUO captures cosmic radiation from deep space, transforming it into reactive sound and entrancing live visuals. Performing with his one-of-a-kind handmade instrument, the Muonophone, Lomond creates a constantly evolving sonic landscape, joined by special musical guests throughout the festival. Blending art, science and sound in a way you've never seen before, MUO is a cosmic journey not to be missed. Presented in partnership with Sonica and the University of Glasgow.

MUO Live

Halò! Bonjour! Hello! Have you seen the Heebie Jeebies? They are all around you, but you've probably never seen them – until now! Take a journey through the seasons with these tiny creatures and their insect puppet pals and help them save the day, before it's too late! This visual performance, created for children under 6 and their carers, combines multilingual storytelling (Scottish Gaelic, French, English), puppetry and original live music to inspire a deeper connection to nature and to each other, and to raise awareness of environmental issues for young audiences.

Heebie Jeebies

No Arnaud Askoy is not Brel but to hear him, to see him, one could believe it. Arnaud brings Chanson Francaise icon Jacques Brel to life.
The striking resemblance, the powerful vocal imprint and the respect for Brel's fundamental tools of staging are only physical elements of the show, the necessary decor. With Roland Romanelli's original arrangements, it is indeed the personal flame of Arnaud Askoy, which gives birth to a magic comparable to that of the time. Such is the promise!

The Brel Promise

MUO is an immersive audiovisual installation by Lomond Campbell which makes use of muon detectors, sensing harmless radiation in the atmosphere. This radiation is created by cosmic rays, which in turn are the result of powerful nuclear events such as black holes, stars exploding and galaxies colliding. These intergalactic events will literally shape the soundscape, light and visuals in real time, inviting the audience to contemplate the invisible force of the surrounding cosmos and the fragility of our own existence here on Earth. This unique showcase is presented in partnership with Sonica and the University of Glasgow.

After a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2024, Mythography return with their urgent and haunting production of Jean Anouilh's Antigone. Irreverent and full of rage, this bold rewriting of an eternal myth asks questions that would shatter our world. This is a story about youth on the brink. About the splintering world we've inherited and our struggle to make sense of it all. It's a cry of absolute idealism and existential rage from a generation learning what it takes to grow up in the 21st century. Our Antigone is a beautiful and unforgiving shock to the system.

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