The Silk Road (Kinda)

Musicals and Opera, Theatre, International, Storytelling, New writing - Edinburgh Fringe

The Silk Road (Kinda)

Aimee Jiahe Yue | CCW China Season

Peking Opera’s Yuji Aimee Yue and Oscar Wilde’s Salome, Megan Winstanley, have both died 10,000 times on stage. They suddenly find themselves brought together for a holiday to celebrate their ten-thousandth death. These two total strangers from East and West are both unsure who they really are. Will they be able to break away from who they’ve always been, or will society, cultural differences and time get the better of them…? This fusion musical brings together elements of Peking Opera and Western musical theatre to explore the interaction of women across time and culture.

Language Peformed in English

Dates 15–18 August 2026

Format Live in-person

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Musicals and Opera
£10.00
15-18 August 2026
45 minutes
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora
main house
12+ (guidance)
Audience participation, Contains mature themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing

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Handling Fee of £1.00 per ticket (capped at £6.00)

Venue

C ARTS | C venues | C aurora

Lauriston Halls, 28 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ (venue 6)

+44 (0)131 581 5555

main house

Lauriston Halls, 28 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ (venue 6)

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