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Myth, Dark comedy, Drama, Theatre, Immersive, International - Edinburgh Fringe

Backstage

Blue Eyes Theatre Company | CCW China Season

After being invited backstage following a cabaret performance aboard a luxury cruise ship, Lena expects a brief look behind the curtain. Instead, she discovers a world that feels strangely ordinary. The crew are warm. The routines are comforting. Every corridor and door seems familiar. Yet no one can tell her how to return to her cabin. As rehearsals blend into daily life and performances become indistinguishable from reality, Lena must decide whether she is simply lost – or quietly becoming part of the backstage herself. Backstage is an original psychological thriller combining live magic, dark comedy, and surreal theatre.

Language Performed in English

Format Live in-person

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    • £10.00
    • 17-18 August 2026
    • 45 minutes
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    • subvenue main house
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    Lauriston Halls, 28 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ (venue 6)

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

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