2026 Edinburgh Fringe Care Experienced Highlights

Edinburgh becomes the stage for the biggest arts and culture festival in the world for the whole of August. We've highlighted a few shows that touch upon the theme of care experience and might be of interest.

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Unheard Voices, Unbroken Spirits

This musical brings the lived reality of the Scottish care system to the stage and is produced and performed by Care Experienced young people. The show follows a group of friends fighting for their futures while navigating issues including love, loss and identity.

Age: 12+

Dates: Aug 5th -31st

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One Hundred Voices

One Hundred Voices is an interactive, audio-guided installation, bringing insight into living in the care system. Step into a guided immersive experience drawn from the lives of one hundred voices from Scotland’s Care Experienced community recorded through the Caring Scotland project.

Age: 14+

Dates: Aug 12th -28th

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Good with Faces

Good with Faces follows a mother and a social worker as a routine home visit develops into a tense conversation about parenting, care and the assumptions we make about one another. As power moves between them, both women are forced to confront the stories they tell themselves and each other.

Age: 14+

Dates: Aug 6th – 31st

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Taken

Between the Adoption Acts of 1949 and 1976, thousands of babies were taken from their families in a scandal which continues to ripple through the lives of those affected. Taken brings to light the experiences of mothers and families affected by post-war adoption practices and the long-lasting impact of decisions made on their behalf.

Age: 12+

Dates: Aug 24th – 29th

We have a limited number of tickets availble for this show, please email comms@whocaresscotland.org if you are interested!

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[Parent]ified

[Parent]ified is a one-woman performance exploring the experience of growing up too soon. Following Sissy as she confronts the memories and responsibilities that shaped her life, the play examines the complexities of family, care and the lasting effects of a childhood cut short.

Age: 16+

Dates: Aug 12th -28th

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