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Everyone goes through heartbreak in their 20s but what if you need surgery to fix it? Athanasia was enjoying life, partying with her friends and dating casually to avoid heartache, when she found out she already had two holes in her heart. In this one-woman show, award-winning musician / comedian Athanasia Kontou tells the story of a life-changing heart surgery. Songs about being in pain, jokes about anxiety, and stories from her diary entries coalesce into an authentic, witty and hilarious musical comedy hour about finding strength and resilience in vulnerability.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. A Different Kind of Heartbreak is by Athanasia Kontou, listed under Cabaret and Variety in the Fringe programme. It plays at Just The Tonic at The Mash House, 37 Guthrie St, EH1 1JG, 6 August to 17 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets are £10. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes.