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Winter, 1943. As the Siege of Leningrad tightens its grip, two scientists guard a seed vault designed to preserve humanity. Faced with starvation, yet surrounded by food they refuse to touch. When a desperate intruder forces his way in, the moral line they have defended for years suddenly becomes unbearable. Nina and Olga must confront an impossible question: will they save the world or save themselves? A thrilling new work inspired by true events.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Against the Grain is by Downstage Left, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at theSpace @ Niddry St, Niddry Street, EH1 1TH, 23 August to 25 August.
The show runs 45 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets are £12. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes and Scenes of violence.