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Wayne Stewart is a theatre-maker who turns big philosophical questions into lived experiments. In ASURA, he designs an AI spiritual guide in an attempt to reach enlightenment. Built around routines, structure and self-optimisation, the experiment collapses when illness intervenes, forcing him to begin again from a very different place. An offbeat solo performance that moves between humour, reflection and interaction. It prioritises presence over polish, allowing space for unpredictability and genuine exchange. ASURA explores the tension between control and acceptance, asking what remains when…
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. ASURA: An Enlightenment Experiment is by Wayne Stewart, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at ZOO Southside, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ER, 7 August to 30 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets are £12.50. Content warnings: Strong language and Audience participation.