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How do you define queerness? What was your first exposure to queerness? What does being queer mean to you? Define Queerness is a verbatim piece which explores gender, sexuality and identity within relationships, friendships and social pressures. Written using text from recorded interviews with two queer couples, Define Queerness showcases a variety of experiences and issues regarding queer love in an authentic and personal way. Built through a devised theatre process, Define Queerness aims to uplift queer communities and create a space for queer joy.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Define Queerness is by Define Queerness Collective, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Venue 13, Lochend Close, EH8 8BL, 8 August to 29 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets are £12. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature and Strong language.