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1848. London’s surgical golden age. A parlour room. Cassandra Thwaite has misplaced her new husband, Adelaide Hall wants out of the countryside and Maud Flemming is pining to go back. Three women, the wives of eminent medical men, endure an excruciating afternoon tea as the table is set for calamity. Tense, darkly funny and true to life, Disciples of Anatomy champions Autistic-led theatre through its protagonist Maud, the first neurodivergent heroine in a period drama. Anatomy is a nasty business, and if the past won’t stay dead, you might as well dig it up again...
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Disciples of Anatomy is by Out of Fashion Theatre Company, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Greenside @ George Street, The Royal Society of Edinburgh, 22-26 George Street, EH2 2PQ, 7 August to 22 August.
The show runs 70 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets are £10. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes, Scenes of violence and Strong language.