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What would happen if, instead of starting clown school in Paris, you accidentally ended up following a group of Syrian Refugees on their journey to seek asylum in Europe? How would your experience be different from theirs? Dreamgirl is an immersive experience of Norwegian filmmaker and clown Karen Houge’s real-life experience following refugees in her mid 20s through storytelling, play, clown, interaction... and a bit of Lego. 'Profound, playful and compelling' ***** (InReviewOnline.com). 'Renewed hope for humanity' **** (MustSeeTheatre.com).
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Dreamgirl is by Karen Houge, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at ZOO Southside, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ER, 7 August to 23 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets from £12. Content warnings: Audience participation.