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Acclaimed Kiwi theatre company's international premiere of this powerful, original folk musical shedding new light on untouched aspects of one of mythology’s greatest figures: his struggle with his darker self, his fraught relationship with Hera, Queen of the Gods. Four characters explore a timeless question. Who are we when no one is watching: hero, man, beast or god? Greek folklore blended with 1940s Hollywood aesthetic through a highly innovative live-looping musical landscape where one musician creates the sound of a full band. Cast album featuring ten original songs on all main streaming…
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Heracles: Of Men and Beasts is by The Barden Party, listed under Musicals and Opera in the Fringe programme. It plays at theSpace @ Niddry St, Niddry Street, EH1 1TH, 17 August to 29 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 8+. Tickets from £10.