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Work in progress of a new play, written and performed by Shaparak Khorsandi, based on true life experiences of her Iranian family, scattered around the globe after the 1979 Iranian Revolution. Featuring original live music by Jean Delkhaste, aka Smiling Beth. Can two sisters from different generations hold the same inheritance without collapsing into resentment, fantasy or ideology?
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Kismet (Ghesmat) by Shaparak Khorsandi (WIP) is by Impatient Productions, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, EH9 1PL, 6 August to 16 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets from £10. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes and Strong language.