Lorna Ní Shúilleabháin: Barefoot Before God

Edinburgh 2026

Born and raised in Catholic Ireland, Lorna finds herself barefoot and bewildered in Barcelona. Through storytelling, and crowd work, she explores Catholic guilt, sexuality and cultural confusion. Blending wit with vulnerability, the show unpacks shame and to rebuild identity in a new culture. After sold-out runs in Barcelona and Dublin, Lorna creates an atmosphere where audiences feel part of the journey. 'Lorna's charisma drives the show from start to finish... energy doesn't drop for a second' (Audience Review). A story of transformation, for anyone learning to laugh at the shame they were…

This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Lorna Ní Shúilleabháin: Barefoot Before God is by Lorna Ní Shúilleabháin, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Hoots @ Nicolson Square, 25 Nicolson Square and Nicolson Square Gardens, EH8 9BX, 7 August to 15 August.

The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets are £5.