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An absurd piece exploring themes around immigration, patriotism and what it means to belong. The project takes both inspiration from Lewis Carroll’s classic work of fiction Alice in Wonderland, and the reality of the past six months, where we have seen a rise in overt nationalism. In the words of Carroll; ‘the time has come,’ the walrus said, ‘to talk of many things: of shoes and ships, and sealing wax, of cabbages and kings'.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Painting the Roses Red is by Kalopsia Theatre, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Greenside @ Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket, EH1 2PG, 17 August to 29 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets are £16. Content warnings: Audience participation.