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Award-winning Palestinian theatre-maker Alaa Shehada brings his mix of storytelling, stand-up and physical comedy to the story of The Bridge, as he travels from his home in the West Bank to Jordan bringing olive oil from this year's harvest – a gift of separation from his mother in Jenin for her sister in Amman. The Bridge traces the history of the British in Palestine and reveals the symbolic significance of this crossing for Palestinians through Alaa's story and those of the characters who join him on his journey; a bizarre road trip through Palestinian, Israeli and Jordanian checkpoints.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Bridge is by Palestine Comedy Club, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Assembly George Square Studios, George Square, EH8 9LH, 28 August to 30 August.
The show runs 70 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets are £17. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes and Strong language.