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In a Zurich university hallway, a group of academics become obsessed with a mysterious “beast” lurking just out of sight. As speculation spirals into certainty, language begins to distort, alliances shift and reality itself feels unstable. The Colour of Water is a sharp, character-led dark comedy exploring grief, perception and the absurdity of intellectual authority. Blending humour with unease, the play examines how quickly certainty can become delusion – and how fragile our understanding of the world truly is.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Colour of Water is by Magia Productions, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall, Surgeons Quarter, Nicolson Street, EH8 9DW, 24 August to 29 August.
The show runs 50 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets are £10.