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A young girl wears her heart on her sleeve. Her father struggles to support the family and accepts a devastating offer from a strange figure... Can a woman without hands reach into a pool of dark memories to reclaim her own future? Based on the Grimm story of the Handless Maiden, this storytelling show explores disability and resilience in the face of trauma and societal expectations. Cara Silversmith has lived with a chronic condition for most of her adult life. Her storytelling celebrates diverse identities, the environment and the creation of a better world.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Dark Pool is by Cara Silversmith, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, EH1 1SR, 23 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets are £14. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes.