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A mischievous masquerade lives in Jj’s stomach, uncovering dreams and destinies too affirming to be contained. DJ ALADJI pulses live from the heart, sending out Afrobeat, revolutionary poetry and future beats. Everything uncovered demands to be seen. Beaded coral curtains form the body's guts, while a large eye give a glimpse of the outside world. Club ritual merges with mythic storytelling to explore how indigenous spirituality can be practised in the modern day. You could find a home in this archive of dance, costume, and self-acceptance, all technologies to connect with hidden histories in…
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Masquerade is by Jj Fadaka, listed under Dance Physical Theatre and Circus in the Fringe programme. It plays at Fruitmarket, 45 Market St, EH1 1DF, 18 August to 21 August.
The show runs 45 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets are £8. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes and Audience participation.