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One man’s decision determines the fate of the family. Where they’ll live, who they’ll interact with, what they’ll believe… The patriarchal idea that the father is the head of the home, while the system below him, never equal in standing nor given equal respect, suffers on behalf of his decisions. What happens when decisions go too far and we neglect the individual identities of our children? Through Suraya’s life we explore the inherited burden and what it means to carry it. One woman. Four characters. A journey into family dynamics and how they affect us…
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Sins of the Father is by Cat Isaacs, 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 65 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets are £12.50. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes and Strong language.