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The Tears of Nerakhis is an epic new fantasy musical telling the story of Calanthe, a human girl who runs away to the mythical castle of the god Nerakhis. There she meets his daughter, Alea, and their love will trigger a war between gods and shake the foundations of Creation itself. A modern myth adapted from a fantasy novel, this fully sung-through musical features a sweeping score, iconic characters and merges timeless themes of love and freedom with urgent environmental concerns. In the end, it asks one final question: why is there dew on the grass?
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Tears of Nerakhis is by Studio Platero, listed under Musicals and Opera in the Fringe programme. It plays at theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall, Surgeons Quarter, Nicolson Street, EH8 9DW, 24 August to 29 August.
The show runs 140 minutes and is suitable for ages 8+. Tickets are £18. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes.