The Woman in the Mirror

Edinburgh 2026

A fearlessly honest, bitingly witty and unexpectedly uplifting true story of a mother and daughter navigating the realities of caregiving. Blindsided when her mother receives a life-changing diagnosis, Dayna writes a Facebook post. Waking up to hundreds of responses she realises she isn’t alone, and begins to share all the ups, downs, hilarity and heartbreak with her new-found cyber support network. An award-winning play from Radio Hall of Famer Dayna Steele, based on the best-selling book Surviving Alzheimer's with Friends, Facebook and a Really Big Glass of Wine. ‘A love letter to…

This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Woman in the Mirror is by Blue Squirrel Productions and Suzanna Rosenthal Productions, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at ZOO Southside, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ER, 7 August to 30 August.

The show runs 70 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets from £10. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes and Strong language.