Beyond the Horizon Might Be Better: Memoirs of a Black Doctor
Spoken Word
Talk
True-life

Beyond the Horizon Might Be Better: Memoirs of a Black Doctor

Sola Larry Amure (UK/Nigeria) • Professional company

60 minutes•studio
‘Many times I wanted to step off the train of life, but faith and hard work kept me tethered to my seat.’ Cambridge-educated eye-surgeon Sola Amure returns to the fringe with an interactive presentation of his inspirational memoir Beyond the Horizon Might Be Better. The book tells the story of his life, from an abusive childhood divided between Nigeria and England to confronting prejudice from both NHS staff and patients as a medical professional. His presentation is followed by a Q&A.

About the show

Cambridge-educated eye-surgeon Sola Amure returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with an interactive presentation of his memoir Beyond the Horizon Might Be Better. The book recounts his life from an abusive childhood divided between Nigeria and England to his career as a medical professional, where he faced prejudice from both NHS staff and patients. The presentation is followed by a Q&A session. The show runs for 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 14 and over.

Why see this show?

A rare opportunity to hear a compelling true-life story told by the person who lived it — from a difficult childhood spanning two countries to forging a medical career against real prejudice. The Q&A makes it genuinely interactive.

Event Details

Saturday 23 - Sunday 24 August 2025

All performances at 18:50

2 performances

60 minutes

studio

Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace, above Victoria Street

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1 performers

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025

Ticket Price

£12 (8)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the show last?

The show runs for 60 minutes.

What is the age guidance?

This show is suitable for ages 14 and over.

What does a ticket cost?

Tickets are £12 (concessions £8).

Where does the show take place?

The show takes place in the studio venue.

What format does the show take?

It is an interactive presentation of the memoir followed by a Q&A.

Are there any content warnings?

No specific content warnings are listed for this show.

About This Performance

Beyond the Horizon Might Be Better: Memoirs of a Black Doctor is a spoken word performance at studio during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 60 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.

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Venue: studio

studio is one of Edinburgh's Festival venues, hosting a variety of performances throughout August. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of other Festival locations.

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Booking Information

Ticket Prices: From £12

Age Guidance: 14+

Content Warnings: None

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Part of Edinburgh Festival 2025

Edinburgh Festival transforms Scotland's capital into the world's leading cultural destination every August. With thousands of performances across hundreds of venues, the festival offers unparalleled choice for culture lovers.Beyond the Horizon Might Be Better: Memoirs of a Black Doctor represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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