Darwin in Edinburgh
Jane Westhead • Semi-professional company
About Jane Westhead
Darwin in Edinburgh is a 90-minute walking tour and immersive theatre experience from Jane Westhead, departing from Meeting Point @ Potterrow Underpass as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025. In 1825, Darwin arrived to study medicine. In 1831, he set sail on HMS Beagle, a journey that changed history. The show retraces his steps through Edinburgh, exploring the locations and characters that shaped his early development. Led by experienced guide Angus Miller, geologist and walk leader of Geowalks, and Jane Westhead. Audience members must be prepared to walk during the performance. Tickets are £13 (concession £11), suitable for ages 8 and over.
Why see this show?
Part walking tour, part immersive theatre — Darwin in Edinburgh traces the real Edinburgh locations that shaped a young Charles Darwin before HMS Beagle. Led by a geologist and a theatre-maker, it is a genuinely unusual way to explore the city and a formative chapter in scientific history.
Saturday 16 - Monday 25 August 2025
All performances at 14:00
9 performances
90 minutes
Potterrow Underpass on the Lothian Road side, intersection of Lothian Street, West College Street, South College Street
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
£13 (11)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the event?
Darwin in Edinburgh runs for 90 minutes.
How much do tickets cost?
Tickets are £13, with a concession price of £11.
What is the age guidance?
The event is suitable for audiences aged 8 and over.
Where does the event meet?
The meeting point is at Potterrow Underpass as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025.
What does the event involve?
It is a blend of walking tour and immersive theatre, retracing the Edinburgh locations connected to Darwin's time in the city before he sailed on HMS Beagle in 1831.
Are there any access requirements to be aware of?
Audiences are required to walk or move around during the performance.
About This Performance
Darwin in Edinburgh is a events performance at Meeting Point @ Potterrow Underpass during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 90 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.
Experience the magic of live performance at Edinburgh Festival. Each show offers something unique and memorable.
Venue: Meeting Point @ Potterrow Underpass
Meeting Point @ Potterrow Underpass 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 £13
Age Guidance: 8+
Content Warnings: Audience required to walk or move around during the performance
Book early to avoid disappointment. Popular shows sell out quickly during Edinburgh Festival.
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.Darwin in Edinburgh represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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