Journey to the West
The Young Factory • Student/Youth company
About The Young Factory
Journey to the West is a blindfolded immersive theatre experience by The Young Factory, a student/youth company, performed at The Sanctuary during Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Blending Shanghai and London through scent, sound, and touch, the piece takes audiences on a disorienting odyssey where migrants' dreams clash with reality. Audience members are blindfolded throughout and required to walk or move around. The show runs for 15 minutes.
Why see this show?
If you want something genuinely different — an immersive experience that uses senses you rarely rely on in theatre — this is it. A compact but affecting journey into belonging and displacement, told through smell, sound and movement.
Monday 4 - Saturday 9 August 2025
Weekdays at 11:00 & 11:20 & 11:40 & 12:00 & 12:20 & 12:40 & 16:00 & 16:20 & 16:40 & 17:00 & 17:20 & 17:40, Weekends at 11:00 & 11:20 & 11:40 & 12:00 & 12:20 & 12:40 & 16:00 & 16:20 & 16:40 & 17:00 & 17:20 & 17:40
72 performances
15 minutes
1 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
£10
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the show run?
The show runs for 15 minutes.
What is the age guidance?
This show is suitable for those aged 12 and over.
How much do tickets cost?
Tickets are £10.
Where does the show take place?
The show is performed at The Sanctuary, Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
What should I know before attending?
Audience members are blindfolded throughout the performance and are required to walk or move around during the show. Strong language/swearing is also present.
What type of show is this?
It is an immersive contemporary theatre piece that engages the senses of smell, sound, and touch while audiences are blindfolded.
About This Theatre Production
Journey to the West is a theatre performance at The Sanctuary during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 15 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.
Experience compelling storytelling brought to life by talented performers. Theatre at Edinburgh ranges from intimate black box productions to grand stage spectacles.
Venue: The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary 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.
Tips for Attending
- •Check for trigger warnings if sensitive to certain topics
- •Most Fringe theatre runs without interval
- •Latecomers may not be admitted
- •Consider matinee performances for a relaxed experience
Booking Information
Ticket Prices: From £10
Age Guidance: 12+
Content Warnings: Audience participation, Audience required to walk or move around during the performance, Strong language/swearing, More information Audience members are blindfolded throughout
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.Journey to the West represents the theatrical innovation that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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