About Jéssica Teixeira
Jéssica Teixeira performs Monga at Bijou during Edinburgh Festival Fringe, a disabled-led international cabaret and variety show running for 80 minutes for audiences aged 18 and over. The work begins with the story of Julia Pastrana, a multitalented Mexican artist who was exploited in freakshow culture during the nineteenth century and whose body was denied peace even after death. Teixeira builds a mosaic of philosophical reflection, songs, radical performance art, and humour around this history, using the disco ball as a lens through which to question our relationship to bodies, normalcy, and myth. The show contains audience participation, nudity, and distressing themes.
Why see this show?
A bold, luminous piece of performance art that transforms one woman's historical story into a meditation on bodies, exploitation, and survival. Fierce and funny in equal measure — the kind of show that stays with you.
£13.50 (12.50)
Tuesday 19 - Sunday 24 August 2025
All performances at 12:00
5 performances
80 mins
3 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the show run?
The show runs for 80 minutes.
What is the age guidance?
The show is for adults aged 18 and over.
How much do tickets cost?
Tickets are £13.50, with a concession price of £12.50.
Where does the show take place?
The show is performed at Bijou as part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
What content warnings apply?
The show contains audience participation, nudity, and distressing or potentially triggering themes.
What is the show about?
The show centres on the story of Julia Pastrana, a multitalented Mexican artist exploited in nineteenth century freakshows, weaving together philosophical reflection, songs, radical performance art, and humour.
About This Cabaret Show
Monga is a cabaret and variety performance at Bijou during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 80 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.
Experience variety entertainment with music, comedy, and sometimes burlesque. Cabaret shows create an intimate, glamorous atmosphere.
Venue: Bijou
Bijou 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
- •Dress up if you want to match the glamorous vibe
- •Table seating may be available - book early
- •Shows may include adult content
- •Tipping performers is often encouraged
Booking Information
Ticket Prices: £13.5 - £14.5
Age Guidance: 18+
Content Warnings: Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Nudity
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.Monga represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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