Ohio

Ohio

Francesca Moody Productions and piece by piece productionsProfessional company

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75 minutesUpstairs
When Shaun turned his back on the church, he found a new home in music. Confronted now with acute degenerative hearing loss, he’s making the choice to live joyfully in the face of life's many unanswerable questions. An exhilarating and celebratory true story about losing faith and finding hope in the darkest of places. The Olivier Award-winning producers of Fleabag and Baby Reindeer bring you this intimate and rousing new musical experience featuring creative captions. From Obie-winning indie-folk duo The Bengsons. 'Spills over with heart and humour’ – New York Theatre Guide on The Keep Going Songs.

About the show

Ohio is a new musical experience performed at the Upstairs venue during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, presented by Francesca Moody Productions and piece by piece productions. It tells the true story of Shaun, who turned his back on the church and found a new home in music, only to face acute degenerative hearing loss. The show features creative captions and is performed by Obie-winning indie-folk duo The Bengsons. It runs for 75 minutes, is suitable for audiences aged 12 and over, and tickets start from £12.

Why see this show?

A true story told through indie-folk music, Ohio is intimate, rousing and made for the Fringe. Creative captions make it fully accessible, and the story of finding hope in the face of hearing loss gives it a genuine emotional charge.

Tickets

£12

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When

Wednesday 30 July - Thursday 21 August 2025

15:00, 10:05

19 performances

Duration

75 mins

Cast

2 performers

Festival

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025

Venue
Upstairs

2 Roxburgh Place

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the show?

The show runs for 75 minutes.

Where is it performed?

Ohio is performed at Upstairs.

What is the age guidance?

The show is suitable for audiences aged 12 and over.

How much do tickets cost?

Tickets start from £12.

Does the show include any accessibility features?

Yes, the show features creative captions.

Are there any content warnings?

The show includes audience participation and strong language and swearing.

About This Theatre Production

Ohio is a theatre performance at Upstairs during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 75 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: Upstairs

Upstairs 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: £12 - £16.5

Age Guidance: 12+

Content Warnings: Audience participation, Strong language/swearing

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.Ohio represents the theatrical innovation that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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