Ruh al Ruh (The Soul of My Soul)
Theatre
New writing
Drama

Ruh al Ruh (The Soul of My Soul)

Nafas Collective, Rafat Al Aydi, Welcome to the Fringe • Professional company

60 minutes•Town Hall
Ruh al Ruh follows the story of a couple that is in the war trying to find their lives inside the situation. The woman tries to hold them together inside their home clinging to their old life. The man goes outside to try to fix their life, but he is an artist and wants to fight the war in his way, through imagination. Both fight in their different ways to keep sane within the situation of war. The play is an ode to imagination and the "artist way of living". www.FringePalestine.com

About the show

Ruh al Ruh (The Soul of My Soul) is a new writing drama by Nafas Collective, Rafat Al Aydi and Welcome to the Fringe, performed at the Town Hall during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The play follows a couple living through war — the woman holding their home together, clinging to their old life, while the man ventures outside seeking to confront the situation through imagination and art. An ode to imagination and the artist way of living, the show runs for 60 minutes and is recommended for ages 14 and over. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes.

Why see this show?

A quietly defiant play about two people finding different ways to survive the same crisis — one through domestic endurance, the other through artistic imagination. Truthful, intimate and rooted in urgent experience.

Event Details

Thursday 14 August 2025

All performances at 12:00

60 minutes

Town Hall

147-149 Portobello High Street

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1 performers

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025

Ticket Price

£15 (12)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the show?

The show runs for 60 minutes.

What does it cost?

Tickets are £15, with a concession price of £12.

Is there an age recommendation?

The show is recommended for ages 14 and over.

Where is it performed?

The show takes place at Town Hall.

Are there any content warnings?

The show contains distressing or potentially triggering themes.

What is the show about?

It follows a couple living through war — one trying to preserve their home, the other using imagination and art to confront their situation.

About This Theatre Production

Ruh al Ruh (The Soul of My Soul) is a theatre performance at Town Hall 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.

Experience compelling storytelling brought to life by talented performers. Theatre at Edinburgh ranges from intimate black box productions to grand stage spectacles.

Venue: Town Hall

Town Hall 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 £15

Age Guidance: 14+

Content Warnings: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes

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.Ruh al Ruh (The Soul of My Soul) represents the theatrical innovation that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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