Sectioned – Schrödinger's Mental Health
By Poppy Radcliffe • Amateur Company
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Sectioned — Schrödinger's Mental Health is a free spoken word and poetry show by Poppy Radcliffe, performed at Little Cellar. Through blistering poetry, frank stories from psychiatric wards, filmmaking and dramatic lecture, Poppy interrogates what we think we know about inpatient mental health care — asking whether she is ill or well, and whether it is possible to be both. The show exposes what happens when mental health services get things wrong, and reflects on the increasing deaths in hospitals each year. Running 60 minutes, it is suitable for audiences aged 18 and over.
Why see this show?
A raw, formally inventive show that combines poetry, filmmaking and lecture to take audiences inside the experience of being sectioned. Urgent and personal, it asks the questions that mental health discourse too often sidesteps.
Free
Thursday 31 July - Tuesday 12 August 2025
All performances at 13:00
13 performances
60 mins
1 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the show run?
60 minutes.
What is the age guidance?
Suitable for audiences aged 18 and over.
Is this event free?
Yes, admission is free.
Are there any content warnings?
The show contains potentially distressing or triggering themes and nudity.
Where is the show performed?
At Little Cellar.
About This Performance
Sectioned – Schrödinger's Mental Health is a spoken word performance at Little Cellar 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.
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Venue: Little Cellar
Little Cellar 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 £null
Age Guidance: 18+
Content Warnings: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Nudity
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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.Sectioned – Schrödinger's Mental Health represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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