About Emergency Chorus - Untapped Award Winner 2025
Ways of Knowing is a 70-minute devised theatre and dance piece by Emergency Chorus, performed at Big Belly as part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025. A council of leeches, a mystic hermit, a Victorian inventor, an economics conference and a dark dripping cave form the backdrop for a work that uncovers visions and omens to explore how we predict and prophesy the future. Through choreography, found text and live sound, the company wields science and magic to reckon with a precarious present. Winner of the Untapped Award.
Why see this show?
Emergency Chorus build strange, meticulous worlds — leeches, Victorian inventors and economics conferences sharing a stage to ask how we know what's coming. Unsettling and beguiling in equal measure, at 70 minutes it never outstays its welcome.
Thursday 31 July - Sunday 24 August 2025
All performances at 15:30
23 performances
70 minutes
2 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
£8.50
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the show?
Ways of Knowing runs for 70 minutes.
Where is it performed?
The show takes place at Big Belly.
What is the age guidance?
The show is suitable for audiences aged 12 and over.
How much are tickets?
Tickets start from £8.50.
Are there any content warnings?
The show uses strobe lighting and haze, features extended periods of darkness, moments of very loud sound and brief gagging sounds.
What kind of show is it?
It is a devised theatre and dance piece that uses choreography, found text and live sound to explore how humans predict and prophesy the future.
About This Theatre Production
Ways of Knowing is a theatre performance at Big Belly during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 70 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: Big Belly
Big Belly 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: £8.5 - £13
Age Guidance: 12+
Content Warnings: Strobe lighting, More information Strobe lighting, haze, extended periods of darkness, moments of very loud sound and brief gagging sounds.
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.Ways of Knowing represents the theatrical innovation that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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