Weaving Me, Weaving Mum
The Great Her (UK/China) • Professional company
Google The Great Her (UK/China)Weaving Me, Weaving Mum
By The Great Her (UK/China) • Professional company
Google The Great Her (UK/China)About the show
Weaving Me, Weaving Mum is a 40-minute dance theatre piece by The Great Her, a female-led UK/China professional company, performed at the theatre venue. Through movement, hand-knitted costume and visual metaphor, the show explores the invisible threads between mothers and daughters, drawing on the director Yuqiu's personal experience across generations. The production is created by a playwright, director and textile-based artist, and produced by a female-led collective founded by Jiayi Chen. The show features new handmade costumes and a cross-cultural female cast. Suitable for ages 12 and over, with content warnings for distressing themes, violent themes, distressing audio-visual content and prolonged blackout.
Why see this show?
An intimate, handmade production that uses textile, movement and memory to tell a deeply personal story about mothers, daughters and generational inheritance. The combination of dance, hand-knitted costume and poetry-like staging makes this a quietly distinctive piece of Fringe theatre.
£11 (7)
Thursday 31 July - Friday 1 August 2025
All performances at 16:25
2 performances
40 mins
2 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the show?
The show runs for 40 minutes.
What is the age guidance?
The show is suitable for ages 12 and over.
What content warnings apply?
The show contains distressing and violent themes, distressing audio-visual content, a prolonged blackout, loud music and flashing lights.
What is the ticket price?
Tickets are £11, with a concession price of £7.
Does the audience need to sit on the floor?
Yes — the show involves sitting on the floor.
What kind of show is this?
It is a dance theatre performance using movement, hand-knitted costume and visual metaphor to explore the relationship between mothers and daughters across generations.
About This Theatre Production
Weaving Me, Weaving Mum is a dance physical theatre and circus performance at theatre during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 40 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: theatre
theatre 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 £11
Age Guidance: 12+
Content Warnings: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence Contains disturbing themes - Contains violent themes - Distressing audio-visual content - Prolonged blackout - Involves sitting on floor, Loud music, Flashing lights
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.Weaving Me, Weaving Mum represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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