Critique Cabaret
Mandy Harris Williams with Family Affairs Studio (USA) • Professional company
Google Mandy Harris Williams with Family Affairs Studio (USA)Critique Cabaret
By Mandy Harris Williams with Family Affairs Studio (USA) • Professional company
Google Mandy Harris Williams with Family Affairs Studio (USA)About the show
Critique Cabaret is a multimedia performance by Mandy Harris Williams with Family Affairs Studio (USA), staged at temple as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026. Mandy is a multimedia artist and cultural critic whose work operates across performance, writing and digital media. Oration, original music, dance and projected video collide in a show about attention, survival and the cost of being politically coherent in public. Part lecture, part pop assemblage and wholly engrossing, scholarship becomes spectacle in this show originally commissioned by Performance Space New York. The show runs for 50 minutes and is suitable for those aged 14 and over.
Why see this show?
Part lecture, part pop assemblage — Critique Cabaret at temple fuses critical theory with cabaret glamour to examine attention as currency and trap. An inventive, original work that thinks and performs simultaneously, from an artist with a wide multimedia practice.
£10 (6)
Monday 17 - Saturday 29 August 2026
All performances at 19:25
13 performances
50 mins
3 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the show?
The show runs for 50 minutes.
What is the age guidance?
This show is suitable for those aged 14 and over.
How much do tickets cost?
Tickets are £10. See the booking link on this page for concession prices.
What type of show is it?
It is a multimedia cabaret performance blending oration, original music, dance and projected video — originally commissioned by Performance Space New York.
What is the show about?
The show examines attention, survival and the cost of being politically coherent in public, in a world where attention has become both currency and trap.
Where is the show performed?
The show takes place at temple, as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026.
About This Cabaret Show
Critique Cabaret is a cabaret and variety performance at temple during Edinburgh Festival 2026. Running for 50 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.
Experience variety entertainment with music, comedy, and sometimes burlesque. Cabaret shows create an intimate, glamorous atmosphere.
Venue: temple
temple 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
- •Dress up if you want to match the glamorous vibe
- •Table seating may be available - book early
- •Shows may include adult content
- •Tipping performers is often encouraged
Booking Information
Ticket Prices: £10 - £14
Age Guidance: 16+
Content Warnings: More information Mature themes and partial nudity
Book early to avoid disappointment. Popular shows sell out quickly during Edinburgh Festival.
Part of Edinburgh Festival 2026
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.Critique Cabaret represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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