Handle with Care

Handle with Care

Ontroerend GoedProfessional company

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75 minutesStudio
A box is mailed to the theatre. The instructions are clear: invite a group of people, on a specific night, at a specific time. Place the box at the centre of the stage. Wait until an audience member opens the box. The show has started. Handle with Care is a theatre performance in a box. No actors, no technicians. Just a box. And you. This time, Ontroerend Goed gives you complete control. For an hour, you'll experience something one-off and unrepeatable. Here. Now. Together. No one is watching. Can you create something meaningful?

About Ontroerend Goed

Handle with Care is a theatre performance by Ontroerend Goed, performed at the Studio at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Running for 75 minutes, the show arrives as a box mailed to the theatre. A group of audience members are invited at a specific night and time, the box is placed at the centre of the stage, and the show begins when an audience member opens it. There are no actors, no technicians — just the box and the audience. Ontroerend Goed hands complete control to the audience for an hour to create something one-off and unrepeatable. Suitable for ages 12 and over.

Why see this show?

A theatre experience unlike anything else at the Fringe — no actors, no script, just a box and the people in the room. Ontroerend Goed invite you to make something meaningful together in 75 minutes. Genuinely one-off and unrepeatable each night at the Studio.

Tickets

£18

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When

Monday 24 - Sunday 30 August 2026

All performances at 13:30

7 performances

Duration

75 mins

Cast

45 performers

Festival

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026

Venue
Studio

117 Nicolson Street

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the show?

The show runs for 75 minutes.

Where is it performed?

The show is performed at the Studio as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

What is the age guidance?

The show is suitable for audiences aged 12 and over.

How much do tickets cost?

Tickets cost £18.

What actually happens during the show?

A box is placed at the centre of the stage. The show begins when an audience member opens it. There are no actors or technicians — just the box and the audience, who are given complete control for the duration.

Are there any content warnings?

Yes — the show involves audience participation, and the audience is required to walk or move around during the performance.

About This Theatre Production

Handle with Care is a theatre performance at Studio during Edinburgh Festival 2026. Running for 75 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: Studio

Studio 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 £18

Age Guidance: 12+

Content Warnings: Audience participation, Audience required to walk or move around during the performance

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.Handle with Care represents the theatrical innovation that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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