Hendrik Quast: Spill Your Guts
Hendrik Quast • Professional company
About Hendrik Quast
Hendrik Quast: Spill Your Guts is a darkly comic ventriloquist show in which Hendrik performs alongside a sharp-tongued dummy that embodies his chronic, invisible, inflammatory illness. Half healthy, half sick, Quast argues with his puppet about shame and what spills out. Blending theatre, comedy, and musical elements, the show begins as a classic act before spiralling into chaos as the illness speaks — to the medical system and to the healthy faces watching. Runs for 50 minutes at Pickle Studio. Age guidance 14+.
Why see this show?
A genuinely unusual double act — performer versus puppet, health versus illness — that uses ventriloquism to explore shame and chronic illness with dark comedy and musical moments. Unsettling and inventive in equal measure.
Friday 7 - Saturday 22 August 2026
All performances at 20:45
15 performances
50 minutes
1 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
£8 (4)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the show run?
The show runs for 50 minutes.
Where is it performed?
At Pickle Studio, Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026.
What is the age guidance?
Suitable for audiences aged 14 and over.
How much do tickets cost?
Tickets are £8, with a concession price of £4.
Are there any participation or access requirements?
Yes, there is audience participation, and the audience is required to walk or move around during the performance.
What kind of show is this?
It is a theatre and performance art show blending ventriloquism, comedy, and musical elements, centred on a darkly comic exploration of chronic illness.
About This Theatre Production
Hendrik Quast: Spill Your Guts is a theatre performance at Pickle Studio 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 compelling storytelling brought to life by talented performers. Theatre at Edinburgh ranges from intimate black box productions to grand stage spectacles.
Venue: Pickle Studio
Pickle 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: £8 - £17
Age Guidance: 14+
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.Hendrik Quast: Spill Your Guts represents the theatrical innovation that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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