Mistakes on Maps
Spoken Word
Storytelling
Historical

Mistakes on Maps

Tom Paper • Amateur Company

50 minutes•Library
Mistakes on Maps is a witty, visually immersive journey through 20 historical maps, each featuring a fascinating flaw. Encounter sea monsters in the 1539 Carta Marina, the phantom continent of Terra Australis, California drawn as an island, the Open Polar Sea, canals on Mars, and the Mountains of Kong. Were these errors accidents, ambition, propaganda or fear of empty space? Along the way, see how trade, empire, faith and imagination bent geography. Through projected maps, story and music, this show reveals how cartographers got it wrong, and what their errors reveal about us.
Event Details

Friday 7 - Sunday 30 August 2026

All performances at 15:00

20 performances

50 minutes

Library

33A Melville Street Lane

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1 performers

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026

Ticket Price

£8

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much are tickets for Mistakes on Maps?

Tickets for Mistakes on Maps are £8. You can purchase tickets through the official festival website.

Where is Mistakes on Maps being performed?

Mistakes on Maps is being performed at Library, located at 33A Melville Street Lane. The venue is in the heart of Edinburgh's festival district.

How long is Mistakes on Maps?

The performance runs for approximately 50 minutes.

How do I book tickets for Mistakes on Maps?

You can book tickets for Mistakes on Maps through the official Edinburgh Festival Fringe website. Click the "Buy tickets" button on this page to be directed to the booking system.

When is Mistakes on Maps showing?

Mistakes on Maps runs from 7 August 2026 to 7 August 2026. Check the official website for specific performance times.

What is Mistakes on Maps about?

Mistakes on Maps is a Edinburgh Festival Fringe production. For the full description and latest information, please visit the event page or the official festival website.

About This Performance

Mistakes on Maps is a spoken word performance at Library 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 the magic of live performance at Edinburgh Festival. Each show offers something unique and memorable.

Venue: Library

Library 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.

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Booking Information

Ticket Prices: £8 - £12

Age Guidance: 18+

Content Warnings: None

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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.Mistakes on Maps represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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