Edinburgh 2 Aug - 24 Aug 2025

Venue

Kafe Kweer (No. 167)

Address
5 St. Peter’s Buildings, Edinburgh EH3 9PG
Phone
01316292350

Shows At This Venue

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Entry is free but our artists may ask for a donation at the end.
In-Person
Spoken Word

[AC]QUIESONCE

DATES
10111213141516
12:10 - 12:50
Kafe Kweer (venue 167)
In the debut spoken word show from former Young Makar, Gwenhwyfar Ferch Rhys, gender transition collides with Welsh history and legend. "Daring and inventive … full of linguistic wit and wisdom" (James Harpur), [ac]quiesonce pursues an answer to the question: how can we ever learn to save ourse...
In-Person
Spoken Word

STORYTELLING: SACRED HERBS OF BRITAIN

DATES
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12:10 - 13:10
Kafe Kweer (venue 167)
Join storyteller Claire Mace for a retelling of the story of Olwen, the giant's daughter with hair yellower than the blossoms of the broom and cheeks pinker than the foxglove. Interweaving myths and magic, herbal lore and folk tales, this show shares stories of the plants and trees found in her l...
In-Person
Spoken Word

To be known (placeholder)

DATES
23456789
12:10 - 13:05
Kafe Kweer (venue 167)
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In-Person
Comedy

ON THE FRINGE OF SUICIDAL TENDENCIES

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13:20 - 14:05
Kafe Kweer (venue 167)
When you're on the fringes of society & suicide, which do you choose? Comedian Kimmie Dee's dark comedy debut examines whether she's suicidal or just mining material for Fringe. Venue #167 Kafe Kweer 5 St. Peter's Buildings, Gilmore Place EH39PG Showtime 13:20 Dates: Aug. 6-11, 13-24
In-Person
Comedy

THE PROLAPSE: THE BOYS OPEN UP

DATES
14151617
14:30 - 15:30
Kafe Kweer (venue 167)
Something fell out… of the closet! Matty & Aurelio bring you a split-hour comedy show full of bold stories from two of BCN's top queer comedians (though we're vers at best). Join us through our outrageously sexy journeys through lush douching, cute choking experiences and close encounters of th...
In-Person
Science & Rationalism

TAKING THE BISCUIT BACK

DATES
111213
14:30 - 15:30
Kafe Kweer (venue 167)
Poetitian Lucy Aphramor returns to Edinburgh with more bitter-sweet perspectives on food and flourishing. Banishing the binary, they serve up a fiery fusion of wordsmithery, transjoy, compassion, and queer nutrition science that makes mincemeat of 'eat less, move more' and fat shame. Satisfying f...
In-Person
Spoken Word

UOFG CREATIVE WRITING SHOWCASE

DATES
23456789
15:45 - 16:35
Kafe Kweer (venue 167)
Spoken word showcase for University of Glasgow post-graduate Creative Writing students.
In-Person
Spoken Word

SWIMMING WITH SOCIAL WORKERS

DATES
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15:45 - 16:35
Kafe Kweer (venue 167)
David John's spoken word show immerses the audience in the world of water; it's elemental connection to the lives we live. Some waters are wet, some an analogy for the situations we find ourselves in. Lyrical storytelling, candid humour, and poetic musings are all part of the flow. Why not take a...
In-Person
Spoken Word

IN AND OUT OF DARKNESS – THE BOOK OF JACK – TONYBPOETRY

DATES
10111213141516
15:45 - 16:35
Kafe Kweer (venue 167)
Aiming to increase mental health awareness and encourage more openness, Tony Bowkis shares an honest, sometimes raw and emotional but relatable account of his own personal challenges and previous drinking experiences. Delivered via original spoken word poetry with some funny, sometimes self-depre...