Heimer
Edinburgh Fringe 2026 Highlight
3/4 shows SOLD OUT
Since childhood, Heimer has been on countless adventures across the sea, firmly believing in the legend—“all people are but fish who traded their tails for legs.” He spent his life searching for the fabled “first fish to walk ashore.” After being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Heimer seems forever anchored to the events of his seafaring past.
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 — Presented at theSpace Surgeons’ Hall, Edinburgh, with 3 out of 4 shows sold out.
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Received strong audience feedback throughout its Edinburgh Fringe run, with audiences particularly responding to the show’s warmth, puppetry, visual storytelling and sensitive approach to dementia and memory.
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Selected for Polka Theatre’s Catapult 2026, supporting the continued development of the work.
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Developed in collaboration with Roarrr Theatre.
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Previously performed in London, including Underbelly Boulevard and Lyric Hammersmith.
Audience Review
“using extraordinary puppeteering and puppets to so gently break my heart”
“Throughout the show, I alternated between laughter and tearful smiles.”
“The puppets lovingly crafted”
“Can be enjoyed on so many levels.”
Selected audience review from Edinburgh Fringe 2026.
