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Sat 08 Aug
|Sanctuary at Paradise in Augustines
Formosa Viva
A contemporary dance production tracing 500 years of Taiwan's history through movement alone. Eight nationally selected young Taiwanese dancers blend physical theatre and visual storytelling in this acclaimed, entirely non-verbal 50-minute show.
Time & Location
08 Aug 2026, 12:20 – 22 Aug 2026, 13:10
Sanctuary at Paradise in Augustines, Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EL, UK
About the event
'A love song – or dance – to Taiwan... I could watch this all day long. It's magical' **** (TheatreWeekly.com). 'A heartfelt exploration of Taiwan's 500-year history' *** (BroadwayBaby.com). Formosa Viva is a bold fusion of contemporary dance, physical theatre and visual storytelling. Eight performers trace 500 years of Taiwan's history, from Indigenous roots and colonial struggle to democracy today. Through powerful choreography, light and rhythm, it explores resilience, transformation and identity. After touring to Avignon, Edinburgh and Adelaide, this dance work returns to the Edinburgh Fringe, inviting audiences on an emotional journey through culture, memory and hope.
8–22 August 2026 (excluding 9 and 16 August), 12:20pm, 50 minutes.
Find out more info or book your tickets on https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/formosa-viva
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