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Performer of this solo show is a white middle aged woman, she wears a white t-shirt under denim dungarees, and spectacles. She has brown hair tied back with a fringe and she is pegged to a washing line by her T-shirt. Either side of her on the clothesline are pegged a blouse, and two pairs of socks.

Edinburgh Fringe Outing

Date: Wednesday 19th August   /   Time: 11:25am - 12:25pm

It’s become a bit of a tradition for Edinburgh Humanists to meet up over the festival and catch a show together. This year we’re going to see: That’s Why Mums Go to Switzerland, an award winning show which will give us much to think about and talk about!

It has been described as “a darkly comedic, deeply personal solo play written and performed by Bonnie Oddie, developed with True Story London. It explores complex family dynamics and assisted dying, following a middle-aged woman and her mother who is preparing for the end of her life.”

We will be there on Wednesday 19 August at 11:25am and afterwards we will find a table in Bristo Square to continue the conversation. After the show, look out for Lara (our Community Engagement Manager) and local group volunteers in their colourful Humanist Society Scotland T-shirts, holding up a sign with the happy human logo on it. Then we’ll head off to find a table together.

The show is on at Underbelly, Bristo Square (Clover), at 11:25am from 5–31 August (except 17th). The show lasts 60 minutes, with the option of joining us for a coffee and a blether afterwards. We value open dialogue, diverse viewpoints, and thoughtful exploration, so if you’re interested in discussing assisted dying within modern family dynamics get yourself a coffee or refreshment of your choice and join the conversation.

Venue: In Clover, part of the Underbelly Bristo Square (Venue 302) located at Teviot Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9AG (next to the McEwan Hall)

Please note participants are responsible for buying their own theater ticket and refreshments afterwards.

Tickets can be booked via The Underbelly festival venue.

Performer of this solo show is a white middle aged woman, she wears a white t-shirt under denim dungarees, and spectacles. She has brown hair tied back with a fringe and she is pegged to a washing line by her T-shirt. Either side of her on the clothesline are pegged a blouse, and two pairs of socks.

“A richly layered solo play showing a woman juggling teenage daughters, a crumbling marriage, and an aging mother with dementia who wants to end her life at Dignitas in Switzerland. This is a funny, emotionally precise piece that leaves you wanting more” – Fringe Review 2025

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Tickets can be purchased directly from the venue or through the Edinburgh Fringe website.

If you’d like to let us know you are coming, then you can RSVP through Meetup. We will also use this platform to post any updates about meeting up after the show.

Please note that Meetup is an independent online platform and social networking service that we use to facilitate the organisation of in-person and virtual events.

Meetup is free to join and also a useful way to be kept informed of Edinburgh Humanists, Fife Humanists and Glasgow Humanists upcoming events and activities.

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Venue:

Please check The Underbelly website to confirm venue details and accessibility.

Clover, is part of the Underbelly Bristo Square (Venue 302) located at Teviot Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9AG (next to the McEwan Hall)