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Book of Shadows at Underbelly Cowgate, Big Belly
Dates: 8/5/2026 - 8/30/2026
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Book of Shadows is a shadow puppet dark comedy and occult mystery for adults, premiering at the Edinburgh Fringe 2026. Teenage sceptic Vi is forced to live with her grandmother, who claims to be the 200-year-old mystic Madam Blavatsky, and when Vi's friends begin to disappear, the two reluctantly team up to uncover a conspiracy of séances, unhinged cultists, and government agents. Written by Daniel Wishes and performed by Wishes and Seri Yanai, the show uses Mochinosha / Book of Shadowz's signature colourful hand-crafted shadow puppets to create live analogue shadow animation. The production is the first chapter of a larger tale exploring the occult and esoteric, told with a pitch-black sense of humour.
Cast and Creative Team for Book of Shadows at Underbelly Cowgate, Big Belly
Cast
Seri Yanai
Ensemble
Daniel Wishes
Ensemble
Creative Team
Mochinosha / Book of Shadowz
Theatre Company
Seri Yanai
Performer
Seri Yanai
Designer
Seri Yanai
Director
Daniel Wishes
Performer
Daniel Wishes
Writer
News About Book of Shadows at Underbelly Cowgate, Big Belly
BOOK OF SHADOWS To Premiere At Edinburgh Fringe
August 08, 2026 Award-winning Japanese shadow puppet company Mochinosha/Book of Shadowz return to Edinburgh to unleash their latest creation, the premiere of their brand new show, Book of Shadows - a hilarious occult mystery for grown-ups.
BOOK OF SHADOWS to Make Edinburgh Fringe Premiere at Underbelly Cowgate
May 20, 2026 Mochinosha / Book of Shadowz will present the premiere of Book of Shadows, a shadow puppet occult mystery, at Underbelly Cowgate's Big Belly during the Edinburgh Fringe.About the Theatre
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