House of Life is a reimagined and expanded version of the cult Edinburgh Fringe late-night sensation, presented by Rodeo Productions, Tilted, Sheepsoup and P3. At the centre of the show is the glitter-clad RaveRend, part preacher, part DJ, part master of ceremonies, leading audiences through a night of collective celebration, emotional release and ecstatic dancefloor communion. The show is described as part rave, part ritual, part communal awakening, combining live music, movement, comedy and catharsis. Creator and performer Ben Welch originated the role of RaveRend, with co-creators Lawrence Cole and Nic Harvey also involved.
Cast and Creative Team for House of Life at Udderbelly, Underbelly George Square
Cast
Angharad Jones
Ensemble
Rob Green
Ensemble
Ben Welch
RaveRend
Brain Rays
Ensemble
Kieran Donovan
Ensemble
Lily Dawford
Ensemble
Ryan Laight
Ensemble
Nora Alexander
Ensemble
Lawrence " Trev" Cole
Trev
Nic Harvey
Ensemble
Dora Lynn
Ensemble
Creative Team
Ben Welch
Creator
Lawrence "Trev" Cole
Co-creator
Nic Harvey
Co-creator
Dora Lynn
Dramaturg
Nora Alexander
Projections/Concept Development
Ryan Laight
Costume Designer
Lily Dawford
Lighting Designer
Kieran Donovan
Additional Choreography
Brain Rays
Sound Design
Rob Green
Early Music Development
Angharad Jones
Early Show Development
News About House of Life at Udderbelly, Underbelly George Square
HOUSE OF LIFE to Return to Edinburgh Fringe in Reimagined Form at Underbelly
May 27, 2026 The cult late-night sensation HOUSE OF LIFE returns to the Edinburgh Fringe in a reimagined, expanded version at Underbelly's Udderbelly, led by the glitter-clad RaveRend in a night of live music, comedy, and communal catharsis.About the Theatre
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