The Wreck

The Wreck runs at Summerhall from 6 to 31 August 2026, with Buzzcut Productions combining live cameras, practical filmmaking, puppetry, and a live score in a story about two siblings exploring a shipwreck.

The dive forces the pair to confront more than what lies underwater, as they also have to decide the future of their family’s seaside nightclub.

Key Event Details

What To Expect

Buzzcut build the show in front of the audience using cameras, miniature-scale practical effects, puppetry, and music, creating a piece of live animation rather than simply projecting a finished film. The underwater expedition becomes a route into family history, inheritance, and the question of what should be preserved or left behind.

The 60-minute production follows Buzzcut’s previous Bark Bark and is one of the 2026 Keep it Fringe fund recipients. Summerhall lists an 8+ guideline and a strobe-lighting warning.

Tickets & Entry

Summerhall lists tickets for the run, with live availability shown by performance date. See the official ticket page for the latest status, prices, and performance dates.

Location

The show takes place at Summerhall, Old Lab, 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh EH9 1PL. For general venue information, see our Summerhall directory listing.

Getting There

Summerhall is at 1 Summerhall in the Southside, close to the Meadows and the University of Edinburgh. Buses run along Clerk Street and South Clerk Street. The show is in the Old Lab, one of several rooms in the building.

Our Tips

• This is a morning performance, starting at 10:30am.
• Check for dark days before booking a date.
• The production uses strobe lighting, according to Summerhall.

Show information was checked against the official event listing.