an Accident / a Life

an Accident / a Life runs at the King’s Theatre on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November 2026. The two-night run brings a more serious and contemporary edge to Edinburgh’s autumn programme, adding depth beyond the bigger musicals and crowd-pleasing shows.

The production is a collaboration linked to choreographer Marc Brew and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, and it draws on real-life experience in a way that makes it more reflective than a straightforward dance showcase. It looks like one of the stronger culture-led listings in the King’s autumn schedule.

Key Event Details

What To Expect

This is likely to appeal most to audiences who enjoy contemporary dance, physical theatre, and more thoughtful stage work. It is not pitched as a light night out, but rather as a performance with emotional and artistic weight.

Listings show the run taking place across two evenings in November, making it a useful short-run addition for the dance category on Edinburgh247.

Tickets & Entry

Tickets are available through Capital Theatres and official listings connected to the production. Check the latest performance details before booking.

Official event page

Supplementary listing

Location

The show takes place at King’s Theatre in Tollcross, a central Edinburgh venue that continues to balance major touring productions with more specialist theatre and dance work.

Getting There

Buses via Lothian Road and Lauriston Place are usually the simplest option. Walking from the Grassmarket or Princes Street area is also manageable if the weather is decent.

Our Tips

• If you prefer clearer running times, check the official listing again closer to the performance date.
• This looks like a good pick for people who enjoy contemporary performance rather than mainstream musicals.
• A Friday or Saturday city-centre show can mean heavier traffic, so public transport is often easier.