About

Marc Brew and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui bring an Accident / a Life to the stage at King's Theatre, Edinburgh, on 13 November 2026 at 19:30. It is a visual theatre experience about key moments in life, including Brew's car accident.

What to expect

Marc Brew and choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui bring this collaboration to the stage for the first time.

The show is a visual theatre experience that explores key moments in life using humour, storytelling, film, music, dance and a car.

It follows Brew’s earlier solos, For Now I am… and Remember When.

  • Explores difficult things with humour and storytelling
  • Uses film, music, dance and a car
  • Earlier solos were critically and publicly celebrated

Questions

When does an Accident / a Life start and end?

an Accident / a Life is on Friday, 13 November 2026, 19:30.

Where is an Accident / a Life?

an Accident / a Life takes place at King's Theatre, Edinburgh, 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh.

How much are tickets for an Accident / a Life?

Tickets for an Accident / a Life cost £20 at the theatre's official ticket shop.

What does the show use?

It uses humour, storytelling, film, music, dance and a car.

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Getting there

King's Theatre, Edinburgh, 2 Leven Street, EH3 9LQ Edinburgh, Scotland, GB

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