Edinburgh Fringe Chats (#108): Batisfera Theatre, TALE OF A POTATO

As anticipation builds for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025, we’re catching up with a range of exciting creatives preparing to bring their work to the world’s largest arts festival this August. In this series, we delve into the stories behind the shows, the inspiration driving the artists, and what audiences can expect.  Today, we’re joined by Batisfera Theatre to find out more about Tale of a Potato.

1. Can you begin by telling us about your show and what inspired it?

“Tale of a Potato” is a tabletop show where we tell the story of a potato who, like all of us, is trying to figure out what on earth it’s supposed to do with its life. The Protagonist of our story faces the fundamental themes of every existence: love, work, family, and so on. To tell this poetic and quirky story, we decided to use real vegetables. The idea comes from afar: we wanted to tell the story of all stories, one in which everyone could see themselves. And what is more concrete and universal than the fruits of the earth?

2. What made you want to bring this work to the Fringe this year?

Last year we were at the Edinburgh Fringe with our show “The Great Gummy Bear War” (which we’ll also be performing again this year!). It was an exhilarating and engaging experience that opened up a universe of theatre and stories, colourful and eccentric. A world we still want to be part of, at least for another year! The connection with such a wide and diverse audience is the most exciting thing there is for an artist who wants to share their work.

3. How would you describe your show in three words?

Vegetables, choices, life

4. What do you hope audiences take away from watching your performance?

Our dream is that by the end of the show, someone decides to declare their love to the person they’ve kept it secret from for years, that someone else books a trip they’ve always postponed, that others choose the job of their dreams, or order a dish they’ve never tried. I’d love for everyone to feel encouraged to make a choice that suits their own tastes. I think that’s the most vital reaction to our story.

5. What’s your top tip for surviving the Fringe?

See lots of great shows and enjoy them! Don’t overdo it with alcohol! Laugh!

6. Where and when can people see your show?

Playground 3 at Zoo Playground (venue 186), High School Yards, EH1 1LZ
1-24 August (not 13), 4:00 pm (30 mins).

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