The Barden Party Heracles: Of Men and Beasts
Musicals and Opera
8+
Acclaimed Kiwi theatre company's international premiere of this powerful, original folk musical shedding new light on untouched aspects of one of mythology’s greatest figures: his struggle with his darker self, his fraught relationship with Hera, Queen of the Gods. Four characters explore a timeless question. Who are we when no one is watching: hero, man, beast or god? Greek folklore blended with 1940s Hollywood aesthetic through a highly innovative live-looping musical landscape where one musician creates the sound of a full band. Cast album featuring ten original songs on all main streaming platforms.
❝ Felt perfectly suited to the huge myth being re-told on stage. ❞FringeReview
❝ This is a show with great heart. See it. ❞★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Musical Theatre Review
❝ an entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable hour ❞★ ★ ★ ★
BroadwayBaby
❝ a fantastic fringe show ❞★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A Young(ish) Perspective
❝ a sleek, inventive triumph ❞★ ★ ★ ★
Beyond the Curtain
❝ Can’t wait to see the second act. ❞★ ★ ★ ★
The Recs
This show was part of our Edinburgh Fringe Programme 2026
