Spirit of the Favela

"SPIRIT OF THE FAVELA" TAKES OVER EDINBURGH FRINGE 2025 IN A SPECTACLE EXPLOSION OF PERFORMANCE, MUSIC & RAW EMOTION

This summer, prepare to be entertained and amazed as a brand-new immersive spectacle experience lands in Edinburgh as part of the world-famous Fringe Festival. Spirit of the Favela, the debut production inside the dazzling Mirage Spiegeltent, is unlike anything the Fringe has seen before — a vibrant, pulse-raising tribute to the heart and soul of Rio de Janeiro’s favelas.

Spirit of the Favela blends breathtaking artistry, powerful physical theatre, and the infectious rhythms of samba, funk, and street percussion to tell a story of community, resistance, and joy.

Mirage Spiegeltent is proud to be one of the first venues to expand the festival throughout Edinburgh and bring the magic of performance and prestige to more people of the city, while giving more performance artists the opportunity to show their talents.

At its core, Spirit of the Favela is a deeply human story. Using movement, music, and sheer physicality, it follows the lives of young dreamers growing up in a favela, where danger and hardship are met with rhythm, creativity, and fierce pride, the beating heart of real life in Brazil. Expect gravity-defying stunts, explosive group choreography, and visceral moments of stillness and emotion that speak louder than dialogue ever could.

The Mirage Spiegeltent is a spectacle all on its own — a grand, nostalgic cabaret style tent adorned with charm from the spirit of Brazil come to life. It’s a full-sensory, immersive experience where the line between performer and audience blurs.

Audiences will sit close to the action that brings every flip, beat, and emotion into your lap. The venue is also wheelchair accessible, welcoming all, and buzzing with energy from the moment you make your way through its arches.

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