In our ongoing Edinburgh Fringe 2026 interview series, we are speaking to artists and creatives who are bringing their shows to the Scottish capital this summer.
In this interview, we speak with Edith Alibec about his show The Void.
What can you tell me about your show?
I discovered I have this void, and I’m trying to find a solution to deal with it… I looked at other people, but they’re all very busy and walking really fast — I’m not sure if they have one as well. I’m coming to the Fringe for the whole month, and I hope that should be enough to fill the void.
I discovered I have this void, and I’m trying to find a solution to deal with it… I looked at other people, but they’re all very busy and walking really fast — I’m not sure if they have one as well. I’m coming to the Fringe for the whole month, and I hope that should be enough to fill the void.
How would you describe the style of your show to anyone who has never seen you before?
Very interactive.
What was the lightbulb moment that led to the creation of this piece?
I got the idea for this show in 2024 while walking home in Edinburgh after a clown show. I suddenly had this image of myself: wearing a purple suit from head to toe, with a huge black hole in my belly and the words THE VOID written across it. I stopped in the street and wrote it down in my Notes app. I was going through a rough patch at that time, and after seeing so many clown shows for the first time, I remember thinking: “If I ever do a clown show, it’s going to be about this nagging, ever-present void that I can’t get rid of.”
What makes 2026 the perfect year for this specific story or performance?
The void has become bigger and bigger. For everyone, I think.
How will you mentally and physically prepare for a run at the Fringe?
Off social media — fingers crossed.
Doing sports — fingers crossed.
Staying out in nature — fingers crossed.
If you couldn’t use a flyer to attract audiences, what ridiculous object would you hand out to people to get them into your show?
Give them a hug with my long hands.
What is the one item in your Fringe Survival Kit that you can’t live without at the Fringe?
Uh, a rain jacket. It rains so much in Edinburgh in August.
What would you deem as success at the end of the Fringe?
People leaving the room with their voids a little bit filled up :)
Other than your own show, are there any other shows you would recommend at the Fringe this year?
So I haven’t actually seen their shows, but I did my first ever clown workshop with Lawrence Dodd and Maya Ricote. They both have shows this year, and I know how funny they are, so go and check them out.
What is one Edinburgh spot that you would recommend people to visit when they’re not watching performances?
Classic, but Arthur’s Seat. Best void-filling activity.
Can you describe the show in 5 words?
Filling THE void together.
What keeps you inspired?
Going out, watching people.
What would you hope someone takes away from seeing the show?
That there’s hope at the end of the tunnel.
Tickets are available from https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/edith-alibec-the-void
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