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 Kina Morris about her show How To Poop in an Outhouse at -58°C.
What can you tell me about your show?
How to Poop in an Outhouse at -58°C received critical acclaim at the 2026 New York City Fringe, winning five awards, including Audience Choice and Staff Choice, and five-star reviews. It sold out the last three shows in both Los Angeles and New York City, and now it’s heading to Edinburgh Fringe for a full run throughout the month of August at Greenside's George St. location (Ivy Studio / Venue #236).
How to Poop in an Outhouse at -58°C received critical acclaim at the 2026 New York City Fringe, winning five awards, including Audience Choice and Staff Choice, and five-star reviews. It sold out the last three shows in both Los Angeles and New York City, and now it’s heading to Edinburgh Fringe for a full run throughout the month of August at Greenside's George St. location (Ivy Studio / Venue #236).
How to Poop in an Outhouse at -58°C is the astonishing true story of how Kona Morris fell in love with a Native Alaskan and moved to a remote village north of the Arctic Circle. Audiences can expect to be transported to the top of the world, from the dangers of wild river whirlpools and grizzly bears to the magic of the Northern Lights, while I teach them all the hilarious (and necessary) tips for how to use an outhouse in subzero weather.
How would you describe the style of your show to anyone who has never seen you before?
You will feel like you came with me on an adventure to the Arctic Circle! Audiences say they feel like they were transported—that my descriptions were so rich with sensory detail it made them feel like they went to Alaska. This show is as informative as it is engaging, and audiences have enjoyed learning about life in a remote native village, as well as the hilarious and heartwarming life lessons I share.
What was the lightbulb moment that led to the creation of this piece?
How to Poop in an Outhouse at -58°C is based on my own experience. It is the true story of how, at 19 years old, I fell in love with a Native Alaskan while we were both traveling through Colorado, and I decided to drive him home to northern Alaska, where I ended up living with him in a remote village north of the Arctic Circle. I have told many short stories about my time in Alaska, and every time I do, people ask to hear more. That's why I decided to create a whole solo show for it.
What makes 2026 the perfect year for this specific story or performance?
More than ever, we need to learn from the values of Indigenous people, particularly in regards to community and generosity. Also, it's a good time to make people laugh and feel good.
How will you mentally and physically prepare for a run at the Fringe?
I am performing my show as many times as possible before I take it to Edinburgh. And I have a solo dance party before each show. :)
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?
Toilet seats!
How would you describe the style of your show to anyone who has never seen you before?
You will feel like you came with me on an adventure to the Arctic Circle! Audiences say they feel like they were transported—that my descriptions were so rich with sensory detail it made them feel like they went to Alaska. This show is as informative as it is engaging, and audiences have enjoyed learning about life in a remote native village, as well as the hilarious and heartwarming life lessons I share.
What was the lightbulb moment that led to the creation of this piece?
How to Poop in an Outhouse at -58°C is based on my own experience. It is the true story of how, at 19 years old, I fell in love with a Native Alaskan while we were both traveling through Colorado, and I decided to drive him home to northern Alaska, where I ended up living with him in a remote village north of the Arctic Circle. I have told many short stories about my time in Alaska, and every time I do, people ask to hear more. That's why I decided to create a whole solo show for it.
What makes 2026 the perfect year for this specific story or performance?
More than ever, we need to learn from the values of Indigenous people, particularly in regards to community and generosity. Also, it's a good time to make people laugh and feel good.
How will you mentally and physically prepare for a run at the Fringe?
I am performing my show as many times as possible before I take it to Edinburgh. And I have a solo dance party before each show. :)
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?
Toilet seats!
(Outhouse Tip #4: Bring your toilet seat inside to hang them next to your fire before you take it to the outhouse.)
What is the one item in your Fringe Survival Kit that you can’t live without this month?
Throat coat tea, lemons, and honey.
What would you deem as success at the end of the Fringe?
That I still love my show and know it on a deeper level, that I have shared it with more people, and that I have grown as a performer.
Other than your own show, are there any other shows you would recommend at the Fringe this year?
Gail Thomas’ Patient 13
Fletcher Michael’s Did You Charge Your Phone For The End Of The World?
Garry Starr’s Classic Penguins
Mochinosha’s Book of Shadowz
Stacie Burrow’s Fool’s Goldmine
Kristina Libby’s I Almost Died For This?!
Jerry Topitzer’s Once Upon A Wall Street
Sally Brooks’ Stay
Joseph Maudsley’s Biff to the Future
What is one Edinburgh spot that you would recommend people to visit when they're not watching performances?
Take a walk on the hillside near the Castle!
Can you describe the show in 5 words?
Exhilarating
Hilarious
Heartfelt
Adventurous
Transformative
What keeps you inspired?
Connecting with the audience and keeping it fresh!
What would you hope someone takes away from seeing the show?
I want them to feel like they’ve just gone on an adventure north of the Arctic Circle! I want them to feel like they know things about life in rural Alaska that they didn’t know before. I want them to feel inspired to take chances and trust in their own ability to do hard things.
When and where can people see the show?
How to Poop in an Outhouse at -58°C
12:45 daily (runtime: 55 minutes)
7th-29th August (excluding the 16th and 23rd)
Ivy Study at Greenside’s George Street (Venue #236)
(Ivy Studio is Venue #236 at The Royal Society of Edinburgh, 22-26 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PQ)
https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/how-to-poop-in-an-outhouse-at-58-c
Transformative
What keeps you inspired?
Connecting with the audience and keeping it fresh!
What would you hope someone takes away from seeing the show?
I want them to feel like they’ve just gone on an adventure north of the Arctic Circle! I want them to feel like they know things about life in rural Alaska that they didn’t know before. I want them to feel inspired to take chances and trust in their own ability to do hard things.
When and where can people see the show?
How to Poop in an Outhouse at -58°C
12:45 daily (runtime: 55 minutes)
7th-29th August (excluding the 16th and 23rd)
Ivy Study at Greenside’s George Street (Venue #236)
(Ivy Studio is Venue #236 at The Royal Society of Edinburgh, 22-26 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PQ)
https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/how-to-poop-in-an-outhouse-at-58-c
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