Eavesdropping (Walk This Play®) - use your own equipment

PLEASE BOOK YOUR EAVESDROPPING TICKET THROUGH THIS PAGE ONLY IF YOU ARE INTENDING TO USE YOUR OWN EQUIPMENT TO EXPERIENCE THE SHOW.

Head HERE if you need to reserve equipment.

'Did you notice I was talking, that I was living my life, that I was living a life here too?'

Don your headphones and get ready to eavesdrop in this latest solo audio experience from ThickSkin (Blood Harmony, How Not to Drown). Celebrating the stories and people who are the heartbeat and spirit of Edinburgh, Eavesdropping asks who gets to define a city, who gets to be it’s guide and who’s story matters.

Eavesdropping takes audiences on an adventure through familiar and unfamiliar streets in Scotland’s capital, revealing new sides to and stories of the people who (may) live here. This location-based walking audio play by Hannah Lavery (The Drift) and Sarah MacGillivray (Traverse Young Writers alumni), the latest in ThickSkin’s Walk This Play® series, will encourage audiences to look differently at the rich tapestry of people you may walk past every day, whether you notice them or not.

Through narration and original music blended with the sights and sounds around you, Eavesdropping takes you on a journey of imagination and discovery, where the audience is central to the action.

Produced in association with the Traverse Theatre and directed by Jonnie Riordan (Blood Harmony, How Not to Drown, Nigel Slater's Toast), Eavesdropping continues our exploration of the many different facets of Edinburgh, presenting new and surprising perspectives on the city and its stories, and encourages audiences to get out and rediscover their city this summer.

Once booked for this event, you can enjoy the walk on any day and time which suits you, until Sun 28 August.

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The Traverse Theatre is funded by Creative Scotland and The City of Edinburgh Council, and has received additional support from the Scottish Government's Performing Arts Venues Relief Fund and Creative Scotland’s Recovery Fund for Cultural Organisations.

Important information

PLEASE BOOK YOUR EAVESDROPPING TICKET THROUGH THIS PAGE ONLY IF YOU ARE INTENDING TO USE YOUR OWN EQUIPMENT TO EXPERIENCE THE SHOW.

You can book to borrow the Traverse's equipment on this page.

You will need headphones and a smartphone with access to either the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to take part in this performance.

The App is optimised for the following operating systems: Android - version 6.0 or later / iOS version 12.0 or later.

D/deaf audiences can choose to use the in-app captions.

Visually impaired audiences may need a walking companion for safety with crossing roads.

The walk will wait for you and can be enjoyed at your own pace.

Once booked for this event, you can enjoy the walk on any day and time which suits you, until Sun 28 August.

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Reviews

'A colourful walk in the company of strangers' ★★★★ Guardian

'A witty and compelling cross-section of Edinburgh' ★★★★ The Stage

'The overall effect is brilliantly life-enhancing' ★★★★ The Scotsman

What you can expect

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