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Boy in a Box
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Boy in a Box

Wed 5 Aug · 14:40

Gilded Balloon Patter House

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About This Event

Edinburgh's Gilded Balloon Patter House will host a compelling theatrical event, Boy in a Box, on Wednesday 5 August 2026 at 13:40. This powerful production, honed at The Actors Studio™, delves into the persistent issue of systemic racism within the United States. Employing a unique blend of abstract realism and rigorous historical analysis, the play aims to illuminate the complex realities of racial inequality. Penned and performed by the talented Coates, and under the astute direction of Thomas Zoeschg, Boy in a Box serves as a stark and timely warning. It underscores the profound and potentially devastating consequences that arise when such critical societal issues are left unaddressed. Audiences seeking to engage with this thought-provoking exploration of American history and its present-day ramifications will find this performance particularly resonant. Further information regarding ticket prices can be found on the official website.

The event features a powerful theatrical production that delves into the issue of systemic racism in the United States. The play, penned and performed by Coates, employs a unique blend of abstract realism and historical analysis to illuminate the complex realities of racial inequality.

Coates is a talented performer with over 50 years of experience, having performed in New York, Off-Broadway, and throughout the US. The play is directed by Thomas Zoeschg, who has guided the development of the production at The Actors Studio.

The performance takes place at the Gilded Balloon Patter House in Edinburgh on Wednesday 5 August 2026 at 13:40. Further information regarding the event is available on the venue's website.

Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.

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Frequently asked questions

Boy in a Box takes place on Wednesday, 5 August 2026 at 14:40.

Boy in a Box is held at Gilded Balloon Patter House in Edinburgh (3 Chambers Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1HT).

Tickets for Boy in a Box can be booked via whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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