An American Love Letter to Edinburgh
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
(18-25 Aug: 5pm)
Benjamin Franklin loved Edinburgh. He visited during the Scottish Enlightenment and enjoyed lively late-night debates at the famous Oyster Club, making pals with all the luminaries including David Hume, Adam Smith and James Hutton.
In this funny and informative show, Rick Conte (The Man Who Planted Trees) tells the tale of his countryman’s Scottish enlightenment, echoing his own experiences of the city that took him in 36 years ago and has yet to spit him out. Directed by Andy Cannon.
'Delightful' ★★★★★ (NorthWestEnd.com)
'A
beguiling show' ★★★★ (Scotsman)
'Storytelling
at its best!' ★★★★ (ScotsGayArts.com)
If you want to find out more about Ben Franklin's experiences in Edinburgh and visit some of the places in the show, join Rick for Benjamin Franklin's Edinburgh Walking Tours running throughout August.
A booking fee of £1.50 is charged per transaction. If you are a Scottish Storytelling Centre Supporter, please select a full price ticket and your discount will apply automatically at checkout.
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Theatre
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£16.00 -
18-25 August 2025 -
60 minutes -
Scottish Storytelling Centre Fringe -
Netherbow Theatre -
14+
