Two Irishmen see a murky business opportunity in the graveyards of Victorian Edinburgh
With a SOIRÉE PERFORMANCE at 7pm on Thursday, November 5th, 2026
ABOUT
BEWLEY’S CAFÉ THEATRE with Naming Cows Theatre Company is proud to present...
THE ANATOMY OF BURKE AND HARE
by Darragh Gilhooly
Edinburgh, 1828.
The undisputed cutting edge of anatomical and surgical research and the place every young medical apprentice dreams of. But there’s a problem - new laws are passed, hangings reduce. Where will the surgeons get the cadavers to fill their amphitheatres and feed their starving egos?
Two Irishmen see a murky business opportunity... But who can be trusted when even the dead start telling stories?
With fast-paced dialogue, quirky characters and a copious amount of whiskey, The Anatomy of Burke and Hare takes you down the dodgy streets of Edinburgh to witness the mysterious and twisted relationship of Burke and Hare and the secrets that led to their destruction
‘the theatrical craftsmanship on display tonight is outstanding... Divinely diabolical’ The Reviews Hub ★★★★
‘enthralling theatre… cleverly crafted... their individual performances are captivating’ Nomoreworkhorse
Duration: 55 minutes
Age Guidance: 14+
Themes: contains references to murder, alcoholism, suicide and contains strong language
The development of this play has been supported by Leitrim County Council, Pavilion Theatre and the FringeLab
BOOKING INFORMATION
October 19th – November 7th, 2026
There will be a SOIRÉE SHOW at 7pm on Thursday, November 5th.
Mon-Sat at 1pm (doors open at 12.50pm)
Tickets: Low-price Mon/Tues €10, Wed/Thurs €12, Fri/Sat €15.
SOIRÉE Tickets : €15
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible via the main Grafton Street entrance with a lift to the second floor.
CAST AND CREW
WRITTEN BY:Darragh Gilhooly
DIRECTED BY:Gwenaelle Gillet
PERFORMED BY:Darragh Gilhooly and Ruiairí Lenaghan
LIGHTING DESIGN:Daragh Keegan
MOVEMENT DIRECTION:Jessie Morris-Toolen