The Tailor of Inverness

Thursday 22 October 2026

7.30pm – Pay What You Can £20.00 / £18.00 / £16.00

Matthew Zajac’s stunning show about his Polish-Ukrainian father has entranced over 40,000 people, playing in a huge variety of venues from prestigious theatres in cities including New York, Adelaide, Glasgow, Kyiv, London, Malmo and Berlin, to tiny village halls. This is a rare chance to see this unforgettable and moving story of displacement and survival in war-torn Europe, a powerful allegory for all victims of war.

Winner of a Scotsman Fringe First, the Stage Best Solo Performer Award at the Edinburgh Fringe and the 2009 Best Actor Award from the Scottish Critics.

Running time 1h 20m (no interval)

Contains: One gunshot sound about 10 minutes into the performance

Dates and Booking

Thursday 22 October 2026 7.30pm

Pay What You Can £20.00 / £18.00 / £16.00

Limited Availability

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St Andrews, Fife KY16 9LA

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