Arachne / Athena | EdFringe 26 | Britt Anderson | Episode 594

from The Martin Talk Show · host Martin Colton

In Episode 594 of The Martin Talk Show, Martin sits down with theatre-maker and performer Britt Anderson to explore *Arachne / Athena* at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026.This bold, funny and imaginative solo show reimagines the Greek myth of Athena and Arachne for the modern world. Athena’s attempt to rebuild her image is interrupted by a mysterious curse that forces her to confront her past injustices—and the woman she turned into a spider.Martin and Britt discuss mythology, friendship, justice, creativity and the power of art to challenge the stories we think we know.Find out more about *Arachne / Athena*:https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/arachne-athenaDiscover more conversations from The Martin Talk Show:https://www.themartintalkshow.comSubscribe and join Martin’s continuing Question Quest through the Edinburgh Fringe as he discovers the stories behind the stories.#ArachneAthena #BrittAnderson #EdFringe2026 #EdinburghFringe #TheMartinTalkShow #AmplifyingChangeMakers

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