Voltei | Edinburgh Fringe 26 | Joana Raio | Episode 572

In Episode 572 of The Martin Talk Show, Martin Colton is joined by Portuguese actor and theatre-maker Joana Raio, creator and performer of the award-winning solo show Voltei.Joana shares the story behind this autobiographical production, inspired by her 12 years living in the UK and her eventual return to Portugal. Together, Martin and Joana explore emigration, identity, belonging, cultural differences and the impact of Brexit on those deciding where to call home.Blending theatre, stand-up comedy and audience interaction, Voltei asks what makes us leave our roots, what draws us back and how we create new families along the way.Recorded as part of The Martin Talk Show’s Edinburgh Fringe 2026 series—amplifying the artists and changemakers behind the festival.Watch Voltei at the Edinburgh Fringe:10–15 August 2026 at 9:45amtheSpace @ Symposium Hallhttps://www.thespaceuk.com/shows/2026/volteiDiscover more about Joana Raio:https://www.joanaraio.com/Join the conversation:https://www.themartintalkshow.com/Subscribe for more interviews, reviews and stories from the Edinburgh Fringe.#TheMartinTalkShow #AmplifyingChangemakers #EdinburghFringe #EdFringe2026 #Voltei #JoanaRaio #PortugueseTheatre #Migration #Identity #Theatre