A woman dressed as a clown with yellow floral costume and yellow tights is standing next to a young girl wearing a white shirt and plaid shorts, at an outdoor fair with carnival booths and a cloudy sky in the background.

Three unforgettable Edinburgh Fringe 2026 shows

from Tokyo voice actor Soness Stevens

Interactive comedy, live anime dubbing, family creativity, and one very dramatic sumo injury story.

Which show is right for you?

Anime-Zing! Kids

A family-friendly interactive show where kids become voice actors, sound effect artists, and anime stars.

✅ Ages 4+
✅ Family-friendly
✅ Neurodiversity-friendly
✅ No anime knowledge required

Find the kids show

Anime-Zing! Game Show

Professional voice actors dub indie anime live through comedy games, audience challenges, and chaotic creativity.

✅ Anime fans
✅ Comedy fans
✅ Interactive
✅ Ages 12+

See the live dubbing show

Voice actor and comedian Soness Stevens Live stand-up comedy during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Soness: Sumo Injury Comeback Tour

Former English voice of Hello Kitty attempts sumo wrestling in Japan. It does not go well. A storytelling comedy about reinvention, identity, voice acting, AI, and surviving an Achilles rupture.

✅ Storytelling comedy
✅ Fringe audiences
✅ Geek culture
✅ Heartwarming and funny

What is Soness: Sumo injury comeback tour?

What People Are Saying

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"The kids are coming for our jobs"

—CLARA Reviews Adelaide Fringe

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"One of the most genial hours on the Fringe"
— QR Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"A fascinating, charming, glimpse into a life less ordinary."
— One4Review

Meet Your Host

Meet Soness Stevens Kitano—a Tokyo-based performer who has spent over 25 years bringing characters to life across games, television, and global media.

You may have heard her as the English voice of Hello Kitty, on metro systems around the world, or in major video games—but at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, you’ll experience something completely different.

Her shows are interactive, inclusive, and designed for everyone—whether you want to sit back and laugh, join in from your seat, or jump on stage and play.

Neurodiversity-friendly
No judgment, no pressure
Just pure creative fun

Come see why audiences call it:
“Like a studio session turned into game night.”

Live stand-up comedy and anime voice acting performance at Anime-Zing! Game Show during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Professional voice actor recording anime and commercial dialogue in a Tokyo voice-over studio for Anime-Zing! Game Show.

Voice actor and comedian in traditional Japanese yukata promoting Anime-Zing!, a Japanese pop culture and live dubbing show at the Edinburgh Fringe.

More about Soness at instagram

Ready to experience the best shows at Edinburgh Fringe 2026?

Get your Ticket now

get your Ticket now

Get your Ticket now

Frequently Asked Questions

No. The shows are designed for anime fans, theatre lovers, gamers, families, and complete newcomers.
No. Participation is always optional.
Anime-Zing! KIDS is designed for families and younger audiences.
Anime-Zing! Game Show is suitable for ages 12+.
Absolutely. Many adults come without children and enjoy the creativity, improv, and voice acting games.
Yes. The shows are designed to be welcoming and neurodiversity-friendly.