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The Serial Killer - Vampire of Rio

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He confessed, now you decide.
Based on a true story of a Serial Killer
NEXT SEASON:
Edinburgh Fringe Festival 26
AUG 17 - AUG 23

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The Vampire of Rio was never meant to simply tell the story of a serial killer.

It is a story about what can come before the violence. About childhood trauma. Abandonment. Children separated from their parents. Poverty, neglect, abuse, and growing up surrounded by violence until violence becomes a language of its own.

It asks us to look at the cycle of violence — how violence can generate more violence, and what can happen when a child grows up without protection, stability, love, or a sense of belonging.

Nothing excuses the horrific acts committed. But if we only look at the monster and never ask what helped create him, we miss an important part of the conversation.

Seeing audiences in Edinburgh leave the theatre carrying those questions with them meant more to me than I can put into words.

That is why we tell difficult stories. Not to glorify them. Not to provide easy answers. But to confront, question, understand, and hopefully reflect on what we, as a society, can do differently.

Thank you, Edinburgh, for listening — and for leaving the theatre willing to have that conversation.

The Vampire of Rio 🩸
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FINAL TICKETS
The Vampire of Rio takes over Edinburgh. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Just 4 live performances left — Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun.

Come catch us.
Remember: He confessed, but you decide!

🎟️ link in bio.

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See you tonight DAY 2

Vampire of Rio @ Georges Heriot’s

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IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Due to increased ticket demand, we’ve changed to a new time to accommodate additional seating.

SHOW STARTS 19:30
Aug 17 to Aug 23
@ George Heriot’s

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Ready? It starts tomorrow. Are monsters real?

Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2026
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VAMPIRE OF RIO opens TOMORROW.

DUE TO CAPACITY, NEW TIME UPDATE: 19:30

EXTRA SEATS AVAILABLE 🔥

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we’re here @vampireofrio

opening in 2 days: August 17 - 7:30pm (BST)

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This Monday. Vampire of Rio takes over Edinburgh for the first time.

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It opens next Monday, August 17th. Grab your tickets for Edinburgh - link in bio 🎟️

“Vampire of Rio” ONE ACTOR. TWO MINDS.

A gripping psychological solo performance…

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“When he drank he got angry and violent over anything”

Vampire of Rio - A TRUE STORY

Come watch it for the first time in Edinburgh this August.

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A monster? A victim? You decide.

See you in Edinburgh in two weeks. Grab your tickets before they sell out!

Based on a true story, told on stage for the very first time.
“Vampire of Rio” — link in bio.

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Book your tickets for our August performances at the Edinburgh Fringe. Link in bio.

Inspired by one of Brazil’s most disturbing true crime cases, Vampire of Rio is a gripping psychological solo performance exploring violence, trauma, and the thin line between victim and monster. One actor portrays both the serial killer and the psychiatrist assigned to understand him, forcing audiences to question morality, responsibility, and the society that shapes us.

Written by award-winning novelist Tiago Santiago
Directed by Jenn O’Brien
Performed by Haysam Ali

***Inspired by real interviews and documented case material of Brazilian serial killer Marcelo Costa de Andrade. by @vampireofrio

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