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Petra is selling her knickers, Lara is mid crisis and Michelle has gone so far off the rails it’s rural. During a girl’s night out, Lydia escapes to the toilet fearing the worst, whilst all Cassie wants is some toilet roll. In the magical land of the club toilets; worlds collide. A revolving bathroom door invites us into the sanctuary of the loos, and the hours in which five women find themselves retreating there. As late-night turns to early morning, we bear witness to problems faced, appearances undone, and how female friendship can be built in moments of vulnerability.  ‘Sisterland’ is a still life capture of women finding their place and becoming themselves in a room without expectations. Here, we embrace the blood, tears, sick, stains, expletives, howls, anthems, urges, confessions, ecstasies, miseries and complete wonderment of Womanhood, Girlhood, Sisterhood. Ready? Get ya glad rags on. Time to get liberated.Beginning as a performance art piece at Rose Bruford exploring the intersection of public bathrooms and confessional theatre, ‘Sisterland’ later debuted as a 10-minute short play as a part of The Union Shorts, before moving on to show at Greenwich Theatre with Off Mainstage. In 2026, ‘Sisterland’ joined the INK Festival programme as a rehearsed reading. As the piece continues to develop and grow it remains loyal to the real-life experience of women and their connection with one another.

Jay is a fourteen-year-old Londoner, and his shit moustache is the only thing in his whole life he's proud of. When a brand-new Lamborghini accelerates past his dad’s dingy flat, Jay asks himself, “why can’t I have that?”What Jay discovers is explosive. Broken Hearted Youth (DNA, My Mind Matters, Brockley Jack) present a new monologue by a Papatango and Off West End Award winning writer.Praise for previous work:★★★★★“Entertaining... Dark and dangerous”The Stage.

Three siblings return to their old family house before it is demolished, with one hour to complete a property report. What begins as paperwork becomes a fight over memory, migration, and who gets to decide what a family is worth.As they sort through decades of belongings, resentments, and conflicting memories, it becomes clear that they have not only inherited the same house, but entirely different ideas of home. Using one East Asian family story to reflect wider experiences of migration and cross-cultural identity, The Obituary is a sharp and tender new play about inheritance, belonging, and what remains when the people you love no longer share the same understanding of where they come from.At its heart, The Obituary asks a simple but difficult question: if home can no longer hold a family together, what can?

Ever made the mistake of overpromising something? Like saying that you’ve written an entire musical about the history of Hip Hop, when you haven't! Well G has... Meet G, a fast-talking daughter of Lewisham. With the help of her friend P, can she overcome the chaos of home life... spellings, the inner demon Negs... spellings, her mother... spellings. G has Missy Elliott, her spelling answer to everything, or is she?Doragine immersed herself in the vibrant hip-hop scene of the 1980s as a street dancer, forming an all-female breakdance crew. Highlights include competing in the inaugural DMC Hip-Hop Competition at Brixton Academy. Transitioning to theatre, she performed at prestigious London venues and taught Hip-Hop dance to young adults. Doragine supported UK female rap artists and performed alongside Chaka Khan. She also served as creative director for “Spiritual Soul” at Brixton Electric. Penny lives in Crofton Park, fabulously dyslexic, she met Genie on Chelwood Nursery pick-ups, bonding over our love of the Arts, me costume, her dance.  Quirky thing about me is I designed a method to understand Times Tables, despite not even getting a grade at Maths CSE level (showing my age there).  

Roger’s mum’s getting remarried, and to make matters worse, he’s being forced to give a speech with his uncle David. But Roger soon realises that, armed with a cutting opener and a microphone, he can have a lot of fun, and do a lot of damage...David, unaware of Roger’s plotting and still reeling after the divorce from his husband, is bringing plenty of his own baggage to the writing process. He’s got the potential to derail everything, even without Roger’s help. As the big day approaches, all eyes are on the duo. Surely it’ll be fine - when has a wedding speech ever gone too far? Tristan Simpson’s debut play, Speech, Speech is a comedy for all the families who, for whatever reason, just can’t quite find the right words. 

Roger is 70. Ruby is 60.Both are single. Both have their own reasons for trying out a dating app for seniors.Ruby is expected to care for her aged and difficult mother and seeks escape.Roger cares for his dying father, who wants his son to find someone special before he dies.He is witty, which she likes.She is feisty, which he likes.What could go wrong?As more doors in their lives open, questions arise: Should she? Did he? What if … ?But when Ruby's younger sister feeds her some information from Roger’s past it throws a huge spanner in the works.

5 women, 5 stories, 5 lives changed under violent circumstances.First developed in the wake of the murder of Sarah Everard and Sabina Nessa in 2021, ‘Violent Circumstances’ aims to shed light on women’s day to day encounters with misogyny and violence. On the recent 5th year anniversary of Sarah’s murder, the BBC published an article titled ‘5 Years on: What’s changed?’ The short answer, nothing. With the growing rise of toxic masculinity, incel culture and disregard for womens issues, it's getting harder to be heard, so come hear us roar.

On a stormy night in Bournemouth, Polly meets up with her work best friend Bernie. Armed with a bag of vegan brownies, she will try and convince her not to move back home.Played out over one time bending evening, ‘Cookie Dough’ is a tender comedy about the line between romance and platonic love, baking and what happens when the literal universe seems to be tearing itself apart pushing you down a path you don’t want to take.

"There's no such thing as ghosts. Ghosts are just the names we give to the memories we torture ourselves with."Two sisters meet each other after a long estrangement only to be trapped within the walls of their childhood home. Confined within the last place she would ever want to be, Ellie is forced to confront her sister's terrible anger about being left behind. Is Verity causing the haunting or is she just another victim of the strange powers at work there?The abuse and homophobia of their dead father permeates the walls of their childhood home, but the door to the outside world is locked and neither of the sisters can leave.This is a horror play about sisterhood, resentment, the after-effects of trauma and, most of all, ghosts.  Stuck inside the place she spent a lifetime running away from, Ellie is haunted by strange visitations and experiences. She cannot tell if her sister Verity is trying to reconcile with her or trying to destroy her. Verity haunts and is haunted by everything Ellie has left behind her. There are strange things moving in the dark and something monstrous is knocking on the sealed door, trying to get in.  Part of North Sapph-Fest 2026LATECOMERS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED.UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE.The performance lasts approximately 60 minutes without an interval.Refunds and exchanges are not available.

"Well I just hope to God it can’t possibly get any fucking worse."The Wake follows El and their family in the aftermath of their mother's passing.Set in a single day at her wake & we see the comical, messy, and nuanced unravelling of the family's dynamic as they navigate their profound loss, with all of the Catholic kitsch that comes with it.The Wake hits on real experiences of grief, and the loss of what could've been.Part of North Sapph-Fest 2026LATECOMERS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED.UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE.The performance lasts approximately 60 minutes without an interval.Refunds and exchanges are not available.

“I am a mum. I am a dad. I am whatever else is in between.”Being a parent is hard enough. All Ellis wants is to keep their 4-year-old daughter Becky safe and happy, while bringing her up as their most authentic self. That’s not easy task when you’re non-binary.But as Ellis strives to create the future queer utopia to raise their daughter in, the tides begin to turn against them.Suddenly they are no longer welcome at the local mother’s group, their neighbours spy with a watchful eye, all while discriminatory laws are passed. Ellis soon finds themselves at the centre of a witch-hunt which culminates in a fight for the custody of their own daughter.A queer parable for our times, “Dad” explores the grey areas of genderqueer parenting and rails against the increased government sanctioned transphobia we see today. Written by James Robertson (“Deadcrush”, Hope Theatre) and directed by Kit McGuire (“Third Summer of Love”, Camden Fringe), this marks the play's second development performance after a staged reading at the Omnibus Theatre's 96 Festival. Part of North Sapph-Fest 2026LATECOMERS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED.UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE.The performance lasts approximately 60 minutes without an interval.Refunds and exchanges are not available.

Following heartbreak and a gruelling dildo custody battle, Masc looks to get ‘back on the horse’ of the Lesbian dating scene. She spends most evenings out on the lash with her friends, Jazz and Shy. As personal friendships dissolve, and the wider world too, Masc begins to question who she is and what it means to be a young queer woman in the present day. This one-person dark-comedy takes a look at the “toxic masc” lesbian archetype, whilst examining mental health issues within the LGBTQIA+ community and interrogating the wider impact of toxic masculinity.Part of North Sapph-Fest 2026LATECOMERS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED.UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE.The performance lasts approximately 75 minutes without an interval.Refunds and exchanges are not available.

“When I was a child I dreamt of happily ever after. When I was 27 my dreams came true. Somewhere along the way, I realised my dreams were not my own.”Shortlisted for the Brighton Fringe Cabaret Award 2026, That’s Just The Way It’s (un)Done is an abstract, autobiographical, theatrical cabaret that dances through the dangers of heteronormative conditioning into a world of queer fluidity. Join Rowan as they explore what it means to outgrow yourself, shedding the skins of strict narratives and peeling back everything they knew to be true. Through nostalgic imagery, physical theatre, lip-sync, humour, and how to make the perfect crisp sandwich, Rowan reveals the freedom and grief that emerge when normative paradigms begin to unravel.Originally developed as part of Rowan’s MA in Queer Performance, this piece continues to evolve, much like its creator. This iteration is both a performance and a process, part ritual, part revelation. It invites audiences into an experience of untangling and reimagining. A queer Happily Never After."This is pure fringe treasure" - FringeReviewPart of North Sapph-Fest 2026LATECOMERS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED.UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE.The performance lasts approximately 50 minutes without an interval.Refunds and exchanges are not available.

Housemates. Friends. With benefits? What could go wrong?A story inspired by real-life events, 'Cherston' follows a group of 4 young people in a house share, along with their 2 close friends, as they navigate their early 20s. They frequently throw parties, get way too drunk, and complain about their jobs.This story demonstrates how easy it is to abandon our self-worth when shown some attention. Set in 2020-21, we explore the psychological toll of 6 people being forced to spend so much time together, and how their subconscious obsession with each other is all that's getting them through, while also tearing them apart. It explores the issue of limerence, breadcrumbing, and how simple it can be to become entangled in toxic relationships - romantic and platonic. Can we forge a way out of these situations? Do we even notice we're in them? Do we ever get the strength to walk away? Do we value ourselves enough to be alone?From her 2021 diary, to the beginnings of drafting in 2024, writer Emily Farley puts her trauma on stage."Blame fucking BoJo. I don’t get paid enough to deal with this shit.""Are you frying broccoli?""I liked a boy. I got sad. And you used that.""You know, you’ve never actually said anything nice about me."Part of North Sapph-Fest 2026LATECOMERS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED.UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE.The performance lasts approximately 1 hr 20 minutes without an interval.Refunds and exchanges are not available.

Shallow Resting Place explores the pain experienced when a relationship you thought would last forever, comes to an end. Exploring the addictive nature of nostalgia, the consequences of romanticising the people we love and not to mention, hares.Three years ago, Sophia decided to leave. Now she returns, having graduated and outgrown her hometown. Charlie decided to stay; living with her mum and working as a barista in the centre of town. Set against the Oxfordshire prairies, Shallow Resting Place follows the reunion of these two exes as they retrace a familiar hike.In 2023, Shallow Resting Place was programmed as part of OffBeat Festival, where it was performed as a work in progress at the Oxford Playhouse. This year, the play was commissioned by Everybody Panic as part of We‘ll Be Safe Here at the Pegasus Theatre.Lauren Carter is a playwright and director, compelled to tell stories about women, queerness, and the environment. Previously, Lauren was the Resident Director of the Oxford Playhouse, during which she co-founded Queer Fest. She has directed both her own writing and the work of emerging playwrights at various venues across the UK, including: Oxford Playhouse, Wilton’s Music Hall, Riverside Studios, Arcola Theatre, Pegasus Theatre, King’s Head Theatre, Reading Rep Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe Festival.Lauren’s play FACE DOWN IN THE DIRT was longlisted for the BOLD Playwright Award.Part of North Sapph-Fest 2026LATECOMERS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED.UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE.The performance lasts approximately 50 minutes without an interval.Refunds and exchanges are not available.

They Were Roommates is a short one act written by a black queer woman, offering a unique perspective of queer joy.It's a heartwarming, wholesome, found family story about 3 queer people navigating the changing group dynamics of their friendship.Vesper, a financially struggling freelance writer, allows their newly single best friend and secret crush Astrid to move in with them, ignoring the voice of reason in mutual bestie Nova.The two friends learn to live together, navigating boundaries, healing trauma and sticky emotions. This decision could lead to disaster or it could be a dream come true.Part of North Sapph-Fest 2026LATECOMERS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED.UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE.The performance lasts approximately 60 minutes without an interval.Refunds and exchanges are not available.

‘You were my first girlfriend. So sorry, but maybe I don’t want you to be a mouse!’Gemma has been cursed by an evil wizard. She’s a mouse 364 days a year.To become human again, she must shag someone who has truly loved her - but did her only ex ever REALLY love her?‘Mouse’ is an absurdist queer comedy about love, who gets to decide what counts as love and the ridiculous bargains we make to feel whole. It’s silly, sapphic and surreal, complete with flamboyant mystics, a Guinea-pig-loving paternal figure and plenty of West Yorkshire charm! Expect to laugh, cry, and probably go ‘what the actual fuck’ too.This is Alice Sparrow’s second play. Her first won the National Theatre’s New Views prize and was later commissioned by Audible. She and Aimee have been developing ‘Mouse’ as a pair since they were receptionists together, and after scratch nights and a rehearsed reading, this is the first time they are fully staging their baby!Part of North Sapph-Fest 2026LATECOMERS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED.UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE.The performance lasts approximately 60 minutes without an interval.Refunds and exchanges are not available.

After being a prominent member of the Northern Irish comedy scene for over a decade Aaron McCann decided to hit the factory reset on his life and move to New York City. After a turbulent few years Aaron finally feels like he has momentum but he has no idea if it’s in the right direction. McCann has had sold out tours that have featured Belfasts major venues including the waterfront hall and Ulster hall. He has opened for the likes of Shane Gillis, Daniel Sloss, Shapel Lacey and Grace O Malley. In 2023 Aaron teamed up with fellow comedian Colin Geddis to form the Bomb Squad Podcast. The podcast has quickly developed a die hard fanbase allowing them to sell out the SSE arena multiple times

On one fateful St Patrick’s day, Sonny McNamara is tasked with 7 gigs to play around Temple Bar. Everything that can go wrong will go wrong, however the show must go on. As seen in Scene and Heard WRITTEN BY Molly Mew TICKETS €23 | €21 RUNNING TIME 60 mins

Ireland's last hope: Five immigrant comedians. A satirical comedy panel show about Ireland. The Irish government has tasked five immigrants with saving a country in ruins, this show is the result. CREATED BY Daniel Lukas and James SurgeonerTICKETS €23 | €21RUNNING TIME 60 mins

Journey through music from Europe, Africa and the Americas, from the Baroque period and beyond.Jordi Savall has dedicated decades to the rediscovery and appreciation of early music, and his many accolades now include the 2026 Ernst von Siemens Music Prize (often called the Nobel Prize of Music), recognising a lifetime of outstanding contributions.  He returns to the Festival after previous performances with his versatile Hespèrion XXI ensemble.Hespèrion XXI is known for pioneering interpretations of repertoire from the medieval to the Baroque periods. They join Jordi Savall’s Catalan singers, La Capella Reial de Catalunya, and Mexican trio, Tembembe Ensamble Continuo, to connect musical languages and influences across Europe, Africa and the Americas.  The ‘sea of music’ honours the millions of victims of the global slave trade and speaks to the cultural legacy of migration and diaspora that shapes our world today. The programme explores Mexican and Spanish repertoire from the Baroque period and expands outwards to embrace music from the 15th to 19th centuries.Supported by Acción Cultural Española (AC/E) and the Embassy of Spain

England, 1945. The lives of two strangers are changed forever by a chance meeting at a railway station. But this isn't Brief Encounter... We're all extras in the lives of others, but the stars of our own. What happens when you pan the camera away from the leading players? Mark Kydd’s solo show turns the spotlight onto a supporting artist with his own surprising tale of first, forbidden love. Our Martin in the Background is the queer love story Noël Coward didn't write. **** (Scotsman). **** (QueerGuru.com).

A patchwork of comedy, sketches, poetry and whatever else happens – throw enough mud at the wall somethings gotta stick! Right That's It (I've Had Enough) tumbles through everyday characters and everyday experiences. The feelings, thoughts and fears of life. Fleeting conversations, the absurdness in the monotony, its all about them little things. A celebration of collaboration, different every time it's performed, the audience the heart of it all – I'm looking at you! Right That’s It, I've Had Enough. What I've had enough of I'm not sure...

Joey’s 17. Joey knows everything. Except why Callie won’t call her back. Let her gut punch your funny bone in Likewise: a biting comedy from the trenches of girlhood. A hilarious, heartbreaking, and so relatable story about friendship, fighting dirty, and performing for the voices in your head. Joey is your winningly unreliable narrator, fired up and ready to speed run all the crazy things you do when you lose someone – and the even crazier things you’d do to get them back.

The best way to start your day: relax and recharge with chilled tunes and good vibes in our beautiful sauna theatre. Take time to recline on the benches of the UK's largest sauna with state-of-the-art lighting and surround sound for the most immersive and indulgent experience in Edinburgh. Sink into the moment in quiet solitude or easy conversation as the music washes over you, fragrant steam caresses you and our Aufguss Masters circulate waves of delicious heat. A social space to supercharge your day with a natural high... you're looking HOT.

Penelope waited twenty years for Odysseus to return from the Trojan War. Now she's ready to share her side of the story – but she's going to need a drink first. Starring Broadway's 'phenomenal' Grace McLean (New York Times), this contemporary chamber musical brings one of history's greatest epics to life through a Richard Rodgers Award-winning folk-pop score. Sharp, funny and unexpectedly moving – this is The Odyssey as Penelope always meant it to be told. 'The way this show's music wraps itself around the book and lyrics feels so thoroughly intimate it's nigh on sexual' (WashingtonPost.com).

New show! Internationally respected musicians – French pianist Mathieu Meyer, Colombian guitarist Pablo Lopez and Scottish-American vocalist Ali Affleck invite you to step into the underground Prohibition era of New York. Steamy blues and fiery hot jazz, this passionate celebration brings to life the songs of the great vintage blues belters alongside the irresistible music of the 'King of New York,' Fats Waller. With fun facts and humour, a five-star, joyful masterclass in grassroots jazz awaits! 'Vivacious stage presence' (Herald). 'Not a household name yet – soon will be' (BBC Sounds).

Who's flashing local women with cheese? Canada's favourite dairy heiress and most prominent anti-vegan influencer over 40 races to find the culprit before they spoil dairy's most important event of the year: The Butter Ball. Questionable detective skills face off against Big Dairy in the most talked about show in Canada (amongst our circle of friends). 'A must-see for fans of quirky, "proper Fringe" theatre' (Edinburgh-Reviews.co.uk). 'It was so funny, so weird, it brought a chaotic energy that I loved so much' (Audience review). Regrettably, inspired by true events.

'If Greggs don't sponsor this woman, they are really missing a trick' **** (Scotsman). As a northern transplant in London, Natalie often finds her views and needs impacting every aspect of her life, from sex to shopping; add a few songs and you'll find out how this stereotypical northern, pansexual human makes it through the day. Kebabs mainly. Pegasus New Comedian of the Year 2023. West End New Act of the Year finalist 2022. 'A voice that drops jaws' (Scotsman). 'Going to be astounding' (Rich Hall). 'An unmissable talent' (TheWeeReview.com).

A comedy show against every society of the past 12,000 years and their dire consequences. Not just against the industrial revolution and feudalism, but against written language, sedentary lifestyle, hierarchies, racism, spam mail, gender roles and alcohol. In support of nomadism, free camping and psychedelics. Let's take the Unabomber a step forward by taking his logic a step back. Let's explore the primitive anarchists that humans used to be by juxtaposing their lifestyle with ours, through observational comedy and political commentary.

POV: you and hubby are fresh off the altar, driving to your Niagara Falls honeymoon, sipping on your fave bevvy. It's the middle of the night and you haven't had service for miles, but it's okay – you're drunk off the bliss of married life! Or... trying to be? Out of nowhere, your drink is in your lap, and the car is in a ditch. Shit, what (or who) did he just hit?? A dark comedy about where the mind takes us when faced with the questions we never wanted to answer.

45 mins of stand-up from the reigning Roast Battle UK Champion. 'Incisive and prolific joke writer. He has made me howl with laughter' (Eshaan Akbar). If you like your jokes short, sharp with sprinkle of spice from one of the rising stars of the UK comedy scene, then this show is for you. If you are looking for a show with a deep message or a sad reflective moment, you will not find it here. All I have are jokes.

A powerful wordless work of masked physical theatre and puppetry with original music, exploring displacement and the immigrant crisis in America. Created from interviews and the lived experiences of an international ensemble, the piece uses masks, puppetry and poetic movement to illuminate border crossings, exile, the search for belonging and the barriers imposed by others. As hostility toward immigrants intensifies, this visually arresting performance moves beyond headlines to reveal deeply human stories of courage, loss and resilience. Urgent and intimate, it asks audiences to reflect on migration, memory and compassion in a nation shaped by arrivals.

Accused of witchcraft, damned to Hell, this is the true story of Agnes Sampson, the East Lothian "witch". An innocent and humble folk healer blamed for storms and trying to murder the king. Armed with only her bravery and beliefs, she stands before the king and is subsequently tortured to get her confession. This tragic tale was echoed across Scotland with over 2,500 (mainly) women being executed for witchcraft. Edinburgh Little Theatre make this a must-see play in this year's Fringe.

Ever wondered what's happening in shopfronts for all these 'Zero Tolerance Policy for Abuse Towards Staff' signs to be popping up everywhere? Based on true events, Casual Receptionist of the Quarter is a workplace mockumentary (think The Office, but live) set at a commercial gym, following a pathological people-pleasing gym receptionist as she becomes the face of Primary Fitness' International Women's Day campaign, while juggling the impossible demands of members and management, in the casual side job that was meant to be temporary... ten years ago. 'This is workplace comedy at its best' ***** (TheAge.com.au).

MOM! WTF!! is a comedy confessional about being raised by a “happy homemaker” in the era of free love and free-range parenting. Somehow she still became a mom herself. Carol Johnson delivers sharp stand-up, raw honesty and a cheeky women’s-rights sing-along while unpacking the drama our mothers passed down like heirlooms. Big laughs, real talk and moments that may hit a little close to home. Perfect for anyone who’s ever said, 'I thought it was just me'. Whether you’re a mom or still recovering from one, traumaste – the trauma in me bows to the trauma in you!

You know what it's like when everything’s going well? Bennett doesn’t. He was in the Top Ten Jokes of The Fringe and he’s BAFTA shortlisted, yet life still laughs at him. Book early to enjoy disappointment. 'One of the best' (Guardian). ‘Genuinely original and funny’ (Times). ‘Had the room creased up’ **** (Scotsman).

Three musicians from India: a rapper, a singer and a beatboxer. Come watch them try to create music live, and come be a part of it by adding to the performance creatively (or by sabotaging it)!

This effortlessly charming comedian and writer combines storytelling and stand-up comedy to explore the complexities of everyday life as a Palestinian living in the 1948 territories, in the city of Haifa. During a stay in hospital he discovers he has a hole in his heart and with wry social commentary and hilarious self-reflection he searches for the source of the hole: the women in his life or his family? The insanity of his identity as a Palestinian living in Haifa? Or his ludicrously unsupportive psychologist? Inevitably, Hanna takes it all to heart.

This engaging performance follows New York comedian, STOMP and Broadway veteran Mina Liccione’s adventure living in the Middle East, embracing the same Arab world she was once taught to fear. This bold show blends satirical stand-up and physical comedy to explore cultural mishaps, decolonisation, and discovering the Habibi way! 'Ground breaking' (Fox New York). 'Very funny and completely engaging' (BritishTheatreGuide.info). 'Knockout performance' (The National, UAE).

After death, Othello and Desdemona meet again. In a quiet, intimate dialogue, love, doubt and memory collide revealing what remains after the tragedy, and what was never understood.

A dance theatre work exploring one man’s internal battle with depression, loss and memory. Combining choreography with cinematic imagery, SICK delves into psychological tension and the presence of an unseen intruder shaped by grief. Created by choreographer Taira Foo, the piece draws on lived experience and collaboration with young people affected by mental health challenges. The words ‘elastic’, ‘space’ and ‘movement’ become metaphors for confinement and release, questioning whether hope can emerge when darkness feels overwhelming.

If you survive the apocalypse, don’t you get to help build what comes after? The Forever Wave is an audio experience set in drowned San Francisco, circa 2070 inspired by Dylan Thomas’ iconic play for voices, Under Milk Wood. Drawing on geography, climate science and local Bay Area history it offers a comprehensive look at a what-if future should climate change and economic inequality continue to fail to be addressed. An array of almost 70 voices – survivors and dead alike – are brought to vivid life by a multicultural, multi generational, and multilingual cast of 12.

A love letter to Educating Rita for an age that can't agree on anything. A fierce, funny and unsettling two-hander about grief, reinvention and the fragile possibility of dialogue. When mature student Susan is accused of transphobia, charged encounters with her tutor force buried grief and long-suppressed truths to the surface. Written by Lucy Linford, a TV writer and graduate of the NFTS and GCU. 'Her bruised characters twitch with hunger' (Colin McLaren, BAFTA-winning screenwriter).

A real-life ghost story from an award-winning comedian. Kirsty bought a house. Sure, it was derelict. And in a dodgy area. And OK someone just died in it. But she didn't mind because she didn't believe in ghosts. She does now. 'The Woman in Black meets Catherine Tate' ***** (The Fourth Wall, Perth). ***** (Fringefeed, FRINGE WORLD). ***** (TheScoop.au). ***** (Fringe Benefits Podcast). ***** (Scenestr). Winner: Best Theatre, Adelaide Fringe 2026. Winner: Best Comedy, FRINGE WORLD 2024.

A hilarious and moving new play that explores the unlikely friendship between King Henry VIII and his Groom of the Stool, William Compton. Set in the opulent world of the Tudor court, this play offers a unique perspective on the complexities of power, loyalty and grief. Toilet humour has never been so sophisticated or heartbreaking.

Blending Chinese mythology, contemporary choreography and technology, this visually striking performance transforms human bodies into a powerful collective creature of movement, energy and transformation.

When no-one tells us who to become, are we willing to take responsibility for choosing? A physical theatre work where movement carries memory and language reveals consciousness. This is not a memorial, but a ritual of becoming. The body on stage moves through states of mechanism, imitation, adaptation, disorientation, awareness and choice. At the final altar, Er’er completes a long-rehearsed dance, not in rage or collapse, but by stepping away. The cocoon does not break into a new identity or heroic rebirth, but into an undefined body – an open state.

Snow White is boldly reimagined into a haunting exploration of beauty and control through striking, expressive choreography by Jacob Gutiérrez-Montoya, A living mirror at its centre, nostalgia and darkness blend to question perception, power and the cost of perfection.

'1. an empty sky; 2. a girl, missing; 3. a community of collectors; 4. a past, forgotten…' Square Pegs are back with a brand-new play about memories, tape recordings and the stories we tell to make sense of the impossible. Through unexpected interviews, forgotten fragments and half-remembered truths, a town tries to understand an event no one can fully explain. Expect fast-paced, fun-filled ensemble storytelling delivered in Square Pegs’ characteristically sharp, simple and brilliantly absurd style. ‘A short spectacular showcase’ ***** (MumbleTheatre.uk). ‘Unlike anything I’ve ever seen’ **** (NorthWestEnd.com).

How distinctive is Scotland’s history from that of other countries? What was happening in Europe when the Scots won at Bannockburn, or in Russia when Mary, Queen of Scots lost her head? When St Columba was in Iona, what was Muhammad doing in the Arabian desert? From Columba to Robert the Bruce, John Knox to Nicola Sturgeon – join Anna Groundwater, author of Connecting Scotland's History to hear 2,000 years of Scottish history located within the global.

Bear your testimony and watch your tongue! Luscinia brings Ovid’s Philomela and Procne myth to the American South at the height of the Great Depression. An upbeat folk-musical with a tragic end: this Gothic adaptation combines comedy and tragedy as sisters attempt to escape their fundamentalist cult. Who will sing when you’ve lost your voice? And who will save you when the Gods won’t? The girls will have to navigate their love and hate for the charismatic preacher, Bo, and decide if salvation and freedom can be found in the same man.

Max is the Mayor of Idyllwild, California. He's also a golden retriever. Follow a UK playwright as he travels to a USA mountain town for the singular purpose of meeting their four-legged leader. Together, they have one goal: peace on Earth! This eccentric documentary-theatre show charts the impossible-to-believe rise to office of one unlikely underdog who has become a symbol of community, healing and unconditional love. He might just change your life! Shake paws with the world's friendliest politician. A play by Mayor Max's number one fan.

George Orwell's revolutionary masterpiece comes to life in this fast-moving, physical adaptation. After revolting against their negligent master, the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow Farmer Jones to create a self-ruled utopia. Guided by democratic ideals, they strive for a paradise of equality where every voice matters. However, their virtuous mission is soon betrayed as the temptations of power and privilege take hold. Ruthless new tyranny replaces the old, proving that power corrupts even the noblest of causes. Experience this spellbinding, high-energy production – a painfully relevant warning that while all animals are equal, some are more equal.

Winner of Creative Corner Festival 2026! If you can read this, you’re one step ahead of Hannah! With a mix of humour and heart, this autobiographical play sheds light on the misunderstood world of dyslexia. Get ready to laugh, cry and meet my BRIAN! Find out how Hannah navigates her way through life without being able to read the map. A fast paced, light-hearted look at the realities of a mixed-up girl in a world full of words. Hannah’s story is both relatable and inspiring, with heartwarming scenes, quirky characters and audience participation!

No lies. No clothes. No bullshit. One of only a handful of shows you’ll see this summer featuring both full frontal non-erotic nudity AND Flat Earth conspiracy theory themed poetry, come (not like that) and watch as Scott Manley Hadley reads from their co-authored book, Because Earth Is Flat: A Flat Earth Poetry Collection. Scott Manley Hadley has been highly commended in the Forward Prizes for Poetry. (Not for this.)

Set in a painfully ordinary office, Elaine’s life is upended by a crime of the highest order: someone is stealing her muffins. What begins as a minor grievance spirals into an increasingly unhinged quest for justice. As suspicions mount, alliances fracture and passive aggression reaches boiling point, the office descends into chaos. With big personalities, petty rivalries and razor-sharp humour, Muffins is a delightfully absurd comedy about workplace politics, fragile egos and just how far one woman will go to catch a thief.

In this high-octane sketch comedy and character show, The Wait What crew has made a foolish pact with the Devil himself, pitting the cast against each other in frenzied challenges in an attempt to derail their show. Will they survive? Written and performed by Kyle Lehner, Clark Pavlik, Lizzy Rudakas, Matt Tabor and Augie VanDeveer.

Escape Rooms are a place where corporate teams go to build bonds and families go to shatter those bonds forever. Join game designer and operations manager, Jonny Gillam, as he reveals the secrets to building, running and never escaping this hobby for extraverted nerds. FAQ – Q: Is this an escape room? A: No. It's a stand-up show about escape rooms. Q: Is this show immersive? A: You will swear you felt as if you really were in a room where someone else described escape rooms. Q: What Secrets are revealed? A: Magnets.

Chosen for their unique voice and spice level, top South Asian comics from across the UK are invading Edinburgh for a showcase with their best jokes! Join us before our MCs, Sorabh Dhir and Raj Poojara send them back to where they came from! We've imported the spiciest stars to give you the most flavour. Our performers have been seen on the BBC, Comedy Central, Channel 4 and more. And if it gets too spicy, we will even have a token white act – because they need a chance too. Plus surprise big name drops...

Set in Paris, during the 1924 Olympic Games, we see the struggles Eric Liddell faces around him in staying true to his principles. When given the chance to become the fastest man in the world, will his convictions buckle? Should he stay true to his beliefs? And can he bring home a medal for King and country? The production toured throughout 2024 to mark the centenary – including performances in Paris and the Royal Albert Hall. 'Searchlight elevate this from mere biography to an exploration of determination, ambition and faith' **** (ThreeWeeks). A winner.

At the height of fame, pop star Sophia Wang seems unstoppable, until pressure fractures her identity. After a public meltdown destroys her career, she is abandoned and vilified. Three mysterious witches appear, embodying anger, love and fear, offering truth. Through surreal rituals and pop music, they guide Sophia inward, teaching her to balance emotion and embrace real connection. Neon Coven is a pop extravaganza, emotionally charged musical about fame, identity and the courage it takes to feel everything in a world that demands perfection at all costs.

A contemporary dance performance exploring the subtle process of shedding imposed identities and social expectations. It examines how professional roles and societal norms shape, even constrain, the body. On stage, garments such as stiff-collared shirts, structured workwear and cinched dresses become visible markers of internalized discipline and expectation. Through shared movement and interaction, I Don’t Care traces a journey: from unconscious endurance, to the awakening of discomfort, to collaborative acts of removal and finally to the emergence of the self as the symbolic layers are stripped away, to reveal the long hidden authentic selves.

Fitzgerald’s classic is reimagined for the Edinburgh Fringe in a bold, multi-perspective adaptation that shatters the myth of the American Dream. Told through shifting viewpoints, the story unfolds in dynamic vignettes seamlessly stitched together. An immersive party atmosphere give ways to moments of raw intimacy, revealing the contradictions, illusions and social barriers that drive – and destroy – its characters. As desire, wealth and identity collide, the pace builds relentlessly toward the devastating deaths of three central figures, exposing the true cost of dreaming too big.

Step into the world of Saint Edgar, where elegance meets audacity and every step tells a story. One suit. One tie. One transformation. Candyman: Saint Edgar's first burlesque act, built on comedy, dance, tease and a little something you won’t see coming. Turns out one taste would never be enough… Candyman grew, evolved, and refused to be contained. A show about identity, liberation and the freedom of dance. From the electric precision of quickstep to the sultry swagger of jive, Edgar peels back the layers to reveal something that changes everything you thought you knew.

What is normal when algorithms decide? Data analysts synthesise the distorted live experiment that is ‘the Samsa family’. Gregor wakes grotesquely transformed – every movement tracked, predicted, judged. Is he broken, or just outside the data set? They measure behaviour, forecast reaction. If productivity defines worth, what happens when you can’t perform? Are we shaping society – or being shaped? Inspired by Franz Kafka's classic novella, this reimagining explores AI algorithms, manipulated lives, and human mutability. Am I normal – or just compliant? Step inside. Scroll. Accept?

Lavinia Draper, alcohol-soaked performer of a certain age, maintains her dream despite the struggle. The strife of ageing artists, most particularly women, facing unrepentant discrimination and harassment, and the resultant dysphoria and substance use, is profound. But Lavinia is the rare hopeful dreamer who never gives up on herself and inspires the audience to do the same. A one-woman show performed by Susan Campanaro that shatters genre as deftly as the title character severs the comic/ tragic line. Brimming with hysterical comedy, dark sensitivity and harsh reality, the play features a moving score by Lynn Portas.

August 1963. One train. £2.6 million. And a plan bold enough to change British criminal history forever. A gang of ordinary men attempt an extraordinary heist, stopping the Glasgow to London mail train and vanishing with a fortune. What follows is ambition at full tilt: The Great Train Robbery hurtles through a high-speed, anarchic retelling of Britain’s most infamous heist, and the moment a perfect plan begins to fracture. KCS Theatre Co’s signature blend of razor-sharp realism and cinematic stylisation powers this super-slick, swinging 60s, inventive comedy-thriller. All aboard for the heist of the century!

A modern Shakespearean tragedy set over one night in a shared kitchen, Cowards! follows the charged interactions between Daphne and Oleander, two masters of disguise who must conceal their feelings for each other as they reconcile and recalibrate in the wake of a recent emotional bombshell. Playfully engaging the audience through asides and modern spins on the classics, the pair dance around the elephant in the room. They are two cowards locked in a battle of wits, at their wits’ end.

The perfect introduction to Shakespeare’s beloved characters for children and their families. Discover brave adventurers, spell-binding suspense and laughs aplenty. ‘Hidden gem’ (FringeReview.co.uk). ‘Capturing the emotional heart’ **** (List).

Must see, must hear, period! Jane has big business dreams, a mysterious illness and doctors who couldn't care less. Endometriosis: The Musical follows one woman's hilarious, infuriating and ultimately triumphant journey through a healthcare system that seems to value neither health nor care. Set to a score so catchy it'll be stuck in your head for weeks – you'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll probably do both at the same time! Winner of all three major awards at the 2022 Minnesota Fringe Festival, Endometriosis makes its Edinburgh debut. Come for the laughs. Stay for the standing ovulation!

Hand-picked shows from our digital performance programme and highlights from our critically-acclaimed short film programme. Pop in for a quirky short, linger longer for a moving moment. Features curated work from UK, Europe, Americas, Asia, worldwide. The destination for discerning digital and film audiences. Winner, LiveWire Innovation and Excellence Award for Digital Arts Programme of the Year. ‘Both weird and wondrous’ (ThreeWeeks). ‘Exceptional films’ (BroadwayBaby.com). ‘Delightful… perfect’ (TheWeeReview.com). A much-needed pocket of escapism’ (ThreeWeeks). ‘Spectacular’ (Scotsman). Programme runs continuously. Screenings can be any length (typically 30min-1hr). Some screenings at other times. See website for listings.

The canteen is open. Long night ahead. Everything ahead. On the motorway, everyone is on their own private journey. But Maeve and Lucy exist on its margins, working night shifts at a service station; a liminal, eerie place to stop for a coffee. No one ever comes in. When only one of the friends is given the gift of an extraterrestrial encounter, jealousy leads to a violent meltdown in friendship. A chiller night-drug piss play.

What happens when Britain's sharpest political impressionist steps out from behind the masks? For four decades, Rory Bremner has been the voice of our times. Now, the master satirist is back for his signature stand-up with candid conversation. From his satire series Bremner, Bird & Fortune, and appearances on Mock the Week and James Graham's Quiz, Rory's chameleonic career defies categorisation. Don't miss this rare chance to see Britain's foremost impressionist blend sharp comedy and conversation in an evening of acute observations, pitch-perfect impressions, and surprising revelations.

Award-winning stand-up comedian Henning Nilsen (Norway – 100 million online views) brings his one-man play recalling the emotional journey from leaving his finance job to making his Edinburgh Fringe debut with sold-out shows in 2025. What makes a Norwegian CPA accountant move to the UK to pursue stand-up comedy, and what hides beneath the clown mask? Henning regularly performs at the top UK comedy clubs and has toured internationally in the US, Europe and Asia. Please note that this is a dark comedy/theatre show with potentially triggering themes of suicide, depression and men's mental health.

'The fastest freestyle rap I've ever seen in my life!' (Simon Cowell). 'One of the best shows this Fringe season' **** (AdelaideFringe.com.au / FringeFeed). As seen on Britain's Got Talent: Macshane and Delby's 2 White Guys Rapping is an explosive freestyle-comedy-rap show, where the audience fuels the chaos and no two shows are ever the same. With over a decade of live performance experience, Stian Macshane and Daniel Delby blend razor-sharp improv with lightning-fast rap, transforming crowd suggestions into hilarious challenges, games and spontaneous moments. Expect high-energy interaction, unpredictable twists and big laughs.

Gordon suffers from panic attacks and is obsessed with Berlin. Nat is a recovering alcoholic who has visions of the Renaissance painter Pieter Bruegel. And Pieter, the great observer of wit and folly, has something he needs to tell us. As cracks appear in Nat and Gordon's routines and their story begins to overlap with Pieter's, this ‘kooky, self-assured tragicomedy with instant cult classic potential’ (Cherwell) asks the big questions: what is the difference between community and suffocation? Can creativity be home-grown? And is it a good idea to start a brewery if you don't like beer?

The Tartan Army are back! Four friends follow Scotland across the Euros, hauling flags, hangovers and secrets they barely share. Lost tickets, packed stands and late-night pints force moments of honesty. As the team falls short, so do their attempts to ignore drifting friendships, hidden fears and personal struggles. Laughter, arguments and warm cans expose the cracks between them. Turning a football trip into a reckoning with their own lives – where loyalty, fear and the messy truths of adulthood hit harder than any final whistle.

A raw and unflinching contemporary dance work, Everybody's Got a Bomb channels frustration, anger and isolation in a world that feels both hyper connected and profoundly detached. Driven by a rage at conformity and the global suffering we witness daily yet feel powerless to change, the work confronts the fragile line between civility and chaos, control and collapse. Inspired by moments of collective intensity and social rupture, it unfolds as a visceral physical experience. Relentless and deeply personal, the piece becomes both rebellion and release, a meditation on darkness, truth and the bonds holding us together.

A BDSM dungeon is only as good as its staff: the dommes, the subs, and of course, the manager. In order to fund her dreams when starting out in stand-up comedy in NYC, Katharyn Henson worked a day job as the manager of a BDSM dungeon. From her desk in the office of the dungeon, Katharyn served as the conduit between clients and her co-workers, becoming immersed within a world often judged and misunderstood and experiencing real stories involving the brilliant, funny and flawed people that shape such an unconventional workplace.

This is the sixth painter play that Kara Wilson has written, where she portrays the artist at work and completes an oil painting in her style during the show. Privileged to work with Helen Bradley's family, Kara has amassed a treasure trove of verbatim stories and first-hand knowledge. Bradley (1900-1979) achieved international recognition in her late sixties and brought out bestselling picture books based on her Edwardian childhood. Kara discovered Bradley in 1975 when she bought her book And Miss Carter Wore Pink for her daughter Nina Conti.

Lights Out By Nine's origins are firmly rooted in soul music, mixed with powerhouse Rhythm & Blues and a blend of New Orleans Funk. The seven-piece lineup features guitars, horns hammond and harmonies underpinned by a powerful and soulful lead vocal. LOBN have recorded a collection of their original songs over 12 albums since 1990 and have supported Hue and Cry, AWB, Hamish Stuart, Paul Carrack and Nazareth amongst others, along with appearances on STV and BBC TV and Radio. Their show delivers their original material mixed with eclectic soul and funk covers.

Pascol is an experimental vocal performance that invites the audience into a collaborative, immersive space. Five vocalists transform personal stories shared in the room into improvised compositions. Each performance begins with an invitation: audience members may share a memory. The ensemble listens, moves and sings together, composing live using only voice and physical expression. No instruments, no script. The result is a spontaneous, one-of-a-kind musical reflection shaped by the emotions. Harmonies and layered textures become a sound mirror for shared memories. Combining improvisation, storytelling and emotional resonance, Pascol creates fleeting, expressive, deeply human collective experiences.

Stuart was as scared about the climate crisis as you are. But he did the reading, and now he's terrified. Come and watch him do something about it. In his most honest, hilarious, and hopeful hour yet, Stuart Goldsmith (Live At The Apollo, Netflix is a Joke, Conan) applies his 'expert stand-up' (Sunday Times) to the apparent collapse of absolutely everything. 'The funny side of climate change… No, really!' (Times). ***** (Independent). ***** (BroadwayWorld.com). ***** (TheReviewsHub.com).

Stars Twonketta: award-winning vaudevillian widow of the now deceased Mr Twonkey. Deadly sexy fairies are forcing the fairground to relocate to a swamp in Tallahassee. After a night out stealing doormats for the helter-skelter, we slip down a twisted path to the most dangerous, goddamn funny adventure in the history of all humanity. The creatures use hypnosis to push the custodians down a murderous path so they can reclaim the enchanted valley that was their home before the bulldozers came. 'Wonderlands of weird' ***** (Scotsman). 'Idiotic joy' ***** (NeuroDiverseReview.co.uk). 'Completely unexpected' ***** (One4Review.co.uk).

Who are the funniest comedians? The Americans? The English... eh... probably the Scottish, but maybe it's the Arabs? The Asians? Canadians? No, it's your Irish cousin... or is it your Indian dad? Can’t forget about the Jews! The time to wonder has passed! Comics from every nation, culture and background go head-to-head and answer the age-old question: who are the funniest people? Records won't lie – there will be ONE champion! Wear your country's colours, paint your face, show us your nips and let's get ready to rumble. Sold out 2024/2025!

Fancy a humorous glimpse behind the jumpsuit? Meet MIKELVIS in relentless pursuit of the King! A one-man celebration of Elvis Tribute Artist quirkiness: fearless hips, dirty tricks and serious vocal devotion. Enjoy a comedic homage to Elvis’ timeless music and unique performance abilities! With over 30 years of hands-on Elvis Tribute experience, as well as a background in award-winning comedy, Mike McAlpine marries best-in-class Elvis impersonation, fact-based storytelling and musical interludes with KOERPERKLAMAUK, his own brand of expressive physical comedy. Mike is a master mimic, with a skill for pathos and audience interaction.

It's the return of multi award-winning cinematic drag chaos in stunning CinemaScope vision! Minimum wage cinema employee turned multi award-winning tragic fool, Cabbage the Clown's debut hour marries genres in polygamous holy matrimony in their 'Gen-Z, loudly queer and thoroughly hilarious' (BingeFringe.com) debut. With over 8 million views online for their genre-busting brand of multimedia drag-clowning, Cabbage presents the return of their critically-acclaimed Fringe hit. So talk through the trailers, sit back and enjoy this Bechdel Test-passing, BBFC-unapproved hit. ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). ***** (The Student). ***** (BingeFringe.com). ***** (EdFringeReview).

Wanna be a comedy reviewer? Think you have what it takes to sit in a dark room watching something on your own without falling asleep? Then come join Caliban Munroe, 'the single most influential critic of our times' (The Caliban Munroe Podcast), and best-selling author of industry bible The Critic's Way, as he hosts his award-winning once-in-an-afternoon seminar on how to live your dream and crush everyone else's. NB there will be no press tickets available for this show. Previous Praise for Adam Riches: ***** (Times). ***** (Telegraph). ***** (Independent). ***** (Scotsman). ***** (Chortle.co.uk).

What does 'where do you come from?' really mean? Anglo-Indian singer-songwriter Glen Peters answers through powerful folk songs and stories of heritage, migration and belonging. After 50 years in Britain, Peters uses the folk idiom to shine a light on immigrants' often-unrecognised contribution to British life – from Noor Inayat Khan, the Sufi spy who died for Britain in WWII, to the Patels behind the corner shops. By turns funny and profound, these acclaimed songs come from an album hailed as the most significant folk release of 2025.

Come along and try three different Whiskies in this informative, entertaining show. With cabaret and good chat, a history of whisky making and brewing, this show is a relaxing way spend an evening. The singing is wonderful and the whisky is poured very generously as you learn facts of whisky making, the history of whisky and alcohol as well. With three premier whiskies from a secret distiller, it is an evening that will keep you guessing and savouring our offerings.

Born in Bristol, England, Jimmy Lee is a multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter who has written and recorded several albums with various bands and has toured the USA and Japan, as well as Europe and the UK. Jimmy now brings his inimitable style to the songs of Bob Dylan, presenting an unforgettable evening of acoustic music and soulful vocals. An absolute must for fans of Dylan!

In this award-winning comedy and Off-Broadway hit, two actors play eight interconnected characters in a fast, funny daisy chain of sexual encounters. A country music star, an exchange student, a cybersex novice, an estranged husband, an S&M submissive, a frat boy and a lesbian bestie collide in a witty, provocative exploration of sex, power, intimacy and the universal longing for human connection. Bold, timely and sharply observed, CIRCLE turns desire into a revealing – and hilarious – map of modern relationships. 'CIRCLE delivers belly laughs from beginning to end!' **** (London Free Press). 'Ingenious!' (New York Times).

She's Chinese. She's Canadian. She's confused. Scarlet turns immigration into a laugh-packed hour of stand-up and storytelling in her solo show, Citizen Chen. She skewers border control, bureaucracy and the absurd things we do to fit in – with warm charm and razor-sharp observations. Expect cultural whiplash, language mishaps and laugh-out-loud recognition. No small talk. Just punchlines and heart.

Immerse yourselves in two timeless Edgar Allan Poe classics. Arguably Poe's darkest tale, The Black Cat depicts an alcoholic's last confession on the eve of his death. Then, the poem that made Poe famous: The Raven. In the midnight hour, an elderly man laments the loss of his love, when an ominous visitor is heard tapping on his chamber door. One Man Poe returns after sell-out runs in 2024 and 2025, bringing Poe's words to life as never before. Voted Best Overall Show at Edinburgh Fringe 2025 by the Derek Awards.

A funny, heartwarming journey through classic cinema, seen through the lens of five friends who know… absolutely nothing about film history. As they encounter legends like Charlie Chaplin, Ginger Rogers and Alfred Hitchcock, they discover far more than they expected. Combining music, dance and film, Reel to Real is a joyful exploration of creativity and self-discovery. Bedazzle Inclusive Productions celebrates their 20th anniversary this year, marking two decades of championing and amplifying disabled actors. Previous productions include Mythic Trials at the Cambridge Arts Theatre and a site-specific Sleeping Beauty in Essex, exploring life with chronic fatigue.

Award-winning Palestinian theatre-maker Alaa Shehada brings his mix of storytelling, stand-up and physical comedy to the story of The Bridge, as he travels from his home in the West Bank to Jordan bringing olive oil from this year's harvest – a gift of separation from his mother in Jenin for her sister in Amman. The Bridge traces the history of the British in Palestine and reveals the symbolic significance of this crossing for Palestinians through Alaa's story and those of the characters who join him on his journey; a bizarre road trip through Palestinian, Israeli and Jordanian checkpoints.

Gemma and Jane are RANK. A few years out of education, able to enjoy the pleasures of being grown up without the ties of a spouse or children or a mortgage, yet still they find themselves in utterly compromising situations all starting at a taxi rank. Be prepared for explicit subject matters and dark themes in this love letter to female friendship and moral tale of why you shouldn't let your phone die on a night out. Must-see show (Strat Mastoris, FringeReview.co.uk). **** (Richard Beck, BroadwayBaby.com).

Remember childhood favourite Guess Who? It's that, but based on vibes and played with you, the lovely audience. Failure is certain. A good time not guaranteed but quite likely. It's a very silly party show, I think you'll have fun with it. Now in its third year, James Ross will be Guessing Who even harder, if such a thing were possible. James Ross is the Quantum Leopard guy btw. Six-time Chortle.co.uk Award winner. ***** (One4Review.co.uk). **** (Daily Mirror). 'The irresistible momentum of a drunk on an obstacle course' (Socialist).

When Mom with Alzheimer’s hears her son-in-law lament being a serial entrepreneur rather than the artist he would like to be, she decides to create new "cereals" to lighten his load and give him more time. She embarks on a new range of breakfast cereals even creating the advertising and composing the jingles. Her daughter and son-in-law must keep their laughter hidden and her ramblings confined to the home. Always supportive and loving, it takes a lot of skill to allow Mom to keep her dignity and quality of life no matter how bizarre that might be.