With seven spaces, Greenside @ George Street is one of the largest multi-space hubs at the Fringe. With a programme bursting at the seams with all genres covered, we are confident you will find a hidden gem here. Add to that a beautiful indoor bar, lobby seating and that infamous Greenside charm, we couldn’t be more excited to share with you on of our Fringe homes.

The Unexpected Mayfly follows a nobody – a man struggling with the search for purpose in his monotonous life. When a delayed performance unwillingly thrusts him into the spotlight, he seizes the opportunity to entertain the audience, not considering the consequences. In this emotional dark comedy we see the hilarious struggles of a man who constantly battles with his own self, often blaming the world around him for these challenges.

The Unexpected Mayfly

In False Tongues, Britt Fishel and Artists will share narrative pathways of the women accused of witchcraft globally in the 17th century. The work focuses around the women's peril, while navigating their place as scapegoats within their community. Through dance and performance, we hope to share truth where there are misconceptions, find empathy though lived experiences and examine a cautionary tale of mass hysteria, the dangers of superstition and the consequences of societal paranoia.

False Tongues

When Lindsay Lucas-Bartlett was growing up in Southend-on-Sea, sharing a home with her abusive bipolar father and drug addict brother, her dreams of escaping the stereotypical Essex girl’s fate consisted of (a) marrying Prince William, and (b) running away to the magical city of Los Angeles. But Prince William started losing his hair, and besides, what’s the point of swapping one dysfunctional family for another? Which leaves the other option...

Trust Me, I'm from Essex

Written and performed by Jason Woods, Bing! captivated New York audiences and critics, and received a 2023 Off-Broadway Alliance Award nomination for Best Solo Performance. Woods morphs into Jasper, Casper, the witch, the ghost, the dragon, the herald, the henchman, the witch’s mother and more with rapid–fire dexterity and heartfelt authenticity in this razor–sharp magical comedy about family and fantasy, and the lines we blur with both. In addition to writing and directing, Woods is also the composer of the John Williams–esque orchestral score for Bing! 

Bing! 

Jason Woods tackles the madcap world of Wonderland, embodying every zany character in A Mad, Mad Wonderland! – from the anxious White Rabbit to the volatile Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire Cat (who might sound suspiciously like Jack Nicholson) to Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee (who might sound suspiciously like Jeff Goldblum and Alan Rickman). When the Queen of Hearts’ song vanishes, Alice must brave the chaos of Wonderland and its bizarre inhabitants to save the White Rabbit from a chocolate-dipped doom, rediscovering the magic she thought she'd outgrown.

A Mad, Mad Wonderland!

An acclaimed performer presents a vibrant show that blends movement and spoken word. ‘A dancer of tremendous joy’ **** (Fest, 2014). This plus-sized, 72-year-old lesbian shares intimate stories celebrating inclusivity and pursuing our dreams. With a world premiere of new work alongside beloved classics in her fourth Fringe show, Lucia inspires audiences to break free from limitations and embrace their best selves. Her performance weaves together personal narratives drawn from decades of queer experience, creating a powerful testament to living authentically while encouraging others to follow their dreams.

Tales From Your Queer Elder

'Buckle up! And hold on to what you can. This ride is gonna get bumpy, but them blessie’s need us'. The Red Cross nurse carries our soldiers out of sickness, out of darkness, back to the light of good health. During WWI, over 38,000 women and men worked as nurses, assistant nurses, ambulance drivers and cooks. This is their story. Over the course of a few days, we see a small glimpse of life through the eyes of a young nurse as she works with Lady Dorothy Feilding and the famous Munro Flying Ambulance Corps. 


Women in War

A powerful, immersive journey into one woman’s struggle to reclaim her past. On the eve of her 50th birthday, Alice sets out to confront the trauma of her 10th birthday, which, instead of being a day of celebration, became the painful beginning of her abuse. Join her and her guests as her fragile reality is threatened throughout the day, as Alice fights to take back what is hers. Alice is a voice-hearer and a survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA). Optional immersive element available. 'Very strong future ahead of it' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com).
  


Alice

What would you do if your best friend murdered someone? For Penelope Quadrangle, the answer is simple: hide the body. Sure, her bestie Natalie doesn’t talk much, or invite her to birthday drinks, and might be a serial killer, but without Natalie, she’d be nothing. So when Natalie brutally murders a client at their workplace, priority number one is make sure nobody ever finds out. Ever. If Penelope is one thing, it’s loyal. (And extremely well dressed. And absolutely, definitely, not lonely).

Penelope Quadrangle and the Meaning of Friendship

Island Spirit is a captivating musical where a young Polish woman returns to Scotland to trace her roots. She takes a job at a whisky distillery on a remote Scottish island, discovering the story of her mother, and the father she never knew. This Fringe-style performance offers original songs from the musical, in between which the tale unfolds as she learns about her family’s past and her own identity. The show features soulful melodies with Scottish musical influences, weaving together powerful storytelling and emotive songs. Beyond the Blue return to the Fringe with this heartfelt performance.

Island Spirit

Nik Narain's Rusk is a new one-hour sharp-witted, clean, queer, science-infused stand-up comedy show that discusses queer and trans South Asian experience through a series of personal stories, science facts, and dad jokes. Based on the popular brittle tea biscuit designed to be dipped in tea, Rusk is a story about finding transformation, authenticity, and joy through humour, even if it's uncomfortable or cumbersome.

Rusk

Dylan Ward is autistic. He has his own way of thinking and his own way of doing things, but no one seems to understand him. How do you navigate a world which operates on a completely different wavelength to the one that you’re on? Following its critically acclaimed run at Camden Fringe last year, and based on real experiences of growing up autistic, Tides (An Autism Story) combines Monty Pythonesque humour with a touch of real-world drama to offer an insight into the wonderful, yet challenging world of autism... From one particularly silly individual.

Tides (An Autism Story)

Lillie Langtry, celebrated British actress and consort to Edward, Prince of Wales, anxiously awaits a telegram in her backstage dressing room from her dear friend, Oscar, recently released from incarceration for 'gross indecencies'. With the help of her backstage visitors, she begins to assemble the material for their grand stage comeback, Wilde Women, featuring all the iconic playwright's illustrious ladies, from Cecily to Salome, who set the stage for the era of the strong female protagonist. Which will be the centerpiece of their creation? Mrs. Cheverly? Lady Windermere? Lady Bracknell? Oscar must decide!

Wilde Women

Chairs is a dynamic, unscripted theatrical experience where actors and chairs transform into a surreal, ever-evolving world. Directed by Italian visionary director/actor Ettore Nicoletti, this innovative performance blends comedy, physical theatre and improvisation. With no script to follow, the actors create spontaneous stories using only their bodies, voices and the simple yet boundless possibilities of chairs. The show bursts with mind-blowing transformations, exploring freedom, creativity and human connection as it pushes the limits of imagination. Full of humour and surprises, Chairs is a groundbreaking, unpredictable adventure that turns everyday objects into extraordinary moments, offering a truly unforgettable theatrical journey.

Chairs

Unshattered Matter examines self-reflection, redemption and human capacity for growth amidst personal flaws and mistakes. The story follows Rena, a young woman caught between her carefree but reckless past and a moment of reckoning after a life-altering accident. Trapped in an introspective space between life and death, she confronts her choices, guilt and identity through conversations with her reflection, exploring the struggle to reconcile youthful escapism with the consequences of one's actions, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit. It speaks to the transformative power of acceptance and the courage to embrace imperfection while choosing to move forward.

Unshattered Matter

The town of Stubbins is plagued by a beast, one that roams at night, tearing through livestock, howling to the skies – a werewolf... aka Derek, an awkward, loveable 16-year-old. Derek doesn’t want to be a werewolf. He’s been sneaking into the woods to transform in secret. No one’s been harmed, but unless Derek finds a cure, it’s only a matter of time. Time which he doesn’t have. With a monster hunter arriving in town, Derek must find help before he’s discovered, or worse, someone is killed. But is the “help” all seems?

Werewolf – The Game: The Show!

In a land of hate and mistrust, where witches are hunted, persecuted and condemned to death, one such creature receives a hazy prophecy of her future, triggering a journey of grief, manipulation and self-acceptance that ends in flames and tears. Listen to the stories of love and loss – of mountains and oceans and of burning at the stake. Of floating, of sinking and of drawing down the moon; a story told through song, dance and magic. Be among the first to experience Cloud's debut album in its haunting entirety.

Warm as Summer, Bright as Blood

Seven men are trapped in toilet cubicles within purgatory. Will this punishment prepare their souls for the afterlife? Struggling with their unresolved sins, they anonymously share their frustrations and desires experiencing conflict, reflection and confession. Each man is challenged by the contrasting personalities that are also trapped. On top of the absurdity, this new comedy concentrates on deep themes of male health and existential reflection, challenging the view of male tropes in the modern age. Kings on Thrones is an absurd comedy about self-realisation, transformation and the messy journey towards redemption.

Kings on Thrones

In 1423 Berlin, two peasants find themselves at the center of hysteria, hypocrisy and impending doom. How… fun! As the flames of persecution rise, they must decide: will they take a stand or simply watch? A darkly comedic dive into fear, guilt and the price of inaction. Wenches! blends historical absurdity with modern relevance, revealing how easy it is to mistake performance for purpose. Fast-paced, sharp-witted and unapologetically satirical, this play will make you laugh, squirm and go 'huh?' But worry not! The wenches are right there with you. It all starts with a step into the woods...

Wenches!

Man-meat meets mental health in this dark comedy. In a dark corner of the internet, two men find each other. They meet in a coffee shop, chat, make plans... Think you know where this story is going? Think again. Using a queer lens to reimagine one of the most shocking crimes in modern memory, Some Masterchef Sh*t eats taboo for dinner (literally!) as it examines the idea of living life by default in a fast, funny and tender story between two men, struggling to exist. ‘Delightfully unpredictable and darkly hilarious’ (ILoveManchester.com). ***** (NorthWestEnd.co.uk). 

Some Masterchef Sh*t

After losing two family members in the same week, Eve wonders if God is a sadistic prick or if life holds deeper meaning. Embarking on an ayahuasca ceremony for answers, she meets God and her G-spot and becomes convinced that she may be the next Jesus. Determined to heal others, she attempts to save a woman dying of cancer, but her efforts unravel into an unexpected lesson of humility and acceptance. A true story about the chaos of existence and surrender.

Pain Killer

Orange is the New Black’s Julie Lake and songwriter Annie Macleod join forces in Forget-Me-Not, a true story of motherhood, lost love and hauntings set to original music and heart-exploding harmonies. Two estranged childhood best friends reconnect in midlife – both mothers, stifled by traditional roles and longing for more creative freedom, adventure, sexual liberation and a deeper sense of self. Through storytelling and song, they rediscover the power of their bond, finding the healing and freedom they’ve been searching for all along. A moving, magical celebration of motherhood, creativity, resilience and the transformative power of female friendship.

Forget-Me-Not

Sisters, Alba and Elspeth Brae, haven't seen each other since their mother's cancer diagnosis several years ago. Now they are going to visit mum together – at a funeral home viewing room. With differing views on death and a difficult relationship with their late mother, the two butt heads as they struggle to find a way to work together to say goodbye. Come along to say goodbye, and maybe get a little more comfortable with death and dying.

Hi, Mum!

Where do we sit through it all? Who are we with our friends? Six separate lives interwoven over meals. This is where we start, but also how it ends.

Around the Table

The American dream meets the American nightmare on a bench in Central Park. As the United States grapples with uncertainty over its place in the world, this debut work by Edward Albee feels all the more prescient today. Deadword Theatre is a Fringe company based out of Boston, Massachusetts who specialise in producing new takes on classic works. This show has been a passion project of Henry and Frank Schuth for several years, and they are proud to bring it to life with the support of Deadword. We hope you enjoy the show!

The Zoo Story CANCELLED

Kaitlyn has spent the past two years soaking in the magic of Paris, but her time is running out. In a twist of fate, her grandfather might be the key to extending her stay. As Kaitlyn uncovers an almost-forgotten piece of her family’s history, she learns that borders and identity aren't what she had imagined. Will her newfound heritage provide the answers or is true belonging deeper than native soil? This Offie-nominated show blends fast-paced comedy with gut-wrenching revelations about borders, self-worth and what it means to come from somewhere you’ve never been.

I Didn't Know I Was Polish

The impossible true survival story of Titanic stoker Frederick Barrett. Working in the boiler rooms of the maiden voyage, Barrett’s fight for survival is one of the most devastating accounts of the last few hours of Titanic. Boiler Room Six gives a voice to the sacrifice of the working men below deck who kept the ship afloat for as long as possible, saving hundreds of lives, whilst knowingly giving up on their own. Returning after a sell-out run in 2024. 'Electrifying' ***** (Edinburgh Guide). Winner: Best Overall Show of the Festival (Derek Awards, 2024). 

Boiler Room Six: A Titanic Story

Before sliced bread, there was the hot dog! Actor, playwright, historian and former Feltman’s hot dog brand owner Michael Quinn brings this true story to life, performing every role in a dynamic one-person show. Travel to 19th-century Coney Island as German immigrant Charles Feltman rises from struggle to revolutionize street food. Quinn, who himself successfully revived the legendary brand before facing his own challenges, weaves a powerful parallel between past and present. Blending humor, heart and history, this must-see performance tells the story of resilience, reinvention and the food that changed the world!

Feltman: World’s First Hot Dog

She’s undercover. She’s overwhelmed. She’s bad at everything. Fresh off her Off-West-End sold-out debut, this electric comedy tells the true story of Liv’s classified mission evaluating NYC hospitals... in 2020. She's Patient 0, using her ‘acting skills’ to pretend to have Covid and save the American healthcare system. And that’s showbiz, baby. So buckle up. ‘Terrific storytelling’ ***** (FringeReview.co.uk). ‘Excitable, manic, vivid’ ***** (TheReviewsHub.com). ‘Hurricane composite of top-class acting’ **** (MumbleComedy.net). ‘Crazily funny’ ***** (Derek Awards). Winner: Best Solo Show, What The Fringe?! Nominee: StageCrafts Selects, Hollywood Fringe 2024. Hollywood Fringe Spotlight Series 2024.

Olivia Raine Atwood: Faking It

Looking for love? So is Liv. But she’s a professional matchmaker – her 9-5 is doing just that... for other people. She’s got some stuff to say: advising clients on their unfortunate photos, talking down grandpas in their 70s who want to date women in their 30s, and making matches she immediately wishes she could undo. Come behind the scenes at your least favorite dating apps and meet the girl who's pulling the strings. ‘Terrific storytelling’ ***** (FringeReview.co.uk). ‘Standout comedic timing’ (Time Out). Winner: Best Solo Show, What the Fringe?! 2024. Hollywood Fringe Spotlight Series 2024.

Olivia Raine Atwood: Oops

1914. The Great War rages. Britain recruits 30,000 men between 5’ and 5’3" to fight. These men come from all over Britain, Ireland and Canada. Known as Bantams after the small, aggressive rooster, they're formed into special Bantam battalions. 1918. Bouzincourt, France. A group of reporters visit the front to write about the Bantams. One Bantam remains: Patrick Michael Wolfe, a teacher from Dublin. This is his story, from the battlefields of France to rebellion in Dublin. Inspired by real events. ***** (BritishTheatreGuide.info). ***** (UKTW.co.uk). *****(@moreishtv) **** (PlaysInternational.org.uk). 'Hidden Gem' (FringeReview.co.uk). Spirit of the Fringe, Derek Awards.

The Last Bantam

Interactive science? Hip-hop programmer? Love triangle with AI? Oh... Yes! The musical that fuses diverse styles as a metaphor for AI’s evolution. An immersive journey reflects a future where true connection is vital. A programmer, Steve is hopelessly in love with Celeste. He is drawn into an experiment when his friend Aster proposes creating an AI. Soon their creation outgrows a funny toy, becoming a weapon in the wrong hands. A science-driven story exploring the bond between creator and creation, an amusing tool and an imperious threat, shaping the future and resisting new rules.

AI: Save Our Souls

Lucy Churchill (aka the leggy blonde with cracking t*ts) brings you her debut one-woman show. A lesson in self-love, feminine rage and the subtle art of not giving a f*ck, taught through original songs, high kicks and a whole load of rambling. At the age of 10, Lucy said a prayer to God one night, vowing she would do no wrong for the rest of her life if she received the most phenomenal pair of b**bs. Well, be careful what you wish for.

Lucy Churchill: Big B**bs Long Legs

Magicians are professional liars. But can they still amaze you… while being 100% truthful? Fresh from his sold-out show in Manchester, Cavan Booth attempts just that! This is a magic show unlike any you’ve seen. An unforgettable hour of jaw-dropping miracles, miraculous mind reading and world-class sleight of hand, with thrills and laughs in equal measure! Highly interactive and impossibly entertaining, allow The Honest Magician to take you on a journey behind the curtain... that will still leave your mind blown!

The Honest Magician

Censored. Prosecuted. Defiant. In 1970s Portugal, three women’s groundbreaking book New Portuguese Letters sparked a historic trial. The Three Marias brings this compelling narrative to life, exploring the clash between art, oppression, and freedom. Bold and poetic, this urgent play delves into the courage of women who dared to speak out during a time of political and social upheaval. Through passion, rebellion and resilience, their voices continue to resonate today. Don’t miss this powerful exploration of revolution, identity and the enduring strength of women’s voices in the face of censorship.

The Three Marias: Women of Word

From the hurt of loss to the joy of laughter, we are shaped over time. Dancers dive into the push and pull of memory, weaving together movement that tells stories of playfulness, pain and perseverance. The Weight of Then explores time’s influence on memory, the bonds that connect us and experiences that are both universal and deeply personal. Join us as we unravel how the past lingers in the present.

The Weight of Then

Helen Shapiro Walkin’ Back is based on the early life of UK singer Helen Shapiro. By age 15 in 1961, she had two No 1 singles selling 40,000 records a day. By 16, she had five top ten hits and toured the UK with The Beatles as her support. This premiere has a talented young Scottish cast for award-winning Kingdom Theatre Company with a sold-out Fringe 2024. With original songs plus the hits of the day like You Don’t Know and Walkin’ Back To Happiness, this will whisk you back to the 1960s with authentic music.

Helen Shapiro Walkin' Back

Need advice? We’re dancing it. Yep! The Operators have arrived, serving as the world's first dancing advice columnists. It’s giving, writing, re-righting, rites of passage through our resume of soft skills. We’ve got decades of antidotes for the bodies becoming mother-lovin' wisdom. Tired of outsourcing all your questions to the dive bar echo chamber that is the internet? Try insourcing them with some real-life dancers. Join us as we relocate, protest, undermine and go on the offensive! The Operators will work to connect you to the best worst advice we can give!

Best Worst Advice

Escape to the magic of Hundred Acre Wood and join Winnie and friends as the hunt begins, if only they could remember what they were searching for. Face blusterous days, bothersome bees, worrisome woozles and maybe stop at a bridge for a game with a stick. The Wonderful World of Winnie the Pooh reimagines the beloved stories of AA Milne, bringing everyone’s favourite characters to stage in a new play with dance, original song and live music. This is a show to capture the imagination of every child or anyone who once was.

The Wonderful World of Winnie the Pooh

The show that brings the stories and songs of the football terraces to life. This is a show about football. It is also a show about folk music. It’s about the football songs we sing together on the terraces. Identity, family, rivalry, memory, the football chants that connect us. This show is asking what is folk music? Who gets to decide and who gets to sing it? An evocative and emotional show, but bring your mates and your singing voices. Included in Sunday Times Top 100 Records of the Year.

You're Not Singing Anymore

Join actor-poet-clown-director-sexpot, Matt Leazer and sexy-power-ranger-Elton-John-jumpsuit-wearing-music lady, MJ Hughes for a late-night talk show! Matt and MJ had three options: skydiving, marriage or Scotland. And well… here we are! We’re doing a brand-new show every night featuring local artists, musical comedy, sketches and improv. Join us as we explore the hilarious and happy accident that is living. Together we’ll uncover mysteries of the cosmos and find your dad. We’ll leave you feeling befuddled, bewildered and embezzled. It's live from New Yor– Matt, stop, we’re in Scotland now. ...Oh, yeah.

The Show with Matt Leazer

Samuel Beckett's unique take on life is performed by award-winning Fringe veteran Kevin Short. The protagonist, Krapp, revisits his younger self via audio tapes he has recorded over the years. The younger Krapp was full of hope and idealism. The older Krapp is full of woe and torment. The play is thought to be Beckett at his most autobiographical. Krapp reflects on his failed love-life, his heavy drinking and where things might have gone wrong. His appetite for bananas is nevertheless still ever present. This haunting humorous piece will live on in the mind beyond its enactment.

Krapp's Last Tape

Heather got hit by a car and she’s never, ever going to shut up about it! Infused with honesty, wit, and dark humour, this show is a unique perspective on almost dying. Told by doctors that she would recover well because of her model “positive attitude,” Heather spent nearly a month hospitalized and over a year recovering. Combining stand up with dramatic reenactments and visual aids, Heather weaves an entertaining yarn about getting knocked down but being tough enough to still get up.

Heather Marulli: Blunt Force Drama

This reinterpretation of The Crucible juxtaposes the story of the Salem Witch Trials with a current day trial by social media. In a world of persecution, isolation and fear, the pressure to conform overrides individual integrity, the work asks the question what are we willing to sacrifice to save our reputation? The production will combine physical theatre, text, dance and an original sound score, creating an engaging drama that transports the audience between 1692 and current day as the stories of young women are told in parallel. A tale of coercion.

Salem – The Witch Trials of Today

In 1956 Brooklyn, an aspiring playwright falls in love, her letters brimming with desire and ambition. Decades later, her granddaughter, a writer herself, uncovers them – tracing the arc of a love story cut short and a dream left unfinished. Between a summer alive with possibility and a present-day American diner steeped in nostalgia, past and present blur. She sits across from the man who once held her grandmother’s heart, wrestling with the choices that shaped two lives. Explores the dreams we chase, the ones we abandon and the longing for the life that might have been.

Letters to Joan

Welcome to comedian Bailey Swilley's ghost tour, complete with tales of haunted tampons, magical spells and life lessons on family expectations, grief and growing up. Gimme a Sign! is a storytelling comedy, based on a family tragedy and the strange but funny antics that ensued after. Join Bailey as she reflects on the stages of grief and her endless search for signs from the universe!

Gimme a Sign!

The contestants on this year's Bake Off have been doing much much worse than usual. It's almost like... sabotage? Join our crew of almost-recognisable faces as they band together to defeat the world’s greatest evil: Ratt Lucas. Using the power of friendship and a predictable parody (or two), will they succeed in the endeavour? Or will there be egg on their faces? Come and find out. Returning for another year of Fringe performances, there will be puns, buns and tonnes of funs!

Bake Off: The Great British Pantomime

East of the sun and west of the moon comes a tale of finding your courage and staying true to yourself. Nocturne is a new original musical rooted in Norwegian folklore and folk music, inviting you on a mysterious and inspiring journey filled with enchanting music, puppetry and physical theatre. Join our protagonist Solveig as she delves into the forest of ancient fairytales, encountering familiar characters and dark mysteries. Get lost in the magical fables we often forget as we grow older.

Nocturne Musical

Man or bear? Which would you choose? Intertwining fairytales and folklore with the viral Man vs Bear debate, Bear is about a girl who goes on a camping trip, where she is saved from a bear attack by a knight in shining armour. She is brought into a log cabin, safe, only until his true colours show... This two-hander with Man and Bear played by the same actor explores duality, manipulation and revenge, discussing one of the most profound fears for women, and the reasons why most would rather face the cruelty of an animal than a human.

Bear

Come and dream with me. Going through an emotional journey of a dream landscape, the one that we see during the night in our sleep. We are going to encounter spirits, people, places, sounds and move through a myriad of diverse events that leave us questioning about the previous one or gives a clue about the next one. The illogical nature of dreams – or is it that illogical? Is there an underlying emotional logic to all of it? Real life and real dream. Which one is more real? What is real?

Dream with me...

Could you go on a reality dating show? Could you and your useless friends convince the producers that you’re actually cool and marketable? Could you be honest with yourself about how much you want the attention? What if it was all For the Plot? This is the true story of two friends who fell in love in front of the nation. But their televised romance is just as real as Romeo and Juliet's – it’s entirely fictional. Can they keep a handle on the lie or will reality slip from their grasp?

For the Plot

Nick it for Munich is a hilarious one-person show about Jamie, a dreamer determined to make it to Euro 2024. With nothing but a Scotland top and wild spirit, he embarks on a chaotic journey across Europe, facing outrageous challenges and unexpected friendships. As his plans go hilariously awry, Jamie's resilience shines through, proving that the pursuit of dreams knows no bounds. This heartwarming tale celebrates optimism and the joy of chasing what you want, making it a must-see for everyone, whether a football fan or not! Join the ride and cheer for Jamie!

Nick It for Munich

Are you worthy of the Goddess’s blessings? Or her wrath? Join Mayuri Bhandari and Kali, the Goddess of Death every day as they navigate the absurdities of Western Yoga culture. Liberation, not Lululemon! This award-winning Hollywood Fringe show blends dance, drama, comedy, poetry and live percussion by renowned musician Neel Agrawal. Mayuri gives voice to the true ethos of yoga, weaving together cultural appropriation, decolonisation and community. Come peel back the yoga mat and join the revolution! PS: You don’t need to know anything about yoga to see this show!

The Anti "Yogi"

An all-male ensemble explores the pitfalls of masculinity. This theatre piece explores men's struggles with depression, loneliness, belonging, brotherhood, violence, peer pressure and emotional vulnerability, all while having to be a provider, lover, father, brother… Is it possible to be truly sensitive to others and still take care of number one, holding onto a solid sense of personal identity? Delve into the shifting roles, expectations and struggles of modern masculinity. Through devised performances, this show unearths the pressures, contradictions and vulnerabilities that shape the male experience. What would a healthy masculinity look like?

Thin Walls: (Men)tal Health

OCD is a prison. At least, that's how it feels for A trapped in a cold, bleak room after a devastating heartbreak which has rocked her world to its foundations. With nothing to distract her from the repeated obsessions and compulsions threatening to overwhelm her fevered brain, she whiles away her time reliving the many mishaps, escapades and setbacks of her recent past. From the inherently ridiculous to the acutely painful, nothing is off the table – not with an irritating, provocative and relentlessly talkative wooden Box for company, anyway...

Boxed In

Cinderella wants a divorce?! Prince Charming’s already trying day is about to get worse. Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother has presented him with a list of demands that Prince Charming must agree to in order to change Cinderella’s mind. Is the Prince willing to change? Are Cinderella’s demands even reasonable? Is divorce even possible in the realm of fairytale? Can the Prince remain charming even when Cinderella’s Evil Stepmother barges in with her own list of demands? Stay tuned for the answers to these and other questions as this comedy unfolds!

Charming

Phoebe is the Queen of lists. Her favourite lists are: shopping, favourite stationary, least favourite numbers, past jobs in order of wanting to staple her earlobes to the table, the missed opportunities folder in her emails. When her lists are becoming an overwhelming list-athon, and a pink fluffy monster appears, she's sure there isn't a problem. But why is she suddenly listing all the ways she might die? Eleanor worked with an access consultant and the show comes with an audio description introduction and strong narrative storytelling well suited to a visually impaired audience.

A Sudden, Disturbing To Do List

Neurodivergence, trauma, dead bodies – and other light-hearted topics. Jen DiGiacomo delivers a sharp, funny, and unexpectedly tender conversation with herself – and the audience. Expect secrets, sharp turns, surprising laughs, and moments that hit unexpectedly hard. A darkly comedic blend of stand-up wit, visual storytelling, and gut-punch honesty, this moving and quietly radical one-woman show is about the consequences of the secrets we bury – and what comes next.

Woman in the Arena

Love is... what? Is it the same from one to the next? Can it overcome the clashing views of two? This show explores the relationship between Lucy and Ryan. The two have had contrasting experiences of love in the past, which has shaped their perceptions of it today. Can love for each other overcome their differences? Or maybe this time it wasn’t meant to be? The show melds the humour and the heartfelt effortlessly and explores the many aspects of love. With a bottle of VK and a shot of adrenaline, come see what their love is.

Maybe This Time

The hills are where Skye feels safe. They are her comfort, her sanctuary, her friends. When her life starts to unravel, The Mountain is her trusted confidant and a place to walk solo, but not alone. Out here she has the freedom to feel and talk. The Mountain hears her and knows what she needs. But does Skye? A love letter to the hills of Scotland, the release they give us from the pressures of hustle culture and how the simple joy of putting one foot in front of the other is always enough.


My Friend, The Mountain

A whimsical journey alongside Wee Wennie Wiener, an unlikely hot dog hero searching for inner hot dog truth. This multidisciplinary comedic production by the CFACoLab explores identity, diversity and the art of the hot dog through an array of vibrant characters clad in hot-dog-inspired costumes. Each scene, playfully dubbed a "DOG", features effects, dance and culinary adventures, culminating in an epic finale that celebrates the cultural significance of the hot dog. With puppets, music, dance, visual arts and clever humour, this multidisciplinary comedic production promises a flavourful all-you-can-eat experience!

That Show About the Hot Dog

A queer love story but no one dies at the end? Welcome to the world of Blooming! Follow the adventures of Ophelia the hopeless romantic, Zaria the daydreamer, and Dera the compassionate baker, through a week of romance, sisterhood and empowerment.  

Blooming

Playwright and comedian Gwen Coburn makes her UK Debut in an award-winning musical comedy that transforms into a darkly feminist drama, exploring the women lost to misogyny in mythology and comedy in this 'hilarious and harrowing... boldly brave' (OrlandoWeekly.com) new work. Sassy jokes about snakes and educational songs about the clitoris spiral into raw dramatic territory where #YesAnd meets #MeToo. It blurs the line between performance and reality, delivering cry-laughing subversive anthems and community in the face of patriarchy. Winner Best Musical 2023 Winnipeg Fringe.

Sad Girl Songs

The people make the place. So, what happens when they're gone? In a 24-hour snapshot, we join Shitebag and her family on the anniversary of her mother’s passing. Exploring the nuances of grief and queer identity, Shitebag unpacks the multifaceted emotions of loss. Taking inspiration from Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s TV show Fleabag, this deliciously dark comedy is an emotive piece leaving no stone unturned when representing a life altered by absence. Interacting with the audience in a way that is relatable, heartwarming, raunchy and real, this show shines a hopeful light that those that have left are never truly gone.

Shitebag

A hysterical commentary on the overworked and underpaid, tiring, objectifying, assaulting and suffocating anger that women experience. The show plays as a workshop where we scream at the history of women's second-class citizenry and laugh at the impossible double standards we can't escape. Told through characters like the Kardashians, true-crime podcasters and anger doulas. Together we will cackle and conspire over the truth that our anger is actually our most powerful emotion and humor can be the secret to unlocking it all.

All the Rage

It's 2000. The British military is changing. Marriage should be easy, but not when you're the Prince of England. And not when you're in the middle of war with France. And certainly not when you love him, not her, the woman you're supposed to be marrying. As the pair's commanding officer begins to suspect the truth and with the monarchy's expectations closing in, Edward must fight for love - but whose and at what cost? Fusing fact and fiction, this queer reimagining of Marlowe's classic play brings a new take on Britain's forgotten past and present.

Edward (in Memoriam)

One-woman band Case Watson weaves a tale of resistance, resilience, self-sufficiency and meaning through all original music and storytelling. Exploring topics like revolutionary gardening, community building and antifascism, she crafts a uniquely practical approach to hope in an insecure world. Watch her layer sensual yet acrobatic vocals, guitar, loops, harmonies, beatboxing, chimes and more (with theatrical storytelling elements of lighting, sound and projection design), and plant seeds of gratitude and connection with her as one can only do when the world is ending.

Welcome to the End of the World

A feisty, charismatic, new girl band, a ruthless music industry mogul, and a struggling, idealistic singer/songwriter. This tragicomic tale follows seven very different characters over the course of one tumultuous year as they experience the highs and lows of fame and wrestle with the tough choices it brings. Fast-paced, plot twists, bursting with humour, original songs, dance and high-energy sequences from Girlz’ live show, Girlz also tackles topical issues including mental health, media trolling and sexual harassment. Ultimately, Girlz is an uplifting tale of friendship and love in a cut-throat industry. Strap yourself in for this must-see, brand-new musical.

Girlz

GP receptionists AKA the gatekeepers from hell. Except I'm not. Well, not always. How Can(t) I Help? is a one-woman show recounting the best and mostly worst times working as a GP receptionist. An NHS GP receptionist. The shoulder to cry on, the hand to slap samples into and the face to scream at. From cheap coffee to fighting off stool samples. From assisting pervy men with checking their blood pressure to the aftermath of the pandemic. Welcome one and all to the circus of patients, colleagues and smells of Flowerbank Surgery.

How Can(t) I Help?

Ever wanted to play some mediocre piano but ended up dressed as an environmentalist cow? Garbanzo is a laughter-inducing, matriarchal extravaganza. This 2025 Keep It Fringe Award recipient is for everyone who strives to be the changes they wish to see. Dancing cows! Haphazard piano waltzes! Chocolate oat milk! Nothing is surprising anymore. Performed by Emily Briggs and directed by Andreia Simões, this blend of theatre, stand-up comedy and physical performance is a flagrantly kitschy one-woman show. And, despite all the cattle, Garbanzo is touchingly human. Developed with support from Shetland Arts Development Agency and Access All Arts.

Garbanzo

Everything’s perfect in Baltimore until squeaky-clean Alison falls for Cry-Baby and he teaches her to 'kiss with tongues'. In a world where appearance is everything (virginity = good, communism = bad), Wade “Cry Baby” Walker isn’t the good influence Alison’s grandmother was hoping for. After the success of cult musicals Zanna Don’t, Flight of the Lawnchair Man and the ***** rated Zombie Prom, Latymer Theatre Company return to the Fringe with this bad taste musical based on John Waters’ classic.

Cry-Baby

This dark, sexy comedy follows the one-night stand of an unlikely couple. What starts as a drunken hookup, spirals into a raw, funny and deeply intimate clash of desire, fantasy and identity. As they struggle to connect physically, they unravel emotionally. With razor-sharp dialogue, electric choreography and the pulse of rock'n'roll, HARDLOVE dives headfirst into what lies beyond lust. One night. No rules. Just dark, colorful desire.

HARDLOVE

Coor Cohen: Ignorant American confronts the uncomfortable realities that shape modern American identity. Cohen effortlessly blends stand-up with sharp cultural dissection. The contradictions of 21st-century America – its politics, culture and unique ability to export both pop trends and doomsday cults with equal enthusiasm – are just the starting point. In under an hour, she fearlessly tackles everything from education to grocery store mass shootings. Cohen’s show is an unflinching and darkly hilarious look at the self-proclaimed Greatest Nation on Earth and finding her place among its people.

Coor Cohen: Ignorant American

Join Benjie Wrubel for his Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut as he makes light of the darkness inside his head. His half-hour comedy show covers everything from living with suicidal tendencies to the joys of bird watching. Too dark? Well, so is Benjie. Buy a ticket or he’ll add 'nobody came' to his suicide note. Unlike your typical American, he actually cares what others think... which explains the panic attacks. Benjie performs regularly in Aspen, Colorado, one of America’s most iconic ski towns. Catch him live at Fern Studio at Greenside before he skis off a cliff!

Zero Lives Left

Set in the north-west of England, Leglock follows amateur cage fighter James, a teenager who’s just won the biggest fight of his career and is looking forward to finally going pro. As the adrenaline starts to fade and he puts back on his street clothes, James begins to question the career path he’s on, and how much choice he really had in the matter. Leglock is a one-man show about cage fighting, working class masculinity, and what it means to be young and fighting to make something of yourself in today’s post-austerity landscape.

Leglock

Linda hails from San Francisco, in the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge. This will be Linda’s third trip to the Fringe and first as a performer. Her comedy background started as a wee lass and followed her to college and beyond. She co-produced The Shlepperellas, Mothers Gone Mad, a popular San Francisco Bay Area musical comedy revue. Linda has three grown daughters and a husband from Edinburgh (he is known for mumbling and drinking Scotch). Journey through musical parodies, from the Golden Gate to Edinburgh’s own Arthur’s Seat.

Linda Merriweather: The Golden Gate Meets Arthur's Seat

144 lives. 10% of this total shared a surname: Jones. Aberfan, 1966. As self-proclaimed rugby prodigy Stephen revels in his greatest kick, 150,000 tonnes of coal careen down the hillside towards Pantglas Junior School. Following sold-out, critically acclaimed performances at the Union Theatre, London, and on tour, Liam Holmes' powerful new play comes to the Edinburgh Fringe – blending drama, poetry, verbatim, and first-hand accounts of the 1966 Welsh mining disaster and its devastating aftermath. Exploring the complexities of grief, Mr Jones offers a poignant and honest portrait of a community irrevocably changed by tragedy.

Mr Jones

Comedy for linguistic enthusiasts, word nerds and/or prudes. Nicola Macri adores language but is fed up with navigating a minefield of innuendo in a futile attempt to evade the spectre of sex in daily polite conversation. There are innumerable good words in this show. Here's a saucy teaser: aubergine, Rumpelstiltskin, metaphysical, trojan, masquerade and Shakespeare. ‘Intelligent without being superior – Nicola just wants to share her enthusiasm and show you the cool thing she’s found’ **** (One4Review.co.uk). 'The perfect mixture of storytelling, education and hilarious comedy... has you in grammatically correct fits of laughter' ****½ (FourthWallMedia.wordpress.com).

Nicola Macri: Single Entendre

An autobiographical comedy that follows a queer, demisexual woman as she attempts to transcend her fears so she can find true love. When her intrusive thoughts manifest as monsters made of plastic bags, she is forced to confront her OCD. Can she experience love while staying true to herself? Or will her desire for intimacy snowball into the worst-case scenario? Praised by FringeReview.co.uk as 'vulnerable', 'brave' and 'daring work', UnTethered has played in Istanbul, NYC, London and Brighton with audiences crediting Tana Sirois as 'a warrior of emotions' in a 'knockout performance'.

UnTethered 

LAMDA presents the next wave of musical theatre talent in a showdown like no other. Winning is important, but growing up is the real challenge. Join six quirky misfits – and maybe a few audience members – as they compete for spelling glory in this heartfelt and hilarious, Tony Award-winning smash-hit. Packed with infectious songs, witty one-liners and spellbinding surprises, this fast-paced, feel-good show is a joyous celebration of embracing who you really are. The mics are on, the buzzer is primed and the wordsmiths are waiting... Ready to spell F-U-N?

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

NYC-born clown and woman Funmi swims in Fish, a one-woman clown show about a fish (played by Funmi) who wants to be a human (played by Funmi playing Fish). To succeed, Fish must learn how to walk, learn how to talk and learn how to do the most human thing of all: struggle with the crushing weight of existential worry in this stupid flesh suit. Directed and co-devised by Chris Manley, ultimately this is a show about how to find joy, purpose and community in this very strange and dark moment in human history.

FISH

The Book of Songs is the sixth work in the Ancient Books and Me series of QFunTheater Children's Experimental Theater. The new play The Book of Songs is about to be staged, but the producer teacher has left the school. The troupe without a leader is in chaos. Some people insist on performing, while others want to give up. The crisis that comes one after another has put the troupe into a huge crisis. Can the play be performed as scheduled? Where will the troupe go?

Youth and Poetry

From birth to growing up, we have experienced year after year the four seasons rotate. The play 24 Solar Terms tells the epitome of a child's growth, placing the child's growth trajectory in the 24 solar terms, because the 24 solar terms are the Chinese people's awe of nature, because they guide the work and rest of agriculture, and are the wisdom of the Chinese people, full of the unique time and space aesthetics of the Chinese people.

24 Solar Terms

Theodore Emory Jones, one of England’s finest thespian exports (in his opinion), arrives in Hollywood with the sole burning desire of starring in the Dynasty reboot. Armed with a Burberry steamer trunk filled with enough opinions to sink the Cutty Sark, and a signed 10x8 of Patricia Routledge, only one thing stands in his way – Dame Joan Collins! This Fleabag-style one-man spectacle has more chaos and camp than all of the Carry On films combined!! Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night!!

Joan Collins Blocked Me on Twitter

The youngest sister from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Lydia Bennet, has always been a footnote in someone else’s love story. Until now. It’s 2025 and she’s armed with sass, ambition and no chill. Fresh off Edinburgh Fringe 2024’s most talked about show, TERF, this debut from Trelawny Kean catapults Austen’s most chaotic sister into a sharp, hilarious and unexpectedly heartfelt exploration of self-destruction, reinvention and the beautiful, brutal mess of sisterhood. When the world stops making sense, sometimes the only things worth fighting for are the sisters who still pick up your calls.

Lydia Bennet Works in Finance

Lantern Boy follows the Wu family across ancient and modern Shenzhen, China through the stories of two boys – one who begins the fish lantern tradition and another who revives it in modern times. As a grand festival nears, a sudden storm threatens everything. But the Wu family’s magical lanterns, glowing with perseverance and tradition, restore hope and unity. Featuring traditional Chinese music, dynamic dance and vibrant lantern puppetry, the show is a heartfelt celebration of Cantonese culture, folklore and the enduring spirit that connects generations.

Chinese Stories on Stage – Lantern Boy

The original middle school campus musical drama Mulan's Heart draws inspiration from the legendary story of Mulan Joining the Army, infusing it with contemporary perspectives to convey Eastern cultural values and national devotion. Through a dual narrative structure, the play explores Mulan's divergent choices at critical life crossroads, her varied experiences and how these paths ultimately converge toward the same destiny. At its core, the production underscores a timeless theme: choices are the journey, but staying true to one's original aspiration is the true beginning.

Chinese Stories on Stage – Mulan's Heart

Monkey King is a vibrant adaptation of the classic Chinese tale, following Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, from rebellious trickster to enlightened disciple. His journey begins with a defiant stand against the heavens and unfolds through battles with mythical foes and inner trials. Through dynamic acrobatics, martial arts choreography and magical stagecraft, the performance brings his transformation to life. Celebrating adventure, growth and self-discovery, this visually stunning production captures the heart of a timeless legend and the enduring spirit of one of China’s most iconic heroes.

Chinese Stories on Stage – Monkey King

A solo performer brings 14 unique characters to life in this powerful, multi-layered production. Seamlessly shifting between Korea and the USA, past and present, the story offers an intimate look into the protagonist’s emotional world. Exploring identity, migration and belonging, it resonates in today’s global climate of diversity and inclusivity. Following four years of sold-out shows in Korea (2021–2024) and over 200 audience reviews, the piece made its successful USA debut in New York in June 2025. Visually inventive and emotionally charged, this internationally acclaimed show speaks across cultures and generations.

Nina from Our Town Goes to NYC

Join three explorers on a magical journey to find the last Oak tree, meeting bugs, birds and bumblebees, having lots of giggles as we go and discovering a sense of guardianship for this beautiful land we live on. The story is woven together with clown, puppetry, song, dance and hope. It first premiered as The Last Baobab Tree in a small town on the Kenyan coast. After winning the Keep it Fringe fund 2025, we are heading up to Edinburgh with a brand new UK team to keep spreading the magic.

The Last Oak Tree

Aspiring performer/sexual being Cameron Murphy swiped right on a Belgian tourist in Los Angeles. After a whirlwind 24-hour romance, she left. Intent on finding her, Cameron spent his life savings on a ticket to Belgium. In the Low Countries, taboo role play collides with life-altering memories when a late-blooming Cameron is cast as Daddy to his Babygirl. As Belgium gets dangerously hot, secret fantasies seep into bedroom scripts and force Cameron to confront the ultimate question: is it better to act out – or exorcise – our darkest desires?

Role Play (or the Hottest Day in Belgian History)

A one-character, emotionally charged play by Ian Quackenbush. Director Hrach Keshishyan. Charlie, a man caught between despair and love, turns on his camera to record a final confession. As he wrestles with the decision to end the suffering of his comatose wife and his own guilt, his resolve begins to crumble. A raw, darkly tender reflection on grief, guilt and the flickering hope that maybe, just maybe, there’s another day.

A Cold Day in Hell

The certified old trout and original bag-for-life is back! Following The Ancient Heckler in 2015 and Stuffed and Mounted in 2017, Myrtle Throgmorton is still blethering on about Burns, the Birdy Song, gussets, graphic novels (not as graphic as she hoped), long lists, popguns, pole-dancing and the underuse of alliteration. But this year Parky has got her all shook up. There might be guests. There will be a retiring collection (at long last!) in aid of Parkinson’s UK. A “personal journey”, but everything’s a journey now. She calls it life.

Myrtle Throgmorton: Me and Parky

Have you ever longed to be somebody else? This compelling, witty, tragi-comic play brings to life the idiosyncrasies of the contemporary art world. The one-woman narrative follows a woman willing to use any means necessary to secure her success. Including creating a new persona, called Florence. We are thrown into a world of colourful characters, high stakes and searing satire as our protagonist navigates life much better as Florence than she could have done herself. However, cracks begin to show that threaten everything she’s worked for... Transferring from Off West End, don’t miss this hilarious, gripping thriller.

Florence

Try not to laugh, it just encourages him. Mark is back at the Fringe fresh from touring in Australia, Canada and Hull.

Mark Ritchie: He Just Can't Help Himself

A cabaret bar. Dead end job. An awful lot of Pour Decisions. This is a dive bar like no other. Toilets so backed up they resemble lasagne, cheap vodka in branded bottles and two members of staff who have gotten themselves into a predicament. It’s the morning after a wild work party and Frankie has awoken with no recollection of the night before. Where has everyone gone? Have her actions had irreversible consequences? Can she clean up her mess before this evening’s shift? This dark comedy follows Frankie and Jess as they uncover what has happened.

Pour Decisions

Your late-night host at the piano takes a sharp look at international current affairs and life’s absurdities through the lens of Tom Lehrer’s shockingly timely songs. A morbid evening of satire and music. Caspar’s Danish grandma used to say: ‘When you’re up to your neck in shit, it’s no use hanging your head'. 'Brilliant' (Politiken). 'Best show in Copenhagen' (MortenBuckhoj.dk). 'A naughty stroke of genius' (Detskuduse.dk). Nobody knows whether that’ll translate into English... You may have seen Caspar as JFK in Jackie, Blonde or Maria, or as The European in Mission Impossible: Fallout. 

Late Night Lehrer – with Caspar Phillipson

Fun, fashion and firearms: the American dream! Your favourite influencer has just been selected by the new tech oligarchs to sell propaganda – I mean, beauty products, via live stream. What could possibly go wrong? This one-woman dark comedy combines clowning, choreography, horror and humour to imagine an unhinged American landscape that definitely would never happen and certainly isn’t happening right now!

Semi-Automatic SmokeShow

Bold, irreverent, moving and hysterical. A celebration of feminist theatre that sticks two fingers up to the patriarchy and jumps all over the dull and uninspired. FemFringe returns to Edinburgh with fire in her belly.

FemFringe Showcase

First Aid is a girl meets boy medical romcom, 'As witty as early Tim Rice' (DailyInfo.co.uk). It follows Simon and Sophie on their disastrous first date, which lands them both in A&E. What a catastrophe! Now, stuck in the waiting room for hours, this mismatched pair have time to really get to know each other. Featuring a hapless doctor, a soft-hearted finance bro and a score full of catchy tunes, First Aid promises plenty of laughs, unexpected romance and a healthy dose of heart.

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