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  • 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
    01/06/2024-02/06/2024

    The South Of Somewhere Else

    Join us for a journey like no other in ‘The South Of Somewhere Else,’ a captivating show that fuses the vibrant coastal cultures of the UK and Spain. As the stage divides into two, one side representing the UK’s iconic Baltic, breezy, beaches and the other, the sun-drenched shores of Spain, our story unfolds.

    Two clowns, portrayed by Sarah Mawen and Toby George, stumble upon a portal that bridges these two worlds. As they exchange traditions like sausage rolls and tortillas, uproarious clashes and challenges ensue. Yet, through humour and heart, an unbreakable overseas connection forms right before your eyes.

    In this mesmerising mime show, ‘The South Of Somewhere Else’ weaves its narrative through choreography and bold movements. A spectacle that enchants audiences of all ages, transcending language barriers with its visual storytelling prowess.

    Our characters draw inspiration from both their towns locals and visitors, all sharing one common thread – the beach. Whether you’re a child or an adult, ‘The South Of Somewhere Else’ promises a heartwarming, laughter-filled experience. Don’t miss this unique combination of clown mime and coastal-inspired narrative; buy your tickets now and dive into the seas of a world where culture meets comedy, and the beach is the backdrop to an unforgettable adventure!

  • 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
    01/06/2024-02/06/2024

    Kitchen Underwear

    How far can you push a sex metaphor, a romantic friendship, and questionable interior décor choices? When Ash and Zee move into their tiny Edinburgh apartment, they begin to navigate the emotional rollercoaster of their early twenties. What they don’t expect is confronting the age-old question of, “do I want to date you or do I just want to be you?”

    Told through diary entries of two (endearingly strange?) flatmates, Kitchen Underwear follows their search for what queer love means and how to show it.

    “Keep it Fringe Fund” Award Winner 2023
    ★★★★ – Theatre Scotland

    Reviews


    This play was great, cute queerness wrapped up in even cuter poetic language. I truly recommend this show to anyone

    Theatre Scotland, ★★★★

  • 9:00 pm-10:00 pm
    01/06/2024

    Seldom Differ: Work in Progress

    Northern sketch lads Seldom Differ try out new ideas in this hour of multimedia character sketch comedy. Expect paranormal encounters, 1970s sports commentators, indie-landfill musos, festival madheads, Facebook mums and Dynamo the magician.

    Winners: “Best British Pilot” The Pilot Light Film Festival

    Shortlisted: BBC Comedy Writersroom.

    They have written for and/or appeared in Vic and Bob’s Big Night Out, House of Fools & Shooting Stars (BBC), Mashed (Channel 4), Newsjack (BBC R4) and more…

  • 9:00 pm-10:00 pm
    01/06/2024-02/06/2024

    Chuck ‘n’ Jeck

    Chuck ‘n’ Jeck are a sketch comedy duo made up of Charlie Lacy and Jess Render. Everyone is saying they are a triple threat – hot, funny and have tiny waists.

    Critics are so obsessed it’s creepy, we can’t even quote them.

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  • 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
    02/06/2024-02/06/2024

    The South Of Somewhere Else

    Join us for a journey like no other in ‘The South Of Somewhere Else,’ a captivating show that fuses the vibrant coastal cultures of the UK and Spain. As the stage divides into two, one side representing the UK’s iconic Baltic, breezy, beaches and the other, the sun-drenched shores of Spain, our story unfolds.

    Two clowns, portrayed by Sarah Mawen and Toby George, stumble upon a portal that bridges these two worlds. As they exchange traditions like sausage rolls and tortillas, uproarious clashes and challenges ensue. Yet, through humour and heart, an unbreakable overseas connection forms right before your eyes.

    In this mesmerising mime show, ‘The South Of Somewhere Else’ weaves its narrative through choreography and bold movements. A spectacle that enchants audiences of all ages, transcending language barriers with its visual storytelling prowess.

    Our characters draw inspiration from both their towns locals and visitors, all sharing one common thread – the beach. Whether you’re a child or an adult, ‘The South Of Somewhere Else’ promises a heartwarming, laughter-filled experience. Don’t miss this unique combination of clown mime and coastal-inspired narrative; buy your tickets now and dive into the seas of a world where culture meets comedy, and the beach is the backdrop to an unforgettable adventure!

  • 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
    02/06/2024-02/06/2024

    Kitchen Underwear

    How far can you push a sex metaphor, a romantic friendship, and questionable interior décor choices? When Ash and Zee move into their tiny Edinburgh apartment, they begin to navigate the emotional rollercoaster of their early twenties. What they don’t expect is confronting the age-old question of, “do I want to date you or do I just want to be you?”

    Told through diary entries of two (endearingly strange?) flatmates, Kitchen Underwear follows their search for what queer love means and how to show it.

    “Keep it Fringe Fund” Award Winner 2023
    ★★★★ – Theatre Scotland

    Reviews


    This play was great, cute queerness wrapped up in even cuter poetic language. I truly recommend this show to anyone

    Theatre Scotland, ★★★★

  • 9:00 pm-10:00 pm
    02/06/2024-02/06/2024

    Chuck ‘n’ Jeck

    Chuck ‘n’ Jeck are a sketch comedy duo made up of Charlie Lacy and Jess Render. Everyone is saying they are a triple threat – hot, funny and have tiny waists.

    Critics are so obsessed it’s creepy, we can’t even quote them.

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  • 7:30 pm-8:45 pm
    06/06/2024-08/06/2024

    The Olive Boy

    A CRUDE, COMPELLING, COMING OF AGE COMEDY.

    You’re 15 years old, struggling through school and coming to terms with the early stages of adolescence. Things are tricky when you’re a teenager. You get dealt yet another devastating blow. But this time, it’s worse. Your mum’s passed away suddenly, and you’ve now got to move in with your, until that point, absent father.

    Now what?

    In a hopeless attempt to stay sane, you decide to pursue a girlfriend, but, shock, that doesn’t go to plan either. Surrounded by a great deal of olives, come on the journey of grief and hope through early adulthood.

    Based on Ollie Maddigan’s real life story, “The Olive Boy” is a crude but compelling comedy written and performed by Ollie Maddigan himself. Initially introduced at the Hope Theatre in 2021, the show quickly gained attention during its three-night run as part of the Camden Fringe and then in 2022 as part of its month-long sell out run at The Edinburgh Fringe. Renowned for its gripping narrative and Ollie’s remarkable onstage presence, “The Olive Boy” has received praise from both theatre-goers and critics.

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    “A reminder of how few frills are needed when a true talent commands the stage…A tour de force of ecstasy, emotion and grief”
    Broadway Baby

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    “Fantastic! Ollie Madigan is one to watch”
    Steve Pemberton (League of Gentlemen, Inside No.9)

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    “Maddigan crafts a delicate balance of humour and sadness, beautifully merging the destructive blows of grief and family strife”
    The Student, Review by Rosa Georgiou

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    “An engaging, compelling and exceptional story”
    Theatreandotherthingslondon

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  • 7:30 pm-8:45 pm
    07/06/2024-08/06/2024

    The Olive Boy

    A CRUDE, COMPELLING, COMING OF AGE COMEDY.

    You’re 15 years old, struggling through school and coming to terms with the early stages of adolescence. Things are tricky when you’re a teenager. You get dealt yet another devastating blow. But this time, it’s worse. Your mum’s passed away suddenly, and you’ve now got to move in with your, until that point, absent father.

    Now what?

    In a hopeless attempt to stay sane, you decide to pursue a girlfriend, but, shock, that doesn’t go to plan either. Surrounded by a great deal of olives, come on the journey of grief and hope through early adulthood.

    Based on Ollie Maddigan’s real life story, “The Olive Boy” is a crude but compelling comedy written and performed by Ollie Maddigan himself. Initially introduced at the Hope Theatre in 2021, the show quickly gained attention during its three-night run as part of the Camden Fringe and then in 2022 as part of its month-long sell out run at The Edinburgh Fringe. Renowned for its gripping narrative and Ollie’s remarkable onstage presence, “The Olive Boy” has received praise from both theatre-goers and critics.

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    “A reminder of how few frills are needed when a true talent commands the stage…A tour de force of ecstasy, emotion and grief”
    Broadway Baby

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    “Fantastic! Ollie Madigan is one to watch”
    Steve Pemberton (League of Gentlemen, Inside No.9)

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    “Maddigan crafts a delicate balance of humour and sadness, beautifully merging the destructive blows of grief and family strife”
    The Student, Review by Rosa Georgiou

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    “An engaging, compelling and exceptional story”
    Theatreandotherthingslondon

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  • 7:30 pm-8:45 pm
    08/06/2024-08/06/2024

    The Olive Boy

    A CRUDE, COMPELLING, COMING OF AGE COMEDY.

    You’re 15 years old, struggling through school and coming to terms with the early stages of adolescence. Things are tricky when you’re a teenager. You get dealt yet another devastating blow. But this time, it’s worse. Your mum’s passed away suddenly, and you’ve now got to move in with your, until that point, absent father.

    Now what?

    In a hopeless attempt to stay sane, you decide to pursue a girlfriend, but, shock, that doesn’t go to plan either. Surrounded by a great deal of olives, come on the journey of grief and hope through early adulthood.

    Based on Ollie Maddigan’s real life story, “The Olive Boy” is a crude but compelling comedy written and performed by Ollie Maddigan himself. Initially introduced at the Hope Theatre in 2021, the show quickly gained attention during its three-night run as part of the Camden Fringe and then in 2022 as part of its month-long sell out run at The Edinburgh Fringe. Renowned for its gripping narrative and Ollie’s remarkable onstage presence, “The Olive Boy” has received praise from both theatre-goers and critics.

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    “A reminder of how few frills are needed when a true talent commands the stage…A tour de force of ecstasy, emotion and grief”
    Broadway Baby

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    “Fantastic! Ollie Madigan is one to watch”
    Steve Pemberton (League of Gentlemen, Inside No.9)

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    “Maddigan crafts a delicate balance of humour and sadness, beautifully merging the destructive blows of grief and family strife”
    The Student, Review by Rosa Georgiou

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    “An engaging, compelling and exceptional story”
    Theatreandotherthingslondon

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  • 8:00 pm-9:00 pm
    15/06/2024

    Hamstrung

    EDINBURGH FRINGE PREVIEW

    Alas, poor Yorick! Though he’s not dead…

    Hamlet’s legendary fellow of infinite jest is back to dig up the bones of his misspent life in this irreverent resurrection of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy.

    Join Yorick as he reconnects with his lost love of performance, embarking on a high-spirited journey to discover what really happened in Elsinore all those years ago.

    Hamstrung is a ‘stirring and impactful’ tragicomic ghost story about the space between live theatre and the afterlife.

    To see or not to see? There is no question…

    ‘Cleverly taps into the timelessness of one of Shakespeare’s most famous works’ ★★★★ (fringebiscuit)

    Written and performed by George Rennie
    Directed by Lisa Milla
    Design consultation by Damien Stanton
    Sound design by Lucas Button
    Lighting design by Benedict Esdale
    Artwork design by Faisal Ag
    Artwork photography by Luka Booth

    Hamstrung will be playing at Pleasance Courtyard for Edinburgh Fringe 2024.

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