Tall History Tales A comic storytelling show, based on the 1924 British Mount Everest expedition. It follows Mallory on the SS California to India, on a train across to Darjeeling, and on ponies across Tibet. In tow is Stanley from the Mad Hatter's town of Stockport, Manchester. All of this is new to Stanley, who has barely been up Helvellyn in the Lake District! Once reaching Mount Everest, they must tackle it with feet, ropes, and possibly some oxygen. Knowing his own limitations, Stanley absolutely does not make a summit attempt, alongside Mallory and Irvine... None Age category: 14+

Itchy Feet Theatre What would you do for love? Go back in time? Or look underwater? And how far would you go for answers when the man of your dreams died 2,000 years ago? When the grieving Petra begins to trawl through the lonely marshes of Lindow Moss, she finds far more than she bargained for. She finds him. An experimental dark comedy from women-led Itchy Feet Theatre, Bog Body is a solo piece about love, death, decay and desire: the four are closer than we realise. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing, More information Discussions of death, murder, suicide and human sacrifice. Age category: 14+

Cave People Company Faced with imminent starvation, two cave-people discover a C.P. Company goggle hat that enables them to see into the 21st century A.D. Will this glimpse of the future offer a way out of their desperate plight, or will it only push them deeper into misery? This drama explores the interaction between the distant past and present through the breakdown of a romantic relationship, and questions to what extent modern life has alienated us from what makes life worth living, in broken Stone Age English. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Never Over Theatre Company Do you believe in love at first sight? Oscar doesn't. Alex wants to. Then, they meet at a mutual friend's wedding and time stands still, except Oscar has a girlfriend. When they say goodbye and go back to their lives, Alex and Oscar struggle with the feeling the day left inside them. As time goes on, they begin to wonder if it was all in their heads. Years later, they meet again, and the natural order feels like it has been restored. Has time moved them on, or will they pick up where they left off? Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Steve Wilson Lost in life, a man from Down Under walks across Spain and stumbles his way out on top! Join gentle Steve Wilson for his inspiring travel story about finding love, saying sorry and rediscovering his smile on the Camino del Norte pilgrim trail. Told through story and slideshow, Wilson shares his tale of meeting people on the way to Santiago de Compostela who help him make sense of his experiences of becoming single, losing his job and being physically assaulted while walking home one afternoon. A weekly award winner from Perth Fringeworld and Adelaide Fringe. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 16+

Moreland Productions Alan is a deadbeat stoner. Sam is his ex. Sammie is a struggling actor... and also, Alan’s ex. Samantha is an up-and-coming writer... and also, Alan’s ex. Sam is Sammie, and Sammie is Samantha... and Alan waits for all of them to come back. A story about the evolution of oneself after heartbreak, and in some cases, the lack thereof. Waiting in Love is a contained experimental drama, set entirely in Alan’s apartment, spanning the course of a year after his first real heartbreak. Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Noah Max Levine It's the opening night of a new play. With the cast and crew missing, can one actor perform every role and bring the performance to life? Noah is going to try! No props, no costumes, no help when things get weird. Just one performer who won't quit until curtain call. Each performance, Noah turns an audience suggested title into a spontaneous work of improv theatre. Fringies Week 1 Front-Runner (audience award) at the 2024 Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Audiences say: 'Very quick witted', 'made up fun', 'a true delight'. Noah says: 'Where'd the rest of the cast go?'. None Age category: 14+

Raimi Trilogy Productions Witness the classic Captain Dencade in this special sci-fi screening. Hosted by Thomas and Monty, the sons of the original stars that bear an uncanny resemblance to their fathers. Almost like they're the same people! The eccentric duo will bring facts, secrets and on-screen props, celebrating the newly restored episode of Captain Dencade. These two hope to bring the 60s original to a whole new generation. What could go wrong? Audience participation Age category: 14+

Hive MCR A Tenant's life is uprooted when a Squatter boldly declares her living space as his own, exploring colonisation, occupation and displacement through a microcosm of Britain. Playwright Kara Hardie explores this allegory through themes of power and resilience against the backdrop of historical and contemporary conflicts. Drawing from her connection to the 1974 invasion of Cyprus, the play engages viewers through dark comedy, audience interaction, physical theatre and shadow work. The Exterminator transforms the stage into a symbolic battlefield for space and power to encourage audiences to reflect on ownership and the cyclical nature of injustice. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Palais d'Été A brutal bildungsroman soaked in love and blood, featuring a story of self-fulfilling prophecy, a friend group corrupted by artistry and two girls who give their best to love each other. As their former innocence is cruelly annihilated, they are forced to move on but are unable to when the gravity and monstrosity of adulthood finally arrives and they are confronted with the unbearable ugliness and horrors of growing up. It is a journey that’s creative and destructive, from girlhood to womanhood, through the joys and anxiety of motherhood, exploring the tenderness and rage of female sexuality. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing, More information Content includes pregnancy, miscarriages, murder, simulation of drug misuse, deaths, blood, gun sounds, car crash sounds, mention of sexual contents and sexual abuse. Age category: 16+

Fallada Theatre Company Through everything, through their speech, their body, the lights, the barn, the staging and memories of before they were born, Cray tries to express what they mean. Out of fear of anything new and indulgence in the safety of their own anxiety, they have confined themselves to a barn, the people they allow to come and leave only a part of their attempt to describe this experience. They have caved themselves in as they refuse to answer the question of whether they want to start healing, all the while struggling to contend with what they cannot articulate. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Devon Loves ME! Productions Future world-renowned artist, Bertrand Brambles, has buried himself in a dirt hole for decades to craft the greatest play ever written, uninfluenced by the world around him. His brother, Boris, has spent that time sitting in his chair attempting to read every newspaper ever written. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to them, the world outside has ended. The two brothers embark on the journey to mount this magnum opus with the only survivor they can find, a young girl, Beatrice. An absurdist comedy exploring the sacrifices we make for art and understanding the balance between creation and living your life. Strobe lighting

Resilience Theatre Movement Play On is a dark comedy following two estranged siblings forced to complete an escape room together after attending their mother's funeral, in order to receive her last will and testament. Tensions rise as the two siblings uncover past hurts that have never been dealt with, while balancing grief for their mother, along with exposing the breach of their relationship. Clues about their personal lives, weighted retaliations and an inability to work together may cause the siblings to never uncover their mother's final wishes. Blood is thicker than water, but will it be enough? Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Pierrot Productions Bond is dead. Craig's out. But who is brave enough to revive the world's most famous spy? Enter 'chaotic and entirely charming' \*\*\*\* (TheReviewsHub.com) Carlos Sandin – the new undercover hero we never knew we needed. This wild solo clown show 'chokes you with absurdity until you finally surrender to the madness' \*\*\*\* (WEBF). Whether you're a Bond fanatic or just along for the ride, Sandin will leave you shaken, stirred and howling with laughter! 'Something you simply have to see' \*\*\*\* (NorthWestEnd.co.uk). Audience participation, Nudity

Adam Evans Comedian and crisp connoisseur Adam Evans returns with award-winning snacks brand Serious Pig as they combine culinary excellence with five years of carb-based criticism to launch their vision of the perfect crisps. Expect live comedy, scathing reviews and a mockumentary detailing their journey from concept to creation. Free packets will be provided for the audience to enjoy! Awarded Best Stand-Up Comedy at the Manchester Fringe 2025. 'The Crisp Review is a seasoned treat' \*\*\*\* (North West End). 'Quirky and fresh... A crowd favourite' (The Stand). Audience participation Age category: 12+

Jessica Toltzis Never underestimate the power of a lesbian in love. Edie is based on the fabulous life of Edith Windsor and her sexy and tumultuous relationship with Thea Spyer. Edie sues the United States of America and convinces the Supreme Court to recognise the love that she and Thea share, changing the very definition of marriage. In her ground-breaking, decades-long journey, Edie struggles with the pain and joy of being herself while proving, once and for all, that love is love. This remarkable one-woman show stars award-winning actor, Jessica Toltzis. Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Echoes of Ghost Lake tells of photographer Ah-Hua and Rukai youth Daru meeting in the Ghost Lake tribe. Initially clashing due to cultural differences, they gradually bond through elder Vuvu's wisdom. The play highlights Rukai rituals, Ghost Lake legends and cultural displays, exploring cultural identity and natural relationships. The music blends Rukai chants, Minnan Nanguan and modern electronic music, contrasting traditional tribes with modern cities. It culminates in a duet of traditional and modern dance, symbolising cultural inclusiveness and modern civilisation's inheritance.

Land of Nod A down-on-his-luck impressionist, desperate for a meaty role that will satisfy his artistic cravings, is hired by a man on the run to swindle his blind, dying mother with the ultimate deception. Then: dates with Myra Hindley, glam rock gods, charity-cheque-sized death certificates, unexpectedly Cajun long-lost sons, street heroin, proctology appointments, Strava, misguided mobsters and a bit of bird-spotting, all held together by one man and his microphone…. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Gumball Machine In the heart of Louisiana where hurricane parties are a way of life, three high school friends, a decade after graduation, find themselves in their hometown as a hurricane rolls in. What follows is a night of revelry and revelations as they navigate the storm both outside and within. With parts of the performance improvised, each show will present a unique exploration of the characters and their journeys. Get swept away by the humour and heart of this Southern tale of friendship. None Water/ wind special effects

Malia Moss Just took a DNA test – turns out I’m 100% not my dad’s biological daughter. In this deeply personal true story, Malia Moss unpacks a revelation that shattered the image she had come to associate herself with: a basic white fifth generation Texan. Now she grapples with the information uncovered by the DNA test, including being related to a holocaust survivor and a former Miss Universe contestant. Funny, devastating and deeply thought-provoking, this is a show that explores family secrets, identity and the miracle of human existence. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Intothedark Step into a dark world of dreams with Iphigeneia in Tauris. A land where sacrifice and fate are intertwined. This chillingly romantic tale of exile, deception and escape will ask you to search for hope in the face of doom. In the heart of danger, an exiled priestess torn between duty and family must confront her past. Experience the haunting history, the unbreakable bond of family in separation and the power of destiny. This production will immerse you in the lives of some of Euripides most renowned characters. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Incognito Improv Get ready for Shit Show: Improvised Soap Opera, where audience suggestions create three outrageous dramas, and three wild party scenes compete for the spotlight. One lucky audience member holds the power of the Salsa Card, ready to flip the script and send the story spiralling in unexpected directions. Packed with laughter, drama and spontaneous twists, this interactive improv experience guarantees a night of unforgettable chaos. Will your favourite party win? Will the Salsa Card save or sabotage the story? Join us for a hilarious, unpredictable, and downright good time! Audience participation, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Alex Walker Alex's Jigsaw journey started as a bit in 2023 when she binge watched SAW I through IX to prepare for the release of SAW X. It was during this period that Alex began to lose sense of where she ended and Billy the Doll began. Her neighbours began noticing their tools missing and strange traps set up in their mailboxes and sheds. COME. SEE. SAW. is an absurd character-based show about the untold “true” story of Billy the Doll. Who was Billy before SAW, and where is Billy now? Are you ready to play the game? Audience participation Age category: 14+

Hannah Wolloch and Carolina Wood Have you ever seen a one woman show and thought, 'You know what's missing? Another woman.' This genre-defying work explores what happens when two best friends who do everything together attempt to do a one woman show... together. Watch as Hannah and Carolina interweave tales from their lives and confront deeply personal, existential questions: Who's getting more laughs? Who's connecting more with the audience? Who's having a better hair day? None Age category: 14+

Tessa is a teacher… or writer… or teacher… Not qualified for much, at 25, Tessa is a failed fringe writer, a sponge for her partner and tasked with inspiring the future with a GCSE class more focused on her demise than their exams. Mid-Twenties angst is real. With no answers, can Tessa, really, teach anyone… anything?” Growing pains, is a comedic look at the struggles of your mid-twenties and the hidden complexities of the public education system. The play follows comprehensive school teacher Tessa, who is a reluctant educator and a rejected visionary. Growing pains reflects on the difficulties of growing up and finding your place (whatever your age) and looks at the very human and systemic problems that make universal education so hard to get right. Comedy is often found in the harshest places… and nowhere’s harsher than a GCSE drama classroom dealing with teenagers. It’s not an easy job being a teacher… you could say it’s painful.

“Gabe is a perfectly average teenager, with perfectly average problems… except he is best friends with god and the devil. Gabe will have to navigate teenage life all while keeping two omnipotent beings in tow. GCSE stress… if only!” Welcome, to the weird and wonderful world of God, the devil and me, a one hour 10 minute surreal Brechtian comedy about a strange friendship that feels too good to be true and blurs the lines of “good” or “bad.” Oh, also… the protagonist has psychosis. Have you ever wondered what having two omnipotent beings on your shoulder might feel like? Then do we have the show for you. The show has creativity and humour to spare.

Stirling University Drama Society A haunting psychological thriller that will twist your instincts and make you doubt your own judgment. Three ambitious interns begin work under a brilliant yet unnerving forensic psychologist. As ambition curdles into obsession, rivalries erupt and long-buried secrets claw their way to the surface. Who can be trusted when masks slip and the line between genius and madness fractures? Following their 'impressive' \*\*\*\* (BrigNews.com) Fringe debut In This Body Of Flame, Stirling University Drama Society present a chilling new production – where charm conceals malice and the deadliest eyes are the ones that feel nothing at all. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Daisy Fairclough Meet Elijah - a lonely boy in a world drained of meaning, an intellectual and wannabe politician, a mirror to the dark undercurrents of Western masculinity. In this riotously funny and unsettling one-woman show, the sacred chaos of clown and bouffon collides with the cold machinery of modern politics. From the rise of incel culture to the quiet allure of fascist ideals among young men, this piece is surreal, savage, and weirdly tender - a Machiavellian circus where nothing is sacred and everything's a joke… until it isn't. Come squirm. Laugh. Meet Elijah. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 14+