Sascha Shinder What if our aloneness isn't a tragedy? What if our aloneness is what allows us to speak the truth without being afraid? From Jewish actor Sascha Shinder, with a predominantly Jewish team led by producer Gabriel Speechly and award-winning Scottish director Susan Worsfold, comes a bold new staging of My Name is Rachel Corrie. Edited by Alan Rickman and Katherine Viner, this urgent play brings to life the story of 23-year-old activist Rachel Corrie, who left her American home to stand in solidarity with Palestinians – her story told in her own uncompromising voice. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence Age category: 14+

Corps In Situ GO! is at the crossroads of contemporary dance, martial arts and digital technology. In a choreography impregnated by the martial practice of the two dancers, and accessible from age 7+, these universes meet and mix to create a duet that combines humour, precision of gesture and beauty of movement. None

Sophie Anna Veelenturf / BERLIN Can (online) dating help bridge political divides? In Swiping Right, Sophie Anna Veelenturf explores what happens when political opposites connect. How do ideology and beliefs shape our desires and relationships? How do we navigate between attraction and resistance? Drawing on her own experience of doomed dates with conservative men, the self-proclaimed 'leftie' brings her personal quest to the stage. As Artist in Residence with renowned Belgian theatre company BERLIN, she blends stand-up, documentary theatre and re-enacted interviews with dates, couples and experts. With humour and sharp dialogue, she delivers a bold, intimate dive into love and politics. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of sexual violence, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Castile Collective Ltd in association with Pinecone Performance Lab Joanna has always spoken her mind. When she unexpectedly becomes Queen, her father and husband are determined to silence her. She went down in history as Joanna the Mad – what if she wasn't insane, but furious? SIX meets Sondheim in this dark saga inspired by Catherine of Aragon's older sister. Featuring Locked Away, Stiles & Drewe Best New Song Prize finalist 2024. 'Funny, heartbreaking and rage-inducing' \*\*\*\* (AdventuresInTheatreland.com). 'Mmm, defiance!' (Elaine Paige, BBC Radio 2). 'Evokes a classic theatrical sound... lilting melodies which melt into dissonant, menacing lullabies' (TheatreAndTonic.co.uk). Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, More information Violence, coercive control, emotional abuse, psychiatric illness, sudden loud noises. Age category: 12+

Ontroerend Goed Step into a world where the boundaries between audience and performers dissolve. Eight-time Fringe First-winning theatre company Ontroerend Goed transforms traditional theatre into an experience that playfully shifts perspectives through video. Despite its interactive nature, you're free to simply observe as the performers navigate the space. This isn't about putting you on the spot – it's about recognising that without you, there is no theatre. Thanks for Being Here isn't just a show – it's a celebration of your presence. 'Radically hopeful' \*\*\*\* (DeMorgen.be). Audience participation Age category: 14+

House of Oz and Lewis Major For those that missed Lewis' entirely sold-out run in 2024, you're in luck – his life-changingly beautiful show is back, reduxed – if you managed to snag a ticket last time to this multi award-winning, highly decorated work, you're in for a surprise: Lewis has choreographed a new opening so the triple bill is now wholly his. See 'intense movers trip the light fantastic' (Guardian) for the last time before Lewis answers the call of the International Festival. A collocation of sound, light, movement, space, shape and form guaranteed to stir the emotions. Strobe lighting, More information Haze effect, dust effect, simulated nudity Age category: 12+

Clare Fraenkel / Suzanna Rosenthal Productions Berlin, 1933. Heinz goes out to the cinema and never comes home. London, 2023. Clare claims the German citizenship her grandad Heinz gave up, but is it hers to take? In the shadow of Brexit, Clare shines a light on her grandfather’s extraordinary true story, taking a journey from the cabaret scene of 1930s Berlin to becoming an 'enemy alien' in 1940s Britain, getting arrested by everyone from the Soviets to Winston Churchill along the way. A vivid account of one Jewish refugee trying to find his way home, and his granddaughter searching for her roots. Audience participation, More information Contains references to antisemitism and antisemitic language. Some strong language and loud noise (air raid siren). Age category: 12+

IMPERMANENCE Follow the scandalous true story of Suffragette-turned-fascist Mary Richardson in this time-bending cabaret. Award-winning company IMPERMANENCE bring you a high-octane dance theatre experience exploring the chaos and turmoil of the early 20th-century. Featuring six chameleonic dancers, VENUS 2.0 is a white-knuckle ride through the evolution of Fascism. Enter a world of explosive physicality, hilarious cabaret and an obsession with the future. Why did it start? How does it stop? Where does it end? Fringe favourites IMPERMANENCE have been making groundbreaking productions since 2011, don’t miss this spectacle on the best stage for dance at the festival. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Fey Productions in association with Emerge Production House A female street clown accidentally becomes famous overnight as Chickadee the Sexy Clown. Her childlike mission to bring joy to a chaotic world is misunderstood, leaving her questioning her worth. A surreal, soul-searching solo show about pop culture, performance, and the price of being seen. Where does the need to bring joy come from? Why be a clown when you could have a serious job? What makes your heart ache? Dare to be a fool with Chickadee? Writer/Performer/Producer: Feride Morçay. Director/Dramaturg: Aishwarya Gaikwad. Co-Producer: Roxane Cabassut. Set and Lighting Design: Zidi Wu. Sound and Composition: Vanessa Garber. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing, More information Potentially triggering themes Age category: 14+

Lieselot Siddiki and Nona Demey Gallagher / detheatermaker 'Why I shot Andy Warhol and other chit-chat' Nona Demey Gallagher and Lieselot Siddiki are bringing Up Your Ass, Valerie Solanas' infamous 1965 comedy. The text has had a controversial status in the feminist and queer community for years, and is now seeing the international theatre light for the first time. Valerie Solanas is best known for her attack on Andy Warhol, after he refused to produce Up Your Ass. The directors got in close contact with Solanas' last living relative and were the first and only ones to get permission to perform the play. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of sexual violence, Scenes of violence, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

The Barden Party A thrilling, saucy rendition of Shakespeare's classic tragedy, Macbeth. Picture the dark and twisted tale of ambition and betrayal reimagined with a sassy, sexy bluegrass flair! Award-winning theatre company, The Barden Party, is back with their signature blend of humour and heart, transforming Macbeth into an unforgettable experience full of music, mischief and magic. Imagine this: a talented troupe of travelling actors arrives, ready to perform Shakespeare's gripping drama infused with comedy, live bluegrass music, and all the heart you could need, as you become immersed in the scandalous, spirited and intimate world of Macbeth. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Wendy Houstoun Masterful storytelling, daring dance and subversively stupid conversations from this unstoppable artist. Watch It! is an entertaining, tightly organised game show for one about identity, personal truth and political ideology. 'Superbly written and flawlessly delivered in the manner of an accomplished stand-up comedian. It's punchy and full of wit' (Gramilano.com). Wendy Houstoun teams up with Kate Champion (Australia) and Hannes Langolf (UK, Germany) to create this personal and irreverent solo. Made with financial support as part of DV8 Physical Theatre's Legacy Commissions. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 14+

Hackney Showroom with Brixton House and Royal Court Theatre A memory: South London reggae pioneer Sutara Gayle AKA Lorna Gee hears her radio debut from Holloway Prison. Another: She's engulfed in the Brixton uprising sparked by the police shooting of her sister. And now she is here, a silent retreat, seeking spiritual guidance from her brother Mooji and ancestor Nanny of the Maroons, and a moment of transcendence. Powered by high-octane musical numbers and a virtuoso performance, the critically acclaimed, award-winning The Legends of Them is a breathtaking, roof-raising chronicle of Sutara's singular, extraordinary life. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of sexual violence, Scenes of violence, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing, More information References to / themes of: racism, misogyny, homophobia, sexual assault and violence against women and girls, police brutality, drug taking / drug abuse, suicide. Age category: 14+

Wayne Stewart / ArtHouse Jersey Aspiring nihilist (and accidental optimist) Wayne Stewart wrestles with meaning and purpose as he reflects on why he walked 650 miles across France alone in July 2021. What begins as a search for answers unravels into something far less certain – a journey of unexpected humour, heartfelt reflection and a peculiar obsession with the colour yellow. Blending storytelling, travel journal entries and song, Wayne's deeply personal yet relatable story explores mental health, resilience and the human need for connection. Chrome Yellow invites audiences to laugh, reflect and find comfort in the beautifully chaotic process of figuring things out. Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Ana Evans and Linnea Scott Shell is a fantastical one person show that weaves between realities and awakens a wanting you may have forgotten was there. Hockey bro Andy is leading a new sex ed club to B(reak) R(eproductive) O(ppression). The Peanut in his hockey bag is hungry for your desires. And the performer beneath it all is cracking open. Part play, part interactive workshop, part unleashing, Shell confronts us with what we know and don’t know about our bodies, their power and what happens when we truly ask for what we want. Audience participation, Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+