Spurs and Scotland star John White was one of the best footballers of the 1960s, however, in July 1964 he was struck by lightning and killed at 27 years old. From humble beginnings growing up just outside Edinburgh, through to football fame and his tragic death, the play shares John's cheeky humour. It also follows the story of his son Rob White, who was just five months old when his dad died. Having premiered at Spurs Stadium, this follows on from the Sunday Times bestseller by Rob White and Julie Welch. 'The Ghost of WHL' is supported by Tottenham Hotspur FC, premiering at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in July before a run at the fringe. The play was commissioned by John White’s son Rob and follows on from his and Julie Welch’s Sunday Times best seller The Ghost of White Hart Lane - 'In Search of My Father the Football Legend'. The play tells the story of John White, from humble beginnings growing up just outside Edinburgh through to football fame & his tragic death, it also tells the story of his son Rob who was just 5 months old when his dad died. The play shines a light on the mental health challenges both father and son face and the way we deal with grief and loss, while dealing with serious issues the play has a very heavy sprinkling of humour throughout.

Birdy is 19. She's too old to beat boys up in the playground or skip maths. But she wishes she wasn't. Until, by chance, she unearths a family secret. One that's been buried since 1930s Cairo. One that her grandfather would rather stay hidden. But for Birdy this might be her chance to right the wrongs of the past, and prove maybe she isn't so useless after all? From award-winning playwright Amy Lever, Lost Girl is an exploration into Jewish-Arab heritage, the expectations of womanhood and family. Amy Lever is an award-winning actor and writer from Manchester. Her debut play “Life Before the Line” won the Cambridge University Edinburgh Fringe Award 2022 where it went on to receive critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, a transfer to the Cockpit theatre and is currently in development for a tour. 

Join Sam, a self-confessed people-pleaser, on the battlefield as he embarks on his biggest mission yet. Shame is approaching from the west and gay thoughts are sailing in from the east... This is war! A candid tale of self-discovery, taking you from the war room to the bedroom. The debut five-star show by exciting, new northern writer and comedian, Sam Danson; directed by the award-winning Rikki Beadle-Blair. BI-TOPIA is a ‘must see, laugh-out-loud, and honest coming-of-age story, hilariously exploring the highs and lows of the bisexual experience' (Vada Magazine).  BI-TOPIA has just been on a substantial UK tour, including two nights at Glastonbury 2024. It has been described as a ‘Must see, laugh-out-loud, and honest coming-of-age story, hilariously exploring the highs and lows of the Bisexual experience'. BI-TOPIA is a candid tale of self-discovery, taking you from the war room to the bedroom in this 'exceptional hour of queer comedy'. ‘Absolutely Brilliant!! Funny, moving... seamlessly performed, directed and written, just brilliant!’ - Sophie Willan, BAFTA winning writer/performer.

The tragi-comedy hit Bill's 44th makes a triumphant return to the Edinburgh Fringe, performed by critically acclaimed puppeteering duo Andy Manjuck and Dorothy James. This hilarious but at times emotional puppet party is a wordless spectacle featuring puppets, raucous balloons, and a cheeky piece of crudité that collide to examine the pitfalls of impatience, the wonder of loneliness, and the universal  passage of time. Bill’s 44th offers a whimsical dance between solitude and festivity, captivating the audience every step of the way. 'A celebration of life, memory and the passage of time, brilliantly executed and truly unforgettable.' ★★★★★ (One4Review). 'Manjuck and James have created a show that evolves from this gentle comedy, with its absurdist elements, to this touchingly heartfelt reflective piece about loneliness and truly finding yourself and loving that person you discover' ★★★★★ (The New Current). 'Sweetly hilarious with flashes of bizarre originality' ★★★★★ (The Reviews Hub)   'Buoyant, mesmerizing, joy-inducing' (Critic’s Pick, The New York Times)