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Mikey's decided two things: he's ready to propose to his partner and he's going to practise his proposal speech on a balloon first. Coming to the same park bench every day, a strange relationship develops and soon, the balloon starts talking back to him. Written by stand-up comedian and So You Think You're Funny finalist, Mark Daniels, this ridiculous dark comedy is a story of love, loneliness and a gay man's relationship with his city. Oh, and it's also about a passive aggressive b*tch of a talking balloon.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. A Man Proposes to a Balloon, or Possibly Something Worse is by Mark Daniels Writer, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Gilded Balloon Patter House, 3 Chambers St, EH1 1HT, 15 August to 31 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets from £13. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes and Strong language.