An A to Z Guide to Dating

Edinburgh 2026

A hilarious one-woman musical based on an unapologetic dating advice book that writer-performer Grace O'Keefe's own mother wrote. Publishers said it would set feminism back 20 years. 40 years later, let's find out! The theatrical equivalent of a little girl struggling in her mother's heels, this musical explores relationships, romance and the performance of womanhood. Featuring original music by Grace O'Keefe (Summoning Sondheim; Sense and Sensibility; Best Newcomer at Musical Comedy Awards), the show will leave audiences with a deeper appreciation of their mothers and a chaotic new approach…

This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. An A to Z Guide to Dating is by The Queens of Cups, listed under Musicals and Opera in the Fringe programme. It plays at Underbelly, George Square, George Square, EH8 9LH, 5 August to 31 August.

The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets from £8.50. Content warnings: Scenes of a sexual nature and Audience participation.