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Jack is struggling, and everyone else seems to be moving on. Getting ahead. He needs a break, and when it finally comes, it's the worst thing that could ever happen. Written and performed by Daniel Adolfsson (The Bridge, SVT), Bad Boy is a Nordic dark comedy with original live songs about chasing dreams and confronting the unbearable vulnerability of being truly seen. Directed by Lilac Yosiphon (Baylis Director, The Old Vic), co-created with Charlotte Davidson, and produced by Nerve Creations.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Bad Boy is by Nerve Creations, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Underbelly, Cowgate, 66 Cowgate, EH1 1JX, 5 August to 30 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets from £8.50. Content warnings: Strong language.