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Through the lens of a brilliant, cancelled Professor of American History, Boy dissects and exposes the systemic racism that built the United States. Through abstract realism and historical analysis, it is a stark warning of what lies ahead if we 'let the boy out of the box'. Directed by Thomas Zoeschg and developed at The Actors Studio™, writer/performer Coates has performed in New York, Off-Broadway and throughout the US with fifty years of theatrical experience.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Boy in a Box is by THEATRE•TASTE, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Gilded Balloon Patter House, 3 Chambers St, EH1 1HT, 5 August to 25 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets from £10. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes, Strong language and Audience participation.