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James is stuck. Adrenalised and alone with an unconscious cellmate in a police holding cell after throwing a brick during a queer rights protest, he unpacks the experiences that brought him here: a lifelong battle with identity, over-achievement masking loneliness, a family tragedy that left deep fractures. Pulled into protest culture through a crush on an artist/activist, personal grief and political fury collide. With dark humour and confession, this powerful new play – winner of the 2026 BoonDog Theatre Edinburgh Mentorship Scheme – examines how systemic neglect pushes vulnerable people…
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Brick is by Left for Dead Theatre in association with BoonDog Theatre, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at C ARTS | C venues | C aurora, Lauriston Halls, 28 Lauriston Street, EH3 9DJ, 5 August to 30 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets from £9. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes.