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Alan Rivers, former bowling world champion, has it all – glory (Bowling World Championship trophy), riches (semi-detached house in Milton Keynes), hair (thinning). Or rather, he almost has it all: Alan is alone. He’s on a mission to find love, with the help of Geraldine Bucksomly, the owner of Bucksomly Betrothals, a matchmaking agency. But Geraldine is facing financial ruin, Alan’s bowling success is perhaps not all that it seems, and a mysterious stranger has appeared in town with a thirst for revenge…
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Bucksomly Betrothals is by Theatre Paradok, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at theSpaceTriplex, The Prince Philip Building, EH8 9DP, 7 August to 11 August.
The show runs 50 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets are £12. Content warnings: Strong language.