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London, 1963. When painter Francis Bacon meets petty criminal George Dyer – a hedonistic, sexually charged union takes hold. But as cracks in George’s mental health begin to appear and Francis’ ego becomes impossible, their passionate and sadomasochistic relationship descends into a black hole only one of them will survive. This haunting psychodrama imagines visceral fragments of the lovers’ turbulent relationship – from its lustful beginning to its shattering end. By Alistair Hall. Directed by Alice Wordsworth.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Buggers is by Patrick Bone Productions in association with Pleasance, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Pleasance Courtyard, 60 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ, 5 August to 30 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 18+. Tickets from £9. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Scenes of a sexual nature and Strong language.