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Eilidh Loan is a young Scottish writer. Her first play, Moorcroft was a true story based upon her dad's amateur football team, and opened to critical acclaim when she directed it at the Tron in Glasgow. Cathy is a new comedy inspired by her grandmother, and how she dealt with the grief in her unique way after losing her husband. Cathy, Eilidh's grandmother, insisted that Elaine C Smith must play her and so she is. Joining her will be Michele Gallager, Chloe Hodgson, Alan Orr and Sally Reid.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Cathy is by Traverse Theatre Company, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Traverse Theatre, 10 Cambridge Street, EH1 2ED, 7 August to 30 August.
The show runs 70 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets from £22.50. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes and Strong language.