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Cellotape follows the intricate relationship between two girls as they grow up and navigate the world of teenage drama, peer pressure and sex. However, we are soon exposed to the harsh reality that even from a young age, some friendships can be toxic and detrimental, as not everything is as it seems between the two main characters. Cellotape uses what I describe as ‘traumatic nostalgia’ in order to reflect on very real societal issues such as the indoctrination of children into abusive patterns.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Cellotape is by Queen Mary's Theatre Company, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall, Surgeons Quarter, Nicolson Street, EH8 9DW, 18 August to 29 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets are £7.50. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes, Scenes of sexual violence, Scenes of a sexual nature and Strobe lighting.