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A modern Shakespearean tragedy set over one night in a shared kitchen, Cowards! follows the charged interactions between Daphne and Oleander, two masters of disguise who must conceal their feelings for each other as they reconcile and recalibrate in the wake of a recent emotional bombshell. Playfully engaging the audience through asides and modern spins on the classics, the pair dance around the elephant in the room. They are two cowards locked in a battle of wits, at their wits’ end.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Cowards! is by KQ-HQ (USA/UK), listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at C ARTS | C venues | C aquila, Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace, EH1 2PW, 5 August to 29 August.
The show runs 45 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets from £9.