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Joseph, an abrasive pushing-40 talent agent, is awoken in the middle of the night to a call from his top-billing client – she’s on Catalina Island for a photoshoot without any of her wardrobe or glam. Joseph arrives at the dock ready to set sail but waits on one last thing: his assistant Fiona. Join Joseph and Fiona as they embark on a tumultuous journey aboard a failing speedboat in this comedic look at the divide between agent and assistant. Fresh off a sell-out run in Los Angeles, Deckhand makes its Edinburgh Fringe debut!
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Deckhand is by Spinelly Productions and Los Angeles Theatre Initiative, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at theSpace @ Niddry St, Niddry Street, EH1 1TH, 24 August to 29 August.
The show runs 50 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets from £9. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes, Scenes of violence and Strong language.