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Exhausted at the end of a late shift, Nneka, a junior doctor, is suddenly forced to navigate a Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) conversation with a relative she has never met – about a patient she does not know – under immense time pressure. Set entirely within this single encounter, the play explores the emotional dissonance, absurdity and humour of end-of-life decision-making in a system stretched to its breaking point. Directed by Eden Igwe.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Do Not Attempt This Conversation is by Mo Maka and Amaju Jade Samuel, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Greenside @ George Street, The Royal Society of Edinburgh, 22-26 George Street, EH2 2PQ, 24 August to 29 August.
The show runs 50 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets are £10. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes and Strong language.