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David Labi spent years escaping across the globe. Now he's sober, stuck and facing his greatest challenge: a baby. And it's his. In Fatherload, David asks: What do we inherit from our parents, and what do we pass on? Can we break cycles of trauma? And how do you raise a child when you've barely raised yourself? Hilarious, moving and brutally honest, Fatherload is a story of masculinity, inherited damage and trying to do better. 'A born storyteller… spot-on and hilarious' (De Standaard). 'Weaves humour and vulnerability without being sentimental' (Pzazz).
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Fatherload is by David Labi / MARTHA!TENTATIEF, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at ZOO Southside, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ER, 7 August to 29 August.
The show runs 75 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets from £12.