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A grief-stricken vegan seeks revenge for the death of a pig. First, he thinks for a long time. Second, he blames his mother. Finally, he wreaks the ultimate vengeance... by putting on a play. HAM is a kinky eco-hijacking of Shakespeare’s Hamlet about meat, madness and the power of shame. The 'vividly, viscerally alive' ***** (Guardian) Hotter Project twists this high-brow tragedy into a sordid wrestle between a vegan and a sausage-lover. As we hurtle towards the end of humankind, every one of us must decide: to eat, or not to eat? That is the question.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. HAM is by Hotter Project, Speakerphone Productions and Soho Theatre, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, EH9 1PL, 6 August to 30 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 18+. Tickets from £10. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Scenes of a sexual nature, Nudity, Strong language, Strobe lighting and Audience participation.