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Hard Pill is a comedy play about friendship, virginity and contraception. In the liminal space of the Boots waiting area, Astrid is waiting for the morning-after pill. Her two friends, Sonia and Harry, join her – and the three muddle over the shame of having and not having sex. With interjections from Hannah, a mutual frienemy, and the conniving pharmacist, the friends go through the impossible task of maintaining ego and vulnerability.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Hard Pill is by People You Know Productions, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Bedlam Theatre, 11b Bristo Place, EH1 1EZ, 7 August to 16 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets are £10. Content warnings: Strong language.