Horse Girls

Edinburgh 2026

BoYz may come and Go, bUt hOrSes aRe 4ever... A dark comedy play about a group of pre-teen girls in an exclusive South Florida horse club, the Lady Jean Ladies, who navigate middle school drama, insecurities and their obsession with horses, especially when their leader Ashleigh's family stables are threatened. The play explores themes of friendship, deception and the desperate need to belong, focusing on the characters' intense world of equestrianism and social hierarchy. 'Pitch-perfect... a 50-minute pop descent into madness' (New York Times).

This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Horse Girls is by Mercy Academy, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at theSpace @ Venue 45, 63 Jeffrey Street, EH1 1DH, 7 August to 12 August.

The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets are £7. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes, Scenes of violence and Strong language.