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It's 2001. A naive young Australian actor arrives in New York. One man plays twenty-eight characters in this heartbreakingly funny award-winning play about 9/11 and chasing your dreams. Twenty-five years after September 11 changed the world, performer James Smith transforms from a hopeful Aussie to a weary New York lawyer to a British compulsive liar (to name a few), in a fragmented story inspired by playwright Emily Steel's real-life experiences. 'Beautifully told, deeply resonant' ***** (List). 'Go see it and take all of your friends' ***** (GlamAdelaide.com.au).
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. How Not to Make it in America is by House of Oz and Theatre Republic, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, EH9 1PL, 6 August to 31 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets from £10. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes and Strong language.