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Charlie's sick of his iPhone. His best friend never replies, his mum nags him and everyone else's life looks better than his own. Sick of scrolling, for his 27th birthday, he's buying an old-school flip phone. No more five-hour screen time days. That'll fix everything... won't it? I Bought a Flip Phone is a hilarious, heartfelt dive into digital burnout, raunchy texts from men, and the feeling of waiting for your life to start. Join Charlie for an hour of hilarity and honesty as he searches for connection and some peace of mind.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. I Bought a Flip Phone is by Peej Productions and Panos Kandunias, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at ZOO Playground, High School Yards, EH1 1LZ, 7 August to 30 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets from £11. Content warnings: Scenes of a sexual nature and Strong language.