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The gripping dark comedy of an ambitious Black accountant fighting for a seat at the table in the high-stakes world of Wall Street. Shortlisted for the Popcorn Writing Award, the show follows a man torn between love, family expectations, and the relentless pursuit of success, as he navigates power, class, and identity in a system never built for him. How far will he go to survive... and who will he become in the process? 'Degraft is marked as a star of the future' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'It’s a privilege to watch a young master at work' ***** (TheRealChristparkle.com).
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. In the Black is by Quaz Degraft, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Underbelly, Bristo Square, Teviot Place, EH8 9AG, 5 August to 31 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 18+. Tickets from £8.50. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes and Strong language.