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Teeth. Talons. Toxicity. This brutal and hilarious one-act play was declared one of the greatest plays of all time for women. Set in an all-girls' boarding school, Numbers depicts a vicious battle of wills between four Sixth Form girls in the hour before a new Head Girl is announced. As the girls vie for the coveted position, old friendships and loyalties give way to ambition and betrayal. Nothing is too extreme in a battle which increasingly proves less about being Head Girl and more about how the girls' conflicting ideologies will affect the rest of their lives.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Numbers is by City Youth Theatre, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at theSpace @ Niddry St, Niddry Street, EH1 1TH, 10 August to 15 August.
The show runs 65 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets are £10. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes and Strong language.