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Five actors. Two puppets. An ostrich? A man enters a waiting room with no memory, only the overwhelming notion that he has to speak to someone, and soon. A man enters a waiting room with no memory, only the overwhelming notion that he has to speak to someone, and soon. Again. In a series of bizarre encounters, Pecking Order confronts the feeling of being ostracised by those you'd least expect. Prepare for: dance breaks, custard creams, a bikini wax, sassy receptionists and confetti. Lots of it.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Pecking Order is by Double Edge Drama, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Underbelly, Cowgate, 66 Cowgate, EH1 1JX, 17 August to 23 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets from £12.50. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes and Scenes of violence.