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Drinking, dancing and debauchery – just another night at The Middlesbrough Empire! And Lizzie, Boro's resident party girl, loves nothing more than a wild night out. But behind the dresses, drunks and drama, her family fractures under the weight of a devastating illness. When Lizzie is ultimately forced to face her reality, is it all too late? Queen of the Empire is a tale of grief, addiction and what it means to be a sister. Darkly entertaining and based on a true story, Sasha Snowdon's Fringe debut promises laughter, complexity, and a cheeky little dance.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Queen of The Empire is by Sasha Snowdon, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall, Surgeons Quarter, Nicolson Street, EH8 9DW, 8 August to 14 August.
The show runs 50 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets are £10. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes, Strong language, Strobe lighting and Audience participation.