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Part satire, part existential meltdown, Shine is a high-energy comedy about clawing your way out of the rat race. It follows one woman's wildly overconfident quest to "shine" in a system designed to crush her. At its centre is a hilariously delusional, self-declared genius who is absolutely certain she can do everything better than everyone else. Packed with laughs and sharp social critique, this show takes the toxic girlboss off her pedestal and asks if ambition is even worth the burnout.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Shine is by Freya Bardell, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Just The Tonic at The Hive, 15-17 Niddry St, EH1 1LG, 15 August to 22 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets are £5. Content warnings: Strong language and Audience participation.