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A Black, failed writer decides to take matters into her own hands and finally control the narrative of her life. She's going to kill herself and her suicide note may be her best work yet. From TikTok wars on screens to real wars in the street, Desiree doesn't see much hope left in the world. Feeling increasingly lonely, anxious and no longer sure of her purpose, Desiree has a reckoning with God, digital spectators, and a world that confuses survival with living and performance with connection.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The End of the World is by Destiny Faith Nelson / Rhymes with Purple, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Gilded Balloon Patter House, 3 Chambers St, EH1 1HT, 5 August to 31 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets from £9. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes.