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Ever wondered what the person next to you is thinking? Eva is just a regular rat racer. Single mother to a six-year-old boy, she is desperately trying to play the game – pay the bills, get him to football, survive mum’s comments. Her mind has different plans. On the way to an important job interview, Eva gets bombarded by a series of ever-worsening intrusive thoughts. So prepare for the uncomfortable and dive into Eva’s mind. Guided by Arthur, a sadistic, half-real figure, this two-hander surreal dark comedy will shift your concept of normality.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Extraordinary Life of a Rat Racer is by Stage Leftovers, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at theSpace on the Mile, 80 High Street, EH1 1TH, 7 August to 14 August.
The show runs 50 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets from £10. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes, Strong language, Strobe lighting and Audience participation.