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Fitzgerald’s classic is reimagined for the Edinburgh Fringe in a bold, multi-perspective adaptation that shatters the myth of the American Dream. Told through shifting viewpoints, the story unfolds in dynamic vignettes seamlessly stitched together. An immersive party atmosphere give ways to moments of raw intimacy, revealing the contradictions, illusions and social barriers that drive – and destroy – its characters. As desire, wealth and identity collide, the pace builds relentlessly toward the devastating deaths of three central figures, exposing the true cost of dreaming too big.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Great Gatsby is by Key Players with C theatre, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at C ARTS | C venues | C aquila, Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace, EH1 2PW, 5 August to 15 August.
The show runs 75 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets from £12.