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Luke emerges from a battered suitcase into a surreal strip club run by generations of his own family. Tonight is his debut performance. The only problem? He's always seen himself as the clown, the people-pleasing entertainer, rather than the star. Blending clown and character comedy, this strange, visually playful solo show spirals through sketchy characters, surreal transformations and a haunting family voice that undermines his every attempt to perform. As the world becomes increasingly absurd, Luke must decide: step into the spotlight – or crawl back inside the suitcase.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The House of Pitman is by Luke Pitman, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at ZOO Playground, High School Yards, EH1 1LZ, 24 August to 30 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets from £8.50. Content warnings: Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language and Audience participation.