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"It’s growing. It’s heavy. It’s angry. And it’s about to come out." A teenage girl has something growing inside her. She doesn't know what it is but she knows it's not a baby. It expands. It has claws. Eventually, it takes over her entire body. No one must know about it. But she can't contain it forever. Sooner or later something's got to give... This surreal psychological thriller viscerally explores the teenage mental health crisis. Blending sharp social commentary with heightened storytelling, The IT captures the internal rage of a generation pushed to the brink.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The IT is by Fuzed Theatre Company, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at theSpace @ Niddry St, Niddry Street, EH1 1TH, 10 August to 14 August.
The show runs 45 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets are £10. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes.