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A romantic tragicomedy following lonely teenagers who meet on New Year’s Eve in an online roleplay chatroom. May is May. Perry is British actor Matt Smith. Their conversation that night, unexpectedly intimate, forms a bond between the two: they become each other’s best friend, confidant, and lifeline through the turmoil's of adolescence. That is, until “real life” intrudes...
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The New Year is by No Shoelaces Productions, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Greenside @ George Street, The Royal Society of Edinburgh, 22-26 George Street, EH2 2PQ, 7 August to 15 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets are £12. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes and Strong language.