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Two best friends struggle to process surviving a school shooting that is overshadowed by a much worse school shooting on the same day. A dark comedy about America’s traumatized, despondent, yet somehow hilarious youth. Developed with hundreds of students, teachers, and survivors whose gallows humour helps them cope with the United States' gun violence epidemic. Written by former US public school teacher Alice Stanley Jr and directed by Riley Rose Critchlow. 'Captivating, provocative, inspiring' (Executive Producer Adam McKay – All the Empty Rooms, Succession, The Big Short, Step Brothers).
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Second Best School Shooting is by Jessica Green Harrison / Matthew Lillard, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Pleasance Courtyard, 60 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ, 5 August to 30 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets from £9. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes and Strong language.