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On the morning of February 8, 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots enters the great hall where she'll soon be executed for treason. There she meets Barnaby Fulke, an enigmatic actor sent to provide merriment before the chop. With one last chance to set the record straight, Mary stages her story, revisiting the spies, secrets and betrayals that sealed her fate. Secret codes, espionage and treason propel this gripping three-hander through Scotland’s turbulent past. But history isn’t always written until the last act and in the life of Mary, there is still one final scene left to play.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Spy Network is by Shooting Fish Theatre Company, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Greenside @ Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket, EH1 2PG, 17 August to 29 August.
The show runs 50 minutes and is suitable for ages 8+. Tickets are £15. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes and Scenes of violence.