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Exploring the anxiety-fuelled existence of an Australian swing, this one-woman catastrophe follows an understudy who's put everything on hold for her moment in the spotlight. She'll do anything for the stage... no matter the cost. Subversive, silly and unflinchingly honest, The Understudy traverses jealousy, self-righteousness and the price of ambition in a hauntingly dark comedy that turns on a dime. It's 'surreal and hilarious' **** (List) and 'unexpectedly moving, and sharply observed' ****½ (FIFTY+SA). Winner: Weekly Award for Best Theatre (Adelaide Fringe 2026). Written and performed by…
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Understudy is by Eva Seymour, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Assembly George Square, George Square, EH8 9LH, 5 August to 30 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets from £8. Content warnings: Strong language.