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An ensemble of actors rehearse their new production of James Joyce’s Ulysses, but as they progress through the infamously "impossible to adapt" work, they find the line between text and real life starts to dissolve. A theatrical remix of Joyce’s classic novel in which the voices and humour of Scranton, Pennsylvania in 2026 blend with the Dublin of the early 20th-century – the play keeps the heartbeat of the original while layering in contemporary stories to produce a fast-paced, funny and emotionally direct work. Knowledge of the original book is not essential for enjoyment!
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Ulysses of Scranton is by Scranton Fringe Festival and the New Vintage Ensemble, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Bedlam Theatre, 11b Bristo Place, EH1 1EZ, 7 August to 29 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets are £12. Content warnings: Strong language.