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About AN AUDIENCE WITH CHARLES MANSON
THE SHOW
THE PERFORMER
THE PERFORMER
Zany, humorous, life exploration of infamous American criminal, Manson. British doppelganger, Charlie, who has a frightening affinity with his U.S. namesake, takes you on a crazy Helter-Skelter ride to hippydom. Come, join the cult!
THE PERFORMER
THE PERFORMER
THE PERFORMER
This is a World Premiere featuring award-winning Kevin Short. Last year, Kevin won 5-Star reviews for his portrayal in Beckett's ‘Krapp's Last Tape', and in previous years has won Best New Play, Spirit of the Fringe Awards, and Total Theatre Nominations.
THE VENUE
THE PERFORMER
THE VENUE
Part of the Laughing Horse Free Festival and at The Three Sisters, one of the central venues on Cowgate, this is an intimate get together in The Wee Room, where Charlie will welcome you to his world. Fear not, you will be safe in his company.
an audience with charles manson
EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE 2026
AUG 23 - 30
12.00 NOON DAILY
LAUGHING HORSE @ THE THREE SISTERS (THE WEE ROOM)
VENUE 272: 139 COWGATE, EDINBURGH EH1 1JS
EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE 2026
PAY WHAT YOU CAN FREE FESTIVAL
ABOUT US
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Our Mission
We are an independent production company with a passion for new and innovative projects. Our mission, either as creators or collaborators, is to produce challenging and exciting works.
Our Festival Shows
Our company has produced/promoted over 200 shows at the Brighton, Arundel, and Edinburgh Festivals, winning awards for Best New Play, Best New Venue, Total Theatre Nomination, and several Edinburgh 'Spirit of the Fringe' awards.
REVIEWS OF SAMUEL BECKETT'S KRAPP'S LAST TAPE
Samuel Beckett's classic play 'Krapp's Last Tape' at Fringe 2025. The piece is thought to be Beckett at his most autobiographical. Krapp reflects on his failed love-life, his heavy drinking and where things might have gone wrong. His appetite for bananas is nevertheless still ever present. This haunting humorous piece will live on in the mind beyond its enactment.
Below is a little more information.
EDINBURGH FESTIVAL
Samuel Beckett's classic play 'Krapp's Last Tape' at Fringe 2025. The piece is thought to be Beckett at his most autobiographical. Krapp reflects on his failed love-life, his heavy drinking and where things might have gone wrong. His appetite for bananas is nevertheless still ever present. This haunting humorous piece will live on in the mind beyond its enactment.
Below is a little more information.
Video
BANANAS
KRAPP has an obsessive appetite for the banana. The protein. The potassium. The shape!
THE TAPE
Samuel Beckett's unique take on life is performed by award-winning Fringe veteran Kevin Short. The protagonist, Krapp, revisits his younger self via audio tapes he has recorded over the years. The younger Krapp was full of hope and idealism. The older Krapp is full of woe and torment.