Dates: 23/08/2026- 30/08/2026
Laughing Horse
139 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JS
Edinburgh EH1 1JS,
Phone: 07720285550
Tickets: Pay What You Can ticket options: £2.50, £5, £7.50, £10
Showing at the EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE 2026: This is a zany, humorous, life exploration of infamous American criminal: Manson. British doppelganger, Charlie, has an affinity with his US namesake. Their twin-like connection is a frightening reality, which must not be repeated or replicated, except in the safe environment of the Fringe. A madcap Helter Skelter ride through madness. Come, join the cult! This is a world premiere featuring the award-winning Kevin Short. Last year, Kevin had five-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.
Fringe veteran KEVIN SHORT is an award-winning multi-talented performer, filmmaker, songwriter, poet, and raconteur. His live shows have been a success at the Edinburgh, Brighton, and Arundel Festivals over many years, and his films and music videos have continued success. From critically acclaimed performances at the Royal National Theatre (Guys and Dolls, The Beggar's Opera, Trelawny of the Wells) and the West End (Tommy, Mary Poppins, Lysistrata) to his TV roles in series such as 'The Paradise Club', 'Parallel 9', 'Comics', alongside his music career, signed to EMI, DJM, BBC records, Kevin has also forged an independent career, writing/producing/directing for stage and film, winning Best Music Documentary at the New York Film & Video Festival, and Best New Play at the Edinburgh Festival. Last year, his Krapp in Beckett's 'Krapp's Last Tape' won 5-Star reviews, and this year he brings his self-penned 'An Audience with Charles Manson'.
Kathryn is an award winning videographer and editor with over 27 years’ experience in the American broadcast television and film industry. Her work has been seen on the ABC, NBC, CNN, TWC and PBS networks and has garnered her several Associated Press awards, an Aegis award, and an Emmy nomination. In recent years, Kathryn teamed up with Kevin Short, forming K4K Films, and her work as Director of Photography and Editor has received critical acclaim both home and abroad.
Charles Hazlewood, co-conceiver of Kneehigh's Ubu! A Singalong Satire, has created scores for many iconic Kneehigh shows, including Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and other love songs) and The Tin Drum. He has also founded the world's first large-scale professional ensemble of virtuoso musicians with disabilities, The British Paraorchestra, and conducted many of the world's other greatest orchestras.
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