Brendan Scannell: The Abyss at The Bothie, Gilded Balloon Patter House
Dates: 8/5/2026 - 8/30/2026
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Emmy-nominated comedian, actor and writer Brendan Scannell makes his Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut with The Abyss, a stand-up show described as a love letter to families grappling with mental illness. Scannell descends into the darkest depths of his brain, where his Irish mother is a life coach obsessed with death, his bipolar brother is in psychic communication with Gwyneth Paltrow, and his inner child turns out to be a total asshole. Part surreal comedy and part emotional reckoning, the show explores mortality, mental health, family dysfunction, and the gap between who we want to be and who we actually are. The show is directed by Emily Olcott and runs one hour for ages 14 and up.
Cast and Creative Team for Brendan Scannell: The Abyss at The Bothie, Gilded Balloon Patter House
Cast
Brendan Scannell
Ensemble
Creative Team
Emily Olcott
Director
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