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The Origin of Love at Pleasance Courtyard
Dates: 7/30/2025 - 8/24/2025
📍 Theatre: Pleasance Courtyard
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Ada Player and Bron Waugh bring their debut show The Origin of Love to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, following their success with the BAFTA-nominated comedy short Peaked. This unique performance dives into the complexities of love through a series of absurd vignettes and confessional letters, blending humor with emotional depth. With live music by Ed Lyness, the show offers a chaotic yet heartfelt exploration of modern intimacy, tackling themes of yearning, heartbreak, and connection in inventive ways.
Cast and Creative Team for The Origin of Love at Pleasance Courtyard
Cast
Ed Lyness
Ensemble
Bron Waugh
Ensemble
Ada Player
Ensemble
Creative Team
Ed Lyness
Musician
Bron Waugh
Writer
Ada Player
Writer
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The Writing On The Stall (08/14/24-08/25/24)
Copycat (08/01/26-08/31/26)
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We The People (07/30/25-08/24/25)
DYKE Systems Ltd (07/30/25-08/25/25)
The Fit Prince (Who Gets Switched On The Square In The Frosty Castle The Night Before (Insert Public Holiday Here)) (07/30/25-08/25/25)
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