FRINGEWIZFringe 2026
Theatre
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Ships

by Written by Mark Forrest / Chapter Three Productions Limited

14+

A raw, intimate psychological drama set in a Leith bar, where two lost souls collide in a world built on mistrust. Connor, a merchant seaman, spiralling after a violent incident at sea, returns home intent on self-destruction. Alex, a sharp-tongued barmaid, carrying grief and a destructive history, meets him with wit and wariness until a buried connection resurfaces. Darkly funny, unflinching and thought-provoking new work from an exciting Edinburgh theatre company explores masculinity, race, mental health and the fragile possibility of redemption, asking whether love can survive when both are drowning in their past.

Content warnings: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing, More information Themes of domestic abuse, with racial overtones.

All performances (5)