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Delving through her teenage treasures of '90s memorabilia in her mum's attic prompted actress and writer Rachel E Thorn to create Lovefool, which is making its Edinburgh Fringe debut this year.

Copies of Sugar magazine from 1995 and 1996 were the inspiration for this comedy show about using '90s pulling advice to figure out modern dating.

"I read the magazines cover to cover and I was struck by the irreverent and upbeat tone," says Thorn. "I think anyone dealing with modern dating would like Sugar in their corner."

Alongside the make-up, horoscopes and tips on bagging a boy runs the '90s theme of girl power. Lovefool views that concept through older eyes, asking what female empowerment means when life gives you lemons.

"Being a grown-up can really suck," sighs Thorn. "Maybe it's just as well those teen magazines kept that quiet."

The '90s nostalgia doesn't stop at magazines. Lovefool features a raft of other attic treasures, including a NatWest piggy bank, troll dolls, a Dolly Surprise, plus a soundtrack of '90s female artists.

"Going back to my teenage years to create this show has been one of the few joys of lockdown," laughs Thorn. "And now I can't wait to share Lovefool with audiences in Edinburgh.