Edinburgh Fringe
A Shark Ate My Penis: A History of Boys Like Me
Award-winning writer Laser the Boy presents a one-person musical about the history of trans men and his own transition! Meet Alan Hart, the first trans man to get gender-confirming surgery (in 1917!); Samuel Bundy, whose legend includes a shark, a robbery, and 12 girlfriends; and renowned children's author JK Rowling, for reasons. These characters usher Laser through a life of weddings, divorce, lesbianism, and finally, joy. A fantastically delightful, fun, and heartfelt modern musical. It's nice to watch a show not thinking, 'Well, they could have made this gayer.'
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Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing.
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Best-reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2023
Ed Byrne was the best-reviewed stand-up comic performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023, analysis conducted by British Comedy Guide has found.
British Comedy Guide, 4th September 2023One bare-all Fringe show I might just have to cover
Edinburgh, at this time of year, is not a place for anyone who's easily offended. As I wander around, eyeing the rows of posters advertising Fringe shows, I've been trying to keep track of the weirdest titles. So far, the runaway winner is A Shark Ate My Penis, a one-person musical about the history of trans men.
Clive Davis, The Times, 7th August 2023Starburst's Ten Hot Edinburgh Fringe Shows 2023
Here are some of Starburst's keenly anticipated Edinburgh Fringe show of 2023...
Ed Fortune, Starburst Magazine, 4th August 2023The Ultimate List Of LGBTQ Shows At Edinburgh Fringe 2023
Here is just a really long list of shows with LGBTQ themes.
Jamie Wareham, Forbes, 31st July 2023Recommendations for this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe
A selection of forthcoming Fringe shows.
Chris Omaweng, London Theatre 1, 23rd July 2023EdFringe Talk: A Shark Ate My Penis: A History of Boys Like Me
"I started reading these books about trans guys from the last 300 years in the UK & US - and their stories really made me feel seen, validated, like I was part of something."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 2nd July 2023Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 8th Aug | 18:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room) |
| 9th Aug | 18:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room) |
| 10th Aug | 18:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room) |
| 11th Aug | 18:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room) |
| 12th Aug | 18:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room) |
| 13th Aug | 18:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room) |
| 14th Aug | 18:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room) |
| 16th Aug | 18:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room) |
| 17th Aug | 18:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room) |
| 18th Aug | 18:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room) |
| 19th Aug | 18:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room) |
| 20th Aug | 18:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room) |
| 21st Aug | 18:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room) |
| 22nd Aug | 18:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room) |
| 23rd Aug | 18:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room) |
| 24th Aug | 18:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room) |
| 25th Aug | 18:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room) |
| 26th Aug | 18:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room) |
| 27th Aug | 18:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room) |
| 28th Aug | 18:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room) |