So, the Edinburgh Fringe 2026 Was a Huge Success!

Ihsan Kerr, who co-wrote Lunchbox with me last year, decided to write his own play this year, A Better Memory.

We performed at the Pleasance Courtyard, a venue I've been lucky enough to call home for the past three years. And what a success it was!

A Better Memory received over 50 audience reviews, the most for a show of its size.

Before we even arrived at the Edinburgh Fringe, we had already received two five-star reviews from Carforth and Morecambe festivals. We then went on to receive another three five-star reviews, along with several four-star reviews. To top it all off, we had a completely sold-out run!

For me, this year was particularly special because it was the first time in a long time that I had shared the stage with two other actors. Codge Crawford and Kathryn Harper were absolutely fabulous, not just as actors but as people to work with.

We really worked as a team. Everyone got involved in flyering, promoting the show and excitedly adding new stars to our posters as the reviews came in. There was a real sense that we were all in it together.

Having spent so many years performing solo shows, it was an absolute delight to be part of a cast again. Sharing the responsibility, the excitement and even the hard work of the Fringe made such a difference. It certainly eased the load for me, and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

I'm incredibly proud of what we achieved together, and particularly proud of Ihsan for writing his first play and seeing it receive such a wonderful response.

What a Fringe it was!