A Better Memory
A Better Memory is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Pleasance Courtyard. It has 24 performances listed, running from Wed 5 Aug, 18:30 to Sun 30 Aug, 18:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Eleanor switches on an AI replica of her late husband but discovers memories that don't match her own. Mia is young, disillusioned with dating men and in love with an AI chatbot. When secrets surface and the past begins to unravel, both women are forced to question what they thought they knew. Lubna Kerr returns to the Fringe after her five-star Tickbox trilogy, with an electrifying new play featuring a dynamic cast, A dark comic exploration of memory, forgiveness and the human experience with Kathryn Marper and Codge Crawford and co-directed by Ihsan Kerr/Kathryn Marper.
Details
- Venue: Pleasance Courtyard
- Space: The Green
- Genre: THEATRE, Drama, Dark Comedy
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 60 seats (The Green) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 24, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: ramp
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet, Hearing loop, BSL signed performances
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Access via The Green area. Steep fixed ramp at entrance. All seating moveable. Performance space is on Ground Floor with no steps. Wheelchair access type:Permanent Ramp Stairs: None Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
What the reviewers said
We have captured 10 published reviews and 53 audience reviews for this show from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s own listing. The excerpts below are the reviewers’ words, not ours — follow each link for the full review.
The AI version of Harold has his memories and his personality, his good traits and his bad hobbies. But is he a comfort to her or something preventing her from moving on?
— Daily Business Magazine (5 out of 5 stars)
A year after the death of her husband Harold, Eleanor has moved into new accommodation but not quite moved on. There are boxes still to unpack and, among them, an urn containing his ashes.
As a debut play, it’s impressive, a deep-dive into the implications of “grief bot” technology which also keeps it real with lively dialogue and rounded characters.
— The Scotsman (4 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 5 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £9.00
- Thu 6 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £9.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 18:30 — Cancelled — £12.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.00