A Companion
A Companion is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall. It has 6 performances listed, running from Mon 17 Aug, 19:35 to Sat 22 Aug, 19:35. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
A patient on suicide watch is monitored by an AI bot. The machine provides therapy and companionship to lonely man in a desperate situation. A darkly comic portrayal of the interactions between humans and machines that are becoming commonplace in all our lives. Despite the humour on the surface, this short one act play prods the AI toad that sits on all our desks and inhabits our devices. Witty and relevant, this new production is a must-see for all modern humans.
Details
- Venue: theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
- Space: Haldane Theatre
- Genre: THEATRE, Character comedy, Dark comedy
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 50 minutes
- Room size: about 49 seats (Haldane Theatre) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 6, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: ramp
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Level access from the external courtyard, then passenger lift access into the theatre. Contact a member of staff for directions. Wheelchair access type:Temporary Ramp, Lift (Building Lift) Stairs: None Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Mon 17 Aug, 19:35 — Already performed — £12.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 19:35 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 19:35 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 19:35 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 19:35 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 19:35 — Already performed — £12.00