Patient 13
Patient 13 is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at ZOO Playground. It has 22 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 14:20 to Sun 30 Aug, 14:20. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
'I got rid of all the toxic people and there was no one left.' An intoxicating true story of how Gail's cancer diagnosis led her to participate in a revolutionary clinical study prescribing magic mushrooms for anxiety and depression. Set in NYC, this darkly satirical comedy follows fiercely independent Gail as she attempts to navigate dating, illness, true connection and psychedelics. Winner: Progie Theater Award for Outstanding Progressive Plays and LA Hidden Gems Award. 'Magnetic and engaging in her intensity and candour... a masterclass in storytelling' * (Gia on the Move). 'Quirky and Uplifting' * (BroadwayWorld.com).
Details
- Venue: ZOO Playground
- Space: Playground 2
- Genre: THEATRE, Comedy, Storytelling
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 50 seats (Playground 2) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 22, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Through main door and down a short corridor. Wheelchair access type:Level Access 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 4 published reviews and 15 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.
Patient 13 is a rare and compelling first-hand account. After an unexpected cancer diagnosis, Gail Thomas was forced to rethink everything she knew about herself and the people around her.
— Theatre in Edinburgh (4 out of 5 stars)
Gail is a master storyteller who keeps you enthralled and engaged from the very start. This personal tale is beautifully structured and written, so that you can truly imagine every scenario and every character that she…
— The Real Chrisparkle (5 out of 5 stars)
Patient 13 is most interesting while Thomas is still searching - but it is a trip worth taking.
— Edinburgh Guide (3 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Fri 7 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £13.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £13.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 14:20 — Already performed — £13.00