The Problem
The Problem is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Assembly @ St Andrew Square. It has 24 performances listed, running from Thu 6 Aug, 14:10 to Sun 30 Aug, 14:10. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
In their secretive high-rise office, the odd trio of Manning, Slater and Wilson think they've finally redeemed themselves. But then... The Problem. One that threatens their very existence. It must be solved fast or – the abyss. A rapid-paced, last-chance comedy by Fringe First winner Brian Parks (Plotters, Enterprise, Shortlist). 'A refreshingly mischievous inventive author' (Times). Directed by Fringe First winner Margarett Perry. Twilight Theatre Company is back after their sold-out shows in 2024 (Polishing Shakespeare, Plotters). You don't want to miss this one!
Details
- Venue: Assembly @ St Andrew Square
- Space: Front Room
- Genre: THEATRE, New writing, Comedy
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Performances listed: 24, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Venue is built on astroturf. 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 3 published reviews and 19 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 Problem, playing at Assembly Front Room, is a new production from Twilight Theatre Company written by the award-winning playwright Brian Parks.
— Theatre Weekly (3 out of 5 stars)
A highly illustrative contemporary satire that leaves you both enraged and satisfied
— Broadway Baby (4 out of 5 stars)
A previous recipient of two Fringe First awards, Brian Parks has an obvious love of language, and in his play The Problem, the whippy dialogue keeps the action zipping along right out of the gate, as three men study the…
— The Recs
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Thu 6 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £11.50
- Fri 7 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £15.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £15.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £15.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £13.50
- Thu 13 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £13.50
- Fri 14 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £15.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £13.50
- Tue 18 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £13.50
- Thu 20 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £13.50
- Fri 21 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £15.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £13.50
- Tue 25 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £13.50
- Wed 26 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £13.50
- Thu 27 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £13.50
- Fri 28 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £15.00