An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo

Brilliant !!! Incredible acting and impactful delivery of gritty issues.Our favourite play of this years fringe.

Great story and well acted by two very talented actors.

Such good performances from two young actors! A well-executed story of self discovery. They’ve only got one show left so go see it!

This show is an absolute must watch at the fringe. Brilliant performances, brilliant writing, brilliant direction, just brilliant. It is hilarious, heartfelt and unique. Could not recommend it enough!

This really is something special! I would implore everyone and their mother to catch this show. Deeply heartfelt and candid writing with riveting performances, it's rare to find theatre of this calibre. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll leave wanting to stream Britney's entire discography.

Straight off the plane this was my 1st show this year and I doubt it will be topped. Amazing talent from this writer/performer combo tackling sensitive issues with understanding, comedy and serious acting. Loved the Waiting for Godot skit. This play will go further. See it now to say you did

A top-tier fringe play - highly recommended!

The actors telling this story do an outstanding job. Funny, touching, emotional.

Congratulations to everyone involved!

What an amazing performance! This dynamic duo manage to dazzle you with their high energy, comedic timing and commentary on life as a queer person in education. Couldn’t recommend enough, congrats on the extended dates! Do yourself a favour and give into the blood and body of christ. Amen.

What a brilliant show - we were laughing and crying all at the same time. A real show with heart and wonderful talent and fantastic direction. A MUST SEE!

This was the best thing we saw at Fringe this weekend. Ned, Will and the entire company should be commended for creating such a clever and moving play. The acting and writing are first class and the show is hilarious, moving and thought-provoking. Go and see it while you can! *****

This is a gem. Funny, touching and so believable. Ned (who also wrote it) portrays the strength, courage and vulnerability of his character brilliantly. Will plays a range of characters beautifully. I came away deeply moved.

Not surprised that this play is extending its run at the Fringe. It's very funny and yet has moments of pain and tenderness. The two actors are attractive and show off an impressive array of characterisations. As a former grammar school boy there was a lot that I could relate to. Get yourself down to Just the Tonic at the Caves for this one, you won't be disappointed.

Saw this today and really loved it- very funny, great performances and a really good storyline. The characters are brilliantly created and the story flows really well, with the two actors playing so many characters between them. It's very funny and also a bit heartbreaking at times, one to catch in its final few days!

Now how often does one go to see a play at the fringe - I'm a devout regular - and be instantly transported to one's childhood? Now a theatre critic, as a lad I attended weekly boarding in Kent, and I have to say, this hits the nail on the head! Five stars to Will and Ned - their performances had me belly-laughing from the get go, but perhaps with a tear behind the smile. I could not recommend this more than Adequate Abridgement enough - please go see!

An outstanding piece of writing, flawlessly executed by a highly talented company. - loved it!

This is a wonderful show. I laughed and cried - a testament to the writing and performances . Both actors are incredibly talented and charismatic . Great production and direction too . What a team! Highly recommmended.

Just fabulous. Wonderful performances from Ned & Will ( with his many faces ) in this funny and touching show set in a boys’ boarding school. A must see!

Hilariously accurate portrayal of Boarding School life that that this former boarder almost laughing his way into a heart attack. 10/10

This show is INCREDIBLE! It had me laughing from the start, and drew me in with the serious tones. Both of the actors are stupidly talented, with a huge shout out to Will for the multi rolling. This deserves all the greatest reviews, and you need to see it ASAP

This is simply a perfect play. It is both hilarious and heartbreaking. The writing is truly beautiful and the two actors are mesmerising. This play must MUST be added to everyone’s ‘must see’ list !!

10/10 for creativity, performance and all around well entertaining show. Both of the characters were professional and full of well produced jokes and notes which kept us all with lots of laughter. The characterisation was fantastic. We truly enjoyed this show and best way to start our fridge experience. It’s worth seeing this show and we fully recommend it as a MUST SEEN show at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024

What an astounding show! Will and Ned put in a captivating performance. They were hilarious, entertaining and so engaging. Could not recommend the show enough. 5 Stars.

A gut-punching, deftly handled, hilarious show. Expertly crafted from the intimacy to the scene changes. Adored it from start to finish!

Was an incredible introduction to our Fringe this year! An hour of vulnerability and homosexuality is just what I needed! It’s definitely worth the watch! Xx

at times funny, and at times certainly moving, but very well performed by both actors. a simple staging brought to life by very good acting. a few songs by Britney made it even better. well worth it!

A beautiful coming of age story without any of that maudlin yearning or 2007 #KillYourGays drama. Just sweet, honest, schoolboy tale. Exceptional, subtle character work and brilliant use of the space

Such a well crafted show! Walford’s transitions between characters was effortless and the writing and performance by Ned Blackburn was so well crafted and nuanced. The relationship and dynamic between the two was wonderful. Thoroughly enjoyable!

Really great story, deftly and inticingly performed. Wonderful way to start the day.