Doped

Theatre (comedy, drama)

  • Hill Street Theatre - Alba Theatre
  • 18:50
  • Aug 25
  • 55 minutes
  • Suitability: 12+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - Scotland
  • Group: Reconnect Theatres
  • Warnings and additional info: Strong language/swearing, Contains casual drug and alcohol use.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 1 year

Description

Stoners. Lazy, irresponsible paranoid wasters. Or are they? Perhaps deep inside the stoner flats of Glasgow, three men have the answers to life's greatest questions. Perhaps in this temple of debauchery lies something more holy and transcendent than you can possibly imagine. Perhaps the truth of the corruption of our society is only one psychedelic away from being in your fingertips. "They" are out to get us. "They" control every aspect of our existence. "They" are coming for us one by one. Who are they? Come inside and see the truth...

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: There are four flights of stairs into the venue.
  • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

  • Stairs: 20+
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Jade Campbell 54 days ago

Great show! Well written, funny and engaging. We really enjoyed it, laughed a lot, didn’t expect the ending. I would recommend it and there is one show left!

Gareth Maker 54 days ago

Excellent. Great writing, professionally delivered!

Derek 56 days ago

Doped is a Scottish comedy with a dark edge to it. Brilliantly scripted and performed exceptionally by the cast in a great little venue. Highly recommended that you see this play.

Haze 56 days ago

Absolutely loved it, really really funny. Surreal Scottish stoner humour, with some darker moments. "I don't get guide dugs. Who picks up a guide dug's sh*te?".

Darren Taylor 56 days ago

Absolutely brilliant, hard hitting show. Hilarious and first class acting from all three performers. I’d highly recommend it

Isla Fairfield 57 days ago

Cheers guys, I now can skip the gym (gime?) this week as I laughed so much I’ve surely gained a six pack! The on stage chemistry these three actors have is genuinely outstanding. Great story, hilarious Scottish humour. I have the attention span on a goldfish but this lot had me engaged all the way to the end. Get tickets and get Doped!

Hannah Whitley 59 days ago

I will be recommending this show to everyone I meet, absolutely hilarious from start to finish. My stomach actually started to hurt half way through because I was laughing that much. Left the venue with tear tracks and a new outlook on life. Swear to god this is the best show at the fringe! Book your tickets! You won’t regret it :))))

Aimee Goodship 59 days ago

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely HOWLING!! Fantastic script packed with wit, grit and occasional spit. Stand-out performances from all three actors, who will have you creased one minute and deeply moved the next. MUST SEE!!! Up the FUDS.

Danielle Stewart 59 days ago

Laugh out loud fantastic fly on the wall comedy 3 stars of the future give it their all. A show not to be missed. Well done on the script I’m sure it will become a must see year after year at the fringe.

NICOLE SUREDA FINDON 59 days ago

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ funny and hard hitting. The guys do an amazing job of this new play, especially with it only being them on the stage and how exposed that can make you feel. It’s lighthearted at points, darker in others but you can tell the actors just love what they are doing. Go see it whilst you still can!

Morgan Smith 60 days ago

Absolutely brilliant show. I was laughing out loud the entire time. Clever script delivered by 3 quality actors delivering 3 characters who are very relatable in Scottish culture. Highly recommend if you're looking for some pure Scottish humour with depth and emotion throughout. You cannot miss this one!

bonnie sanderson 60 days ago

Absolutely brilliant show! Did not stop laughing!! So so very scottish with raw performances that left me wanting more. I could watch these characters interact for hours - brilliant stuff. Reccommend to anyone and everyone! 5 STARS⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Surayya Halliday 60 days ago

Absolutely hilarious, so many subtitles throughout that made me crease and ugly laugh, so glad I didn’t miss this and I’d recommend anyone thinking of booking DO IT you won’t be disappointed, honestly didn’t want it to end

Jean Yves 60 days ago

Amazing show, really enjoyed it! The actors managed to paint three relatable and thought provoking characters, with depth and humor, in this well written production! Go and see it!!!

Courtney Leitch 61 days ago

Had my first experience at Edinburgh Fringe yesterday, whole day was amazing but holy moly what a way to cap it off going to see Doped! The 3 stars were absolutely amazing actors to the point after 10 minutes of the show I was convinced I know these characters

Stewart Cormack 62 days ago

Spontaneously bought tickets for this show and we were not disappointed, excellent wee show that was delivered extremely well. A little bit of a rollercoaster of emotions, very funny. Highly recommend.

Dawn 67 days ago

Yes this has a rather raw and hard hitting content, and probably ‘not my thing’, but goodness they had me converted within the first 5 minutes. The humour they injected into the storyline was clever and at the end I found myself questioning how I could have such a soft spot for a dope head who sat in a camping chair wearing a variety of bucket hats. But…that’s the fringe for you.
A great show, well worth the extra 10 minute walk to the slightly out of the way venue. You won’t regret it.

Daniel Robertson 67 days ago

An absolute joy from start to finish! One of if not the funniest shows I've ever seen and is a must-see this year! 5 stars!

Joseph Coyle 67 days ago

This show was incredible from start to finish! The characters are all hilarious and played to absolute perfection by the 3 talented actors. At one point my cheeks started to hurt because I was laughing too much! This is not a show you want to miss this fringe!

Jorgie Buchan 68 days ago

Doped was hilariously sharp from start to finish, from the impeccable timing, acting and precision, the time flew by. It was full to the brim with scottish patter and the actors did an amazing job of bringing these characters to life. It also had a very topical theme and you came away thinking about it after it had finished. Such a fab show with exceptional and dynamic energy from all three actors.

Monica Echevarria 68 days ago

5 stars and that’s not even enough for this show!!!

Stellar performances from start to end paired with an incredibly well written and paced script that had the whole room laughing for the whole show.

The ability this show had to also weave in the themes of friendship, honesty, and loyalty without ever losing its comedic edge was incredible.

Overall it’s a must-watch!!!! A show that will make you laugh, think, and leave you with a real appreciation of how important real connections and honesty is!!!

Jade Henderson 68 days ago

An absolutely brilliant performance. Clean script, clean acting, unreal story telling. Keep going boys, yous are going places.

Lukas 69 days ago

Decent show but don't go if you have tight plans afterwards. It overruns massively, almost 20min in our case.

Dan Hinton 69 days ago

Absolute 5 star performance from all of the cast. The acting is just as brilliant as the script, mixing a nostalgic feel of Scottish classics with a new age feeling of a great new show. Trainspotting meets Spaced, fantastic stuff, 10/10, 5/5 and so on

David Lister 70 days ago

5 STARS

This is a must see show for anyone at this years fringe! Amazing performances from everyone in the cast. We were laughing from start to finish!

Zoe Brown 70 days ago

5 STARS
Would recommend this show to anyone who made eye contact. Deserves endless praise and sold out seats. Hilarious writing paired with incredible acting from beginning to end. Would (and will) pay to see again.

Benjamin Meacher 71 days ago

Stellar performances from a troupe of three gifted actors who have used a meticulously layered script to create polarised characters for a moving, haunting and dead funny essential piece of Fringe viewing.
Could not recommend more.
Five Stars

Mollie Reading 71 days ago

5 STARS!!!
Such an amazing show, hilarious with a poignant ending! Everything from the acting to the writing was incredible! Couldn’t recommend enough

Andrew F 72 days ago

Fabulous and funny new play that takes you into the front room of a flat where three young alienated men spend too much time online, and on drugs. Sharp writing and strong performances bring out their struggle to change the world and beat the 'man'. Thought-provoking and entertaining. The best thing I've seen at the Fringe!

Margaret Gray 72 days ago

A hilarious yet thought provoking show. Laughs from start to finish but also touching performances covering both loyalty and deception among friends. The cast were amazing and will definitely see this show again before the fringe ends.

Madeleine Ellis 73 days ago

Absolutely fantastic show!
Definitely one of the best I’ve seen at the fringe so far. As well as being super funny there were some deeper moments that brought you back to the story! All the actors were fantastic and super engaging with on point comedic timing!
Fantastic writing, amazing performances, funny as hell!
Definitely recommend! 5

Sorcha 73 days ago

I loved this show - it was genuinely funny, the characters felt very real, and while riotously funny for most of the hour, it is ultimately a moving story.

Amy Dallas 73 days ago

The funniest show I have seen at the Fringe in a while. Laugh out loud comedy with a more serious undercurrent that hits you in the gut just at the right moment. The performance are incredible, aided by a fantastically dry witty script. Fast, funny and thought provoking, a must see!

Shirley Haldane 74 days ago

Trainspotting meets The Young Ones!
Covers drink, drugs, friendship and loyalty.
Lots of laughs.
Excellent show!
Well written with a great cast.
One definitely worth going to see.

Zander Bell 75 days ago

DOPED
Absolutely brilliant
What more can you ask from a 55 minute show
It was like i was actually standing outside an average household in glasgow where everybody is sharing there thoughts on whats going on in the world we live in !
Written brilliantly and performed skillfully and never a moment where you were not laughing
A definite must see
I am not a regular theatre goer but i can see me maybe going back again to just see that show again excellent performance

Lisa Cowan 76 days ago

'Doped' is a fresh slice of Scottish life that hits hard and keeps you laughing non-stop. On its opening night it gained a 5* review from North West End UK. The play dives deep into the highs and lows of stoner culture, unearthing humour and heartache in equal measure. The trio of characters are brilliantly cast, each bringing their own chaos and charm to the stage.

The writing is sharp and edgy, capturing the essence of the characters and their world with wit and authenticity. It's fast-paced, and the laughs are relentless, but there's a raw, poignant edge as the flawed friendship unravels. It's a wild ride from start to finish – thoughtful and downright hilarious. If you're into gritty, smart comedy, 'Doped' is a must-see.

Laura Johnston 76 days ago

Loved this show! Cast were all exceptionally talented, as was really highlighted in their comedic timing. I was laughing the whole way through and highly recommend if you want to see a show that will keep you entertained the whole way throughout!

Christine Biggar 76 days ago

Great. Really enjoyed the performance. Funny, sad and made you think. Recommend seeing it.

Robbie McHardy-Reid 76 days ago

Fantastic show from start to finish! Gave me a lot of laughs and the cast were fantastic, highly recommend this show to everyone!


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Broadway Baby (4/5 stars) 71 days ago

Fascinating and delightfully crazy

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North West End UK (5/5 stars) 74 days ago

Doped is one to see.

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