The Long Run
Theatre (comedy, storytelling)
-
Venue 33Pleasance Courtyard - Beneath
- 14:20
- Aug 25
- 1 hour
- Country: United Kingdom - England
- Group: Grace Dickson Productions and New Diorama Theatre
- Warnings and additional info: This show contains distressing and potentially triggering themes and strong language.
- Accessibility: May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
- Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
- Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Description
A joyful, captivating comedy about love, cancer and running for a really long time. When Katie's mum is diagnosed with cancer, her life grinds to a stop. But when she meets an elderly man in the radiotherapy waiting room corridor - everything changes. Created by multi award-winning writer-performer Katie Arnstein (Sexy Lamp, Sticky Door, Wolverine Woman) and directed by New Diorama's Artistic Director Bec Martin, The Long Run is a tender, emotionally rich - and frequently hilarious - story about human connection, cancer diagnosis and long-distance running. Nominated for an Offie for Best Performance Piece 2023.Please note that while all media gallery content is provided by verified members of the event, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society does not review or approve this content before it is posted. Reports of inappropriate content or copyright infringement can be directed to [email protected].
General venue access
- Accessible entry: Queue in cobbled courtyard. Access to space via locked lift, please notify venue ahead of your visit if you require use of the lift and ask at Info Shed upon arrival for access. Lift dimensions are 1200mm x 1200mm, max. weight 500kg. Performance Space is on the Lower Ground Floor with 5 steps down a permanent stone staircase with handrails.
- Stairs: 2 - 5
Wheelchair access type: Building Lift
Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info
How and when to make an access booking
- Phone: +44 (0)131 226 0002
- Email: [email protected]
- Textphone: +44 (0)7860 018 299
- Find out more about access at the Fringe.
Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:
- Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
- Requires extra assistance when at a venue
- Has specific seating requirements
- Is a wheelchair user
- Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance
F 73 days ago
Stunning show, full of humour and reflection on the importance of community. A very human story and the authenticity shone through the writing. I hope this show can be shared more widely - could be a lovely book or film. There was a standing ovation at the performance I went to and it was fully deserved!!
George 77 days ago
A fringe show that actually deserves 5 stars. I could not fault a single element about it. From the story, its structure, the characters, the meaning. Top of my fringe experience, for sure.
Sara Shiner 77 days ago
Thought it was an amazing production and performance and would highly HIGHLY recommend it
Esther Fowler 78 days ago
Would highly recommend this cleverly written, engaging and heart felt show.
Alice 80 days ago
An absolutely beautiful show, hugely emotional and deeply human as well as being very funny at points. The show is skilfully written and performed with a lovely lightness of touch. It will probably make you cry a lot, but in a very good way.
Alison 85 days ago
Katie Arnstein has the talent to make you laugh and cry in just the right amount as she tells the story of her mother’s diagnosis and treatment for cancer. Super production and performance. Don’t miss it.
Rona 85 days ago
I loved Katie Arnstein’s previous show “Sticky Door” and was even more impressed by The Long Run. She is warm, funny and so competent that despite the painful content of the show you feel in safe hands. There are multiple gut punches but balanced by so many funny moments the painful ones feel bearable. There was an instant standing ovation at the end of the performance I went to which was well deserved. My stand out best show this Fringe.
S 85 days ago
Best show I’ve seen at the Fringe so far!! A must see for anybody! Breathtakingly beautiful.
Mark 88 days ago
Great show which got a well deserved standing ovation. A funny life affirming show which touches your heart. If you’re thinking of going, it will be one of your fringe highlights.
s brown 89 days ago
An uplifting play. Don't be put off by the subject matter. The performer is very engaging and the story if funny as well as uplifting. A cleverly written play well worth watching.
Heather 91 days ago
Fear not, whilst the big C is not generally a cheery subject, this two hander show offers an energetic, heartfelt and rather charming performance. A life affirming hour that will leave you smiling.
Participants - for further details on our audience and published review policies, including how to add or opt out of reviews, please click here.
There are no professional reviews for this show.
Participants - for further details on our audience and published review policies, including how to add or opt out of reviews, please click here.
Participants - for further details on our audience and published review policies, including how to add or opt out of reviews, please click here.