The Stage: best theatre shows to see at Edinburgh Fringe 2026

Eva O’Connor’snew play For Dolores has been selected by The Stage as one of the theatre shows they are most looking forward to at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.

“Innovative Irish theatre company Fishamble returns to the fringe with a gripping two-hander written by Filipa Bragança award-winning playwright and performer Eva O’Connor… It’s a play about the complicated nature of friendship, the impact of motherhood and how we come to accept our past mistakes.” – Arusa Qureshi, The Stage

For Dolores opened last night in Limerick, and will be performed in Galway and Dublin before transferring to Edinburgh.

It is on at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh from 6th – 30th August at various times. Tickets are available now on the Traverse website.