This year’s Edinburgh Fringe has drawn to a close. Well done to both Eva O’Connor and Joe Sellman-Leava for their successful runs!
Here are some of the amazing reviews their shows received:
For Dolores by Eva O’Connor
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “the writing is glinting and witty, full of sharp-toothed lines and moments of iridescent beauty”
– The Stage
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “sharp, engaging and devastating – it is undoubtably a highlight of Fringe 2026” – Theatre & Tonic
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Utterly captivating… a remarkable piece of theatre.” – Broadway World
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A triumph of storytelling… electrifying… brilliant.” – Corr Blimey
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Fishamble has created a monumental show… superb production… absolutely gripping stuff.”
– The Wee Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Excellent new play… masterfully directed… raw, hilarious and heartbreaking… it’s sublime.”
– Lisa in the Theatre
Copycat by Joe Sellman-Leava
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “another tour-de-force of Joe Sellman-Leava and one of those food-for-thought shows that will have you thinking for weeks to come.” – Starburst Magazine
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “an ambitious piece of theatre that brilliantly blends personal storytelling with one of the great questions of our age.” – A Young(ish) Perspective
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Sellman-Leava’s work is rich in research, and the former class clown has done his homework here.” – Read About Stuff
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Joe Sellman-Leava has a facility with voices. He’s good at impressions. Really good… But this show isn’t just a showcase for this skill, impressive though it is, rather a reflection on what it means to imitate.”
– The Stage
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A playful, politically-charged investigation into AI, art and fascism.” – The List
It’s The Economy, Stupid! by Joe Sellman-Leava, which returned to Edinburgh after sold-out runs in 2024 and 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “still a brilliant show still very relevant” – Theatre & Tonic
