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The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary

"The incredible story of former UVF member David Ervine, a major participant in the talks that led to the Good Friday Agreement."One Ulster loyalist’s remarkable story.Green Shoot Productions presents The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary, a powerful one-man drama about the life, language and legacy of David Ervine.Written by Robert Niblock with Martin Lynch and Matthew McElhinney, the play looks beyond the headlines to reveal the human story behind Ervine’s transformation. It explores how conflict, years in prison, education, conviction and language shaped a life, and how one man’s thinking developed during a period of profound political and social change.Known for his sharp mind, political courage and remarkable command of of the English language, Ervine became one of the most distinctive voices of Ulster loyalism in the Northern Ireland peace process. His reputation for using “big words” in television interviews gives the play its striking title, but the story reaches far beyond one public figure.Loaded with Belfast humour, moving and politically charged, The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary explores identity, class, family, conflict and the possibility of change. For Dublin audiences, it offers a distinctive Northern Irish Protestant perspective on a period of history that reshaped relationships and politics across the island, while remaining first and foremost a human story. ****“Beautifully written… superbly acted by Paul Garrett.” — David Roy, Irish News ****“This theatrical tribute does him justice.” — Jane Hardy, Belfast Times Age Suitability: 14+ Warnings: Contains strong language WRITTEN BY Robert Niblock, Martin Lynch & Matthew McElhinney DIRECTED BY Matthew McElhinney LIGHTING DESIGN BY Conleth White SET & COSTUME DESIGN BY David Craig SOUND DESIGN BY Aaron Ross CAST Paul Garrett TICKETS €25 | €21 GROUP RATE - one complimentary ticket for every 10 tickets booked RUNNING TIME 2 hrs incl 15 min interval ABOUT THE COMPANY Green Shoot Productions was founded by leading playwright, Martin Lynch 25 years ago and is recognised as one of the leading companies in N. Ireland. We are a Belfast-based professional theatre company dedicated to commissioning and producing new writing for the stage to a high professional standard. The company creates socially, politically and culturally relevant theatre rooted in Northern Ireland, with a particular commitment to working-class and marginalised voices. Community engagement is central to its work, alongside professional production, touring and partnerships that help attract new audiences and create routes into theatre for people who may not ordinarily feel invited into arts spaces. The Company has toured internationally with Fly Me To The Moon by Marie Jones (Irish Tour, New York), Chronicles Of Long Kesh by Martin Lynch (Ediniburgh Fringe, Sydney, Australia), In The Name Of The Son by Richard O’Rawe (Grand Opera House, Belfast, New Zealand Arts Festival, San Francisco Arts Festival).

Smock Alley Theatre, 1662 • 13 Oct 2026 - 24 Oct 2026

Texas Annie: The Legend of the Moan Ranger

Follow the campy, musical adventures of a renegade sex toy dealer in Texas when sex toys are declared illegal. When her granny’s sex toy shop is raided, Annie's forced to transform from a shy shop girl into a mustachioed fugitive in disguise. Guided by the disembodied voice of her granny’s girlfriend – now inhabiting one of the illegal sex toys – Annie’s journey takes a turn when she inadvertently kidnaps the governor’s daughter. Together, they embark on a wild ride of discovery and unexpected romance, delivering sex toys to those in need.

theSpace on the Mile • 7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Biscuit Barrel: The 69-Sketch Show

69 sketches in an hour! 'Sketch perfection' ****½ (TheReviewsHub.com). Fresh off Hollywood Fringe, Biscuit Barrel return for their seventh Edinburgh run with more slapstick, songs, wordplay, biscuits and even beatboxing. 'Non-stop laughs. A wee masterpiece' ***** (TheMumble.uk). 'This show fires on all cylinders. Phenomenally talented troupe' **** (Edinburgh-Reviews.co.uk). 'An excellent comedy show' **** (BroadwayBaby,com). As seen at Hollywood Fringe, Brighton Fringe, Leicester Comedy Festival, BBC Scotland and BBC Radio Bristol.

Gilded Balloon Teviot • 5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Stageflight

Everybody Sing return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with Stageflight, a high-energy musical theatre showcase that takes audiences on a journey around the globe. Fasten your seatbelts and prepare for take-off as performers jet between destinations, celebrating a wide variety of musicals inspired by places around the world. Featuring songs from much-loved classic musicals through to contemporary favourites, Stageflight is packed with bold choreography, powerful vocals and plenty of fun. From toe-tapping ensemble numbers to soaring solo moments, this lively production offers something for every musical theatre fan, delivering escapism, energy and a true celebration of the stage.

theSpace on the Mile • 17 Aug 2026 - 19 Aug 2026

Aoife Dunne: Good Grief

After selling out her Edinburgh Fringe run and theatres across Ireland and the UK in 2025, Aoife Dunne returns with her acclaimed debut Good Grief. As one of the most exciting new voices in Irish comedy, Dunne mixes stand-up, theatrical storytelling and moments of profound emotional truth in this unmissable show. Good Grief has been praised by audiences and critics alike for its warmth, humour and knockout performance. 'Hilarious... her command of the stage is absolute' **** (Chortle.co.uk). A comedy show like no other, that will make you laugh, cry and leave feeling joyfully alive.

Gilded Balloon Teviot • 7 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2026

Charlene Kaye: Diversity Shredder

Welcome to the unhinged, razor-sharp, fluorescent universe of Charlene Kaye: guitar god, internet legend and 'breakout comedy star' (Rolling Stone). This Fringe, she will debut her brand-new show: Diversity Shredder! A madcap tour of Charlene's experience as an Asian woman guitar shredder – from trolling men in Guitar Center, to standing behind white pop stars just to get that bag, to starting endless all-girl cover bands like Guns N' Hoses and Labiahead. Being an Asian female guitar shredder is fun if you're a menace.

Gilded Balloon Teviot • 5 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Primary School Bangers

Viral sensation and Britain's favourite teacher James B Partridge is heading back on the road in 2026 and following extraordinary demand, he's bringing the Primary School Bangers back for an encore at Edinburgh Fringe! Beginning as playful performances for his pupils, the show has grown into a genuine national phenomenon. From viral online fame to a field-closing Glastonbury set (featured on BBC festival highlights) James has become the UK's most beloved musical nostalgia act. This is more than a tour, it's a collective singalong, decades in the making!

Gilded Balloon Teviot • 5 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2026

Not Another Quiz Night

The critically acclaimed, sell out, unmissable late-night hit is back, bigger than ever! Join Jake Bhardwaj and "celebrity" guests for the most chaotic, high-energy quiz show in town. Expect music, comedy, interactive bonus rounds and surprise appearances. 'I can confidently say this is the best show I've seen' ***** (GetYourCoatsOn.com). 'You leave feeling like you have just been at the greatest... late-night party' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Breathless, non-stop fun' ***** (Ralph Magazine). 'One of the most entertaining and mad things I've seen' (Joe Lycett). 'One of those rare shows that makes controlled chaos look effortless' (Jordan Gray).

Gilded Balloon Teviot • 5 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Friendliest

Drew Lausch grew up gay in Fargo, North Dakota. So he did what any emotionally stable teenager would do: invented the world's first gay superhero. Years later, he's still trying to save himself. Friendliest is a dark, funny and quietly devastating solo show about first love, small-town repression and the creative impulse to rewrite your own origin story. Blending biting stand-up with raw storytelling, Drew unpacks the boy he hurt, the hero he built, and the mess in between. It's sharp, intimate and occasionally feral. Written and performed by Drew Lausch. Directed by Jenny Leon.

Gilded Balloon Teviot • 5 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Gregor Fisher: An (Early) Evening With Gregor Fisher

Join the Scottish stage and screen legend for a laughter-filled hour in conversation, as he shares stories and anecdotes from his life and career, which has seen him bring iconic characters to life in such classic titles as the multi BAFTA award-winning Rab C Nesbitt (BBC Two), Naked Video (BBC Two), The Baldy Man (ITV), Love Actually, and most recently BBC One's hit sitcom Only Child. The show promises plenty of laughs, a few surprises and a bit of honesty about the daft and wonderful journey Gregor's had over the decades.

Gilded Balloon Teviot • 15 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Max Fulham's Monkey Business

Join Max, his sidekick Gordon the Monkey, and a gaggle of puppet friends as they get down to the seriously silly business of making big laughs for the whole family. Expect sketches, slapstick and a briefcase full of nonsense. With years of family comedy experience under his belt, come along as Max brings his family-friendly show to the Fringe for the very first time! ***** (ThreeWeeks). **** (EdFestMag.com). **** (TheWeeReview.com). **** (TheTheatreReviewer.com). **** (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk). **** (OnTheMic.co.uk).

Gilded Balloon Teviot • 5 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2026

Rich Hall: Chin Music

Chin Music has two meanings: one is idle talk, the other is a brushback throw in baseball or cricket to intimidate the batter. Both describe Rich Hall's comedy. Idle but intimidating. Sharp, quick, splenetic and sublimely improvisational. If you've never seen him, you need to hustle down and grab a seat because he never disappoints. Ever. 'Blissfully funny' (Guardian).

Gilded Balloon Teviot • 17 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026