Been There, Done That, Got the Symptoms!

Been There, Done That, Got the Symptoms!

Parky PlayersSemi-professional company

45 minutesSpace 2
Parky Players founded in 2020, first performing at the Edinburgh Fringe 2022. Since then, they’ve won the 2023 World Parkinson’s Congress song competition, performing their song in Barcelona to 2000 people. In 2024 they wrote, performed and toured a new comedy sketch show, Shaken Not Stirred, culminating in six days at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024. This is a chance to hear their inspirational story through an introduction by Parky Player co-founder Janet Shipton, followed by a screening of the documentary by award-winning filmmaker Dave MacFarlane, and finally a Q&A session with cast members.

About the show

Been There, Done That, Got the Symptoms! is an event by Parky Players at Space 2, bringing together an introduction from co-founder Janet Shipton, a documentary screening and a Q&A session with cast members. Parky Players was founded in 2020 and first performed at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2022. Since then the group won the 2023 World Parkinson's Congress song competition, performing their song in Barcelona to 2000 people. In 2024 they wrote, performed and toured a new comedy sketch show, Shaken Not Stirred, culminating in six days at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024.

Why see this show?

The Parky Players tell a genuinely inspiring story — a group formed around a shared diagnosis that has gone on to perform across the world. The combination of documentary, personal introduction and live Q&A makes this a warm and unusually direct encounter with a remarkable group.

Event Details

Monday 11 - Saturday 16 August 2025

All performances at 14:25

6 performances

45 minutes

Space 2

80 High Street

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8 performers

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025

Ticket Price

£6 (4)

Additional Information

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the event?

The event runs for 45 minutes.

Where is it held?

The event takes place at Space 2.

What are the ticket prices?

Tickets are £6 (4).

Is there an age restriction?

The event is suitable for ages 12 and over.

What format does the event take?

The event includes an introduction by Parky Players co-founder Janet Shipton, a screening of a documentary, and a Q&A session with cast members.

Are there any content warnings?

No content warnings are listed for this event.

About This Performance

Been There, Done That, Got the Symptoms! is a spoken word performance at Space 2 during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 45 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.

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Venue: Space 2

Space 2 is one of Edinburgh's Festival venues, hosting a variety of performances throughout August. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of other Festival locations.

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Booking Information

Ticket Prices: From £6

Age Guidance: 12+

Content Warnings: None

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Part of Edinburgh Festival 2025

Edinburgh Festival transforms Scotland's capital into the world's leading cultural destination every August. With thousands of performances across hundreds of venues, the festival offers unparalleled choice for culture lovers.Been There, Done That, Got the Symptoms! represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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