Heads Up
Kieran Hurley presented by Disaster Plan • Professional company
About the show
Heads Up is a 60-minute theatre piece by Kieran Hurley, presented by Disaster Plan at Shedinburgh Fringe Festival as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. A stripped-back version presented especially for Shedinburgh, the play weaves together the lives of a teenage girl boiling with rage in a toilet cubicle, a finance worker preaching doom in a train station, an absurd coke-addled celebrity racing through town and a paranoid stoner staring at TV news. In a single moment, all their worlds will end. The play asks: what would we do at the end of our world? Suitable for ages 16 and over.
Why see this show?
A stripped-back version of the play written for a specific venue gives it a particular energy. The interlocking portraits of a city in crisis have an urgent, accumulative quality — small lives caught at a moment of collective collapse.
Saturday 2 August 2025
All performances at 20:00
60 minutes
1 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
£12
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the show?
The show runs for 60 minutes.
What is the age guidance?
This show is suitable for audiences aged 16 and over.
How much do tickets cost?
Tickets are £12.
Where is the show performed?
The show is performed at Shedinburgh Fringe Festival as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
What content warnings apply?
The show contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, scenes of a sexual nature, scenes of sexual violence, scenes of violence and strong language/swearing.
Is this a new production?
It is a stripped-back version of the play presented especially for Shedinburgh, featuring interlocking stories of city life at a moment of collective destruction.
About This Theatre Production
Heads Up is a theatre performance at Shedinburgh Fringe Festival during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 60 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.
Experience compelling storytelling brought to life by talented performers. Theatre at Edinburgh ranges from intimate black box productions to grand stage spectacles.
Venue: Shedinburgh Fringe Festival
Shedinburgh Fringe Festival 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.
Tips for Attending
- •Check for trigger warnings if sensitive to certain topics
- •Most Fringe theatre runs without interval
- •Latecomers may not be admitted
- •Consider matinee performances for a relaxed experience
Booking Information
Ticket Prices: From £12
Age Guidance: 16+
Content Warnings: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of sexual violence, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing
Book early to avoid disappointment. Popular shows sell out quickly during Edinburgh Festival.
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.Heads Up represents the theatrical innovation that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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