Manic Street Creature

Manic Street Creature

Maimuna Memon with Rachel Barnes and Harley JohnstonProfessional company

Love, lust and late nights collide in a musical rollercoaster, taking the audience through the euphoria and distress of two people dealing with their own and each other’s mental health. Ria is working with her band to complete a new album, charting the rise and fall of a recent relationship. But the more Ria progresses, the more she’s drawn back into her troubled past, until we aren't sure where memory ends and reality begins. Olivier award-winning Maimuna Memon brings her critically acclaimed show back to Edinburgh, stripped back and for one night only.

About Maimuna Memon with Rachel Barnes and Harley Johnston

Manic Street Creature is a 65-minute musical theatre piece by Maimuna Memon with Rachel Barnes and Harley Johnston, performed at Shedinburgh Fringe Festival. The show follows Ria, a musician working with her band to complete a new album that charts the rise and fall of a recent relationship. As Ria progresses, she is drawn back into her troubled past until the line between memory and reality dissolves. The piece takes the audience through the euphoria and distress of two people navigating their own and each other's mental health. It contains suicidal references, mental health references and swearing.

Why see this show?

An intimate, stripped-back return to Edinburgh for a show that blends live music with deeply personal storytelling about love and mental health. At 65 minutes and £12, Manic Street Creature is a rare chance to see a high-quality musical piece in an unconventional setting — for one night only.

Event Details

Saturday 16 August 2025

All performances at 20:00

65 minutes

1 performers

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025

Ticket Price

£12

Additional Information

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the show?

The show runs for 65 minutes.

What is the ticket price?

Tickets cost £12.

What is the age guidance?

The show is suitable for ages 16 and over.

Where is it performed?

The show takes place at Shedinburgh Fringe Festival.

Does the show have content warnings?

Yes — the show contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, including suicidal references, mental health references and swearing.

Is this a one-off performance?

Yes — the show is described as being for one night only.

About This Theatre Production

Manic Street Creature is a theatre performance at Shedinburgh Fringe Festival during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 65 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, More information Suicidal references, mental health references and 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.Manic Street Creature represents the theatrical innovation that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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