The Future Looks Bright
Nok Nok! with Büke Erkoç (Türkiye/UK) • Professional company
Google Nok Nok! with Büke Erkoç (Türkiye/UK)The Future Looks Bright
By Nok Nok! with Büke Erkoç (Türkiye/UK) • Professional company
Google Nok Nok! with Büke Erkoç (Türkiye/UK)About the show
The Future Looks Bright is a 55-minute drama and object theatre show at studio, performed by Büke Erkoç via Nok Nok! (Türkiye/UK). Büke Erkoç plays a young immigrant woman caught in the currents of history, grappling with choices that define her existence. A shape-shifting single suitcase transforms into a high-rise building, a bed, a consulate kiosk and a coffin as this visually striking piece brings to life a story of exile, memory and resistance. Devised from Turkish writer Şebnem Işigüzel's novel Hanene Ay Doğacak. Tickets from £9, suitable for ages 14 and above.
Why see this show?
A single suitcase becomes an entire world in this visually striking object theatre piece about exile and resistance. Drawn from a Turkish novel, it is a quietly inventive 55 minutes that earns its emotional weight through movement and image.
£9 (5)
Monday 18 - Sunday 24 August 2025
All performances at 14:30
7 performances
55 mins
1 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Future Looks Bright about?
Büke Erkoç plays a young immigrant woman grappling with choices that define her existence, in a story of exile, memory and resistance devised from Şebnem Işigüzel's novel Hanene Ay Doğacak.
What makes the staging distinctive?
A shape-shifting single suitcase transforms into a high-rise building, a bed, a consulate kiosk and a coffin throughout the performance.
How long is the show?
The show runs for 55 minutes.
Where is it performed?
It is performed at studio as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
How much are tickets?
Tickets start at £9, with a concession price of £5.
Are there any content warnings?
The show contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, including violent themes and suicide. Suitable for ages 14 and above.
About This Theatre Production
The Future Looks Bright is a theatre performance at studio during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 55 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: studio
studio 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: £9 - £13
Age Guidance: 14+
Content Warnings: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, More information Violent themes, Suicide
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.The Future Looks Bright represents the theatrical innovation that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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