Blackjack! (and other ways to get lucky) in Your Parents' Basement
Theatre
Dark comedy
Solo show

Blackjack! (and other ways to get lucky) in Your Parents' Basement

Tom Stilwell • Semi-professional company

55 minutes•Pickle Studio
Learn how to beat the house... in the house! All it takes is basic strategy, a little luck and three easy payments of $7.77. Come hear how to beat the odds from the biggest beater himself. With teaser lessons, call-ins and a story of fortune in the unlikeliest place, you’ll be glad you risked it on this show. And who knows – maybe a lifetime in the red will be worth it. A darkly comic solo show about luck, delusion and the stories we tell ourselves to keep playing.

About Tom Stilwell

A darkly comic solo show about luck, delusion and the stories people tell themselves to keep playing. Tom Stilwell performs at Pickle Studio, promising teaser lessons on basic strategy, call-ins and a story of fortune found in the unlikeliest of places. The show explores what it means to keep going when the odds are stacked against you. It runs for 55 minutes, with age guidance of 16 and over. Content warnings include distressing themes, strong language and depictions of alcohol and drug use.

Why see this show?

A solo show with a sharp comic angle on self-deception and risk-taking. If dark comedy with a bit of gambler's logic appeals to you, this intimate show at Pickle Studio offers an offbeat hour.

Event Details

Friday 7 - Saturday 15 August 2026

All performances at 16:00

9 performances

55 minutes

Pickle Studio

322 Lawnmarket

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1 performers

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026

Ticket Price

£7

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Additional Information

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the show?

The show runs for 55 minutes.

Where is it performed?

At Pickle Studio, Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

What is the age guidance?

Suitable for ages 16 and over.

How much are tickets?

Tickets are £7.

Are there content warnings?

Yes — the show contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, strong language, and depictions of alcohol and drug use.

About This Theatre Production

Blackjack! (and other ways to get lucky) in Your Parents' Basement is a theatre performance at Pickle Studio during Edinburgh Festival 2026. 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: Pickle Studio

Pickle 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: £7 - £11

Age Guidance: 16+

Content Warnings: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing, More information Depictions of alcohol and drug use.

Book early to avoid disappointment. Popular shows sell out quickly during Edinburgh Festival.

Part of Edinburgh Festival 2026

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.Blackjack! (and other ways to get lucky) in Your Parents' Basement represents the theatrical innovation that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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