How to Write a Novel (or Not)

How to Write a Novel (or Not)

Greyhound Indigo ProductionsSemi-professional company

40 minutesHaldane Theatre
A woman of a certain age is forced to trace the unruly manuscript of her life when a hijacking shatters the ordinary. Life snaps, twists, tumbles. Fear, fury, faith collide. Old choices that sting yet refuse burial. Her fierce devotion to animals becomes refuge and rebellion, a way of loving without condition. Like a ghost walk through the Eternal City’s layered past, memory flickers as she confronts truths avoided about survival, reinvention and resilience. Gathering fragments of experience, she discovers that the hardest story to write is the one that begins again.

About the show

Greyhound Indigo Productions presents this solo new writing piece in which a woman of a certain age is forced to trace the unruly manuscript of her life after a hijacking shatters the ordinary. Fear, fury and faith collide as old choices sting yet refuse burial. Her fierce devotion to animals becomes refuge and rebellion — a way of loving without condition. Like a ghost walk through the Eternal City's layered past, memory flickers as she confronts truths avoided about survival, reinvention and resilience. Running for 40 minutes at the Haldane Theatre.

Why see this show?

A solo show that moves through grief, animals and reinvention with an assured literary voice. The image of gathering fragments to begin again is quietly powerful, and the Eternal City setting gives the piece an atmospheric depth that lingers.

Event Details

Friday 7 - Saturday 15 August 2026

All performances at 13:10

9 performances

40 minutes

Haldane Theatre

Surgeons Quarter, Nicolson Street

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2 performers

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026

Ticket Price

£14 (12)

Additional Information

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the show?

The show runs for 40 minutes.

Where is the show performed?

The show is performed at the Haldane Theatre as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

What is the age guidance?

This show is suitable for audiences aged 12 and over.

How much are tickets?

Tickets are priced at £14. See the booking link on this page for current availability.

Are there any content warnings?

No content warnings are listed for this show.

What type of show is this?

This is a solo new writing piece combining storytelling and theatrical narrative.

About This Theatre Production

How to Write a Novel (or Not) is a theatre performance at Haldane Theatre during Edinburgh Festival 2026. Running for 40 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: Haldane Theatre

Haldane Theatre 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 £14

Age Guidance: 12+

Content Warnings: None

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.How to Write a Novel (or Not) represents the theatrical innovation that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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