Love Did a Number on Me
Spoken Word
Poetry
Character comedy

Love Did a Number on Me

Eve Mumford / PBH's Free Fringe • Amateur Company

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50 minutes•Downstairs Room
A funny and relatable solo show combining original poetry, songs and characters that plots Eve's meteoric rise from rock bottom to rock middle. A chronic people pleaser with terrible taste in men, Eve has spent a lifetime chasing the sort of love that's hard to get, hard to keep and hardly worth the bother. Now to find the real thing, she'll need to change more than just her luck... Join Eve as she explores what happens when you live the wrong life for 30 years, and what it takes to rewrite the plot.

About the show

Love Did a Number on Me is a free show of original poetry, music and characters by Eve Mumford, presented through PBH's Free Fringe at Downstairs Room on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Warm, witty and relatable, the show explores what happens when you live the wrong life for 30 years — and what it takes to rewrite the plot. Eve built the wrong career, married the wrong man, crashed out of both, downloaded and deleted the apps, fell for the wrong people at impressive speed, before it dawned on her that maybe she was the problem. The show is sharp, funny and unexpectedly moving, runs for 50 minutes, and is suitable for audiences aged 14 and over.

Why see this show?

A spoken word and character comedy show that earns the description 'unexpectedly moving' — funny about the right things, and honest enough to make the audience feel seen. Free to attend and compact at 50 minutes, it is a rewarding and human choice for any Fringe afternoon.

Tickets

Free

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When

Saturday 22 - Sunday 30 August 2026

All performances at 17:00

9 performances

Duration

50 mins

Cast

1 performers

Festival

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026

Venue
Downstairs Room

97 South Bridge

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the show?

The show runs for 50 minutes.

Where is it performed?

The show takes place at Downstairs Room, Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

What is the age guidance?

The show is suitable for audiences aged 14 and over.

How much does it cost?

The show is free.

What kind of show is it?

It is a show of original poetry, music and characters — a spoken word and character comedy piece about living the wrong life and the process of rewriting your own plot.

About This Performance

Love Did a Number on Me is a spoken word performance at Downstairs Room during Edinburgh Festival 2026. Running for 50 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.

Experience the magic of live performance at Edinburgh Festival. Each show offers something unique and memorable.

Venue: Downstairs Room

Downstairs Room 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.

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Booking Information

Ticket Prices: From £null

Age Guidance: 14+

Content Warnings: None

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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.Love Did a Number on Me represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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