WE ARE IAN
IN BED WITH MY BROTHER & Pleasance • Professional company
Google IN BED WITH MY BROTHER & PleasanceAbout the show
WE ARE IAN is an immersive theatre and music show from IN BED WITH MY BROTHER & Pleasance, performed at Beyond over 60 minutes. Set in Manchester in 1989 — the year everything changed from black and white into technicolour — the show plunges into a world of drugs, beats and bucket hats, illegal raves and acid parties. Ten years since it premiered at Pleasance, Ian returns to show us how it was done. Audiences are required to walk and move around during the performance. Contains strobe lighting, strong language, audience participation, and archival news footage that could be distressing. Suitable for ages 16 and over.
Why see this show?
An immersive show that puts you inside the rave, not just in front of it. Manchester in 1989 comes alive through movement, music and nostalgia for something you may never have experienced — but Ian makes it feel like a memory.
£18 (17)
Friday 14 - Sunday 16 August 2026
All performances at 23:00
3 performances
60 mins
3 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is WE ARE IAN?
The show runs for 60 minutes.
Where is it performed?
At Beyond.
What is the age guidance?
Suitable for ages 16 and over.
How much are tickets?
Tickets are £18 (concessions £17).
Are there any content warnings?
The show contains audience participation, strobe lighting, strong language, and archival news footage that could be distressing or triggering. Audiences are required to walk or move around during the performance.
What kind of show is it?
An immersive theatre and music show set in Manchester in 1989, exploring the culture of illegal raves, acid parties and communal euphoria.
About This Theatre Production
WE ARE IAN is a theatre performance at Beyond during Edinburgh Festival 2026. Running for 60 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: Beyond
Beyond 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 £18
Age Guidance: 16+
Content Warnings: Audience participation, Audience required to walk or move around during the performance, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing, More information Contains archival news footage that could be distressing/triggering
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.WE ARE IAN represents the theatrical innovation that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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