British Comedy Guide

2023 Edinburgh Fringe

Breaking the Castle

  • Theatre
  • 10:50am (90 mins)
  • 4-13, 15-20 & 22-27 Aug 2023
  • Assembly Rooms (Front Room)
  • Free
Breaking the Castle. Peter Cook
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20: Assembly Rooms
Room: Front Room

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Struggling actor David can't get enough, of anything. Alcohol, drugs, women, gambling - whatever it takes to escape the bark of the black dog. Days and nights are lived through a thick haze of drugs, alcohol and Shakespeare's soliloquies.  A comedy-drama embracing human complexity Breaking The Castle traverses mental illness, addiction, recovery and making a place for ourselves in this world. Inspired by true events in the life of the playwright, this visceral, fierce, funny and uplifting tale features a tour-de-force performance from creator Peter Cook as a man yearning for connection.

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Date Time Venue
4th Aug 2023 10:50 Assembly Rooms (Front Room)
5th Aug 2023 10:50 Assembly Rooms (Front Room)
6th Aug 2023 10:50 Assembly Rooms (Front Room)
7th Aug 2023 10:50 Assembly Rooms (Front Room)
8th Aug 2023 10:50 Assembly Rooms (Front Room)
9th Aug 2023 10:50 Assembly Rooms (Front Room)
10th Aug 2023 10:50 Assembly Rooms (Front Room)
11th Aug 2023 10:50 Assembly Rooms (Front Room)
12th Aug 2023 10:50 Assembly Rooms (Front Room)
13th Aug 2023 10:50 Assembly Rooms (Front Room)
15th Aug 2023 10:50 Assembly Rooms (Front Room)
16th Aug 2023 10:50 Assembly Rooms (Front Room)
17th Aug 2023 10:50 Assembly Rooms (Front Room)
18th Aug 2023 10:50 Assembly Rooms (Front Room)
19th Aug 2023 10:50 Assembly Rooms (Front Room)
20th Aug 2023 10:50 Assembly Rooms (Front Room)
22nd Aug 2023 10:50 Assembly Rooms (Front Room)
23rd Aug 2023 10:50 Assembly Rooms (Front Room)
24th Aug 2023 10:50 Assembly Rooms (Front Room)
25th Aug 2023 10:50 Assembly Rooms (Front Room)
26th Aug 2023 10:50 Assembly Rooms (Front Room)
27th Aug 2023 10:50 Assembly Rooms (Front Room)

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