LEI-LDN
30th July – 25th August (not 11th, 12th, 19th) The Green, Pleasance Courtyard, @18:00 (60 min)
Na-keisha Pebody has taken time out of rehearsals to chat to me about her show, LEI-LDN which is making its debut this year at the Edinburgh Fringe.
What’s your show called for Edinburgh Fringe 2025?
LEI-LDN
How long have you been doing the Edinburgh Fringe?
This will be my first time at Edinburgh — which is exciting and terrifying in equal measure.
How do you plan on coping with the overwhelming chaos that the Fringe will bring?
I plan to stay grounded in my routine. Mornings will usually start with vocal warm-ups, grounding techniques, and movement to keep my body and mind in check. I’m also prioritising my health by cooking balanced meals instead of relying on eating out. That said, I’ll carve out time to enjoy the festival — whether that’s going out dancing or catching other people’s work to stay inspired and connected.
What sort of shows would you like to see if you have time?
I’d love to see In the Black by Quaz Degraft, House Party by Chakira Alin, Eat the Rich by Jade Franks, and Down to Chance by Ellie Cooper. A few of these are solo shows, so I’m especially interested in how each artist chooses to tell their story.
Have you performed at any other Fringes? If so, which has been your favourite so far?
My first official Fringe was Croydonites Festival, where we took an early version of LEI-LDN. It was the perfect launch — the audience response really shaped how I understood the show and its potential. Before that, my university held a makeshift fringe for our dissertations, where I performed a site-specific version of LEI-LDN in a nightclub. That experience was exciting because it challenged traditional ideas of what theatre could be and where it could live.
Any thoughts about how you will approach flyering?
I’m a newbie myself — but I’d say genuinely speaking to people goes a long way. I plan to find a moment from the show that captures its essence and use that as a way to connect, build curiosity, and create a buzz.
What are your plans for the show after the Edinburgh Fringe?
We’re developing LEI-LDN for TV — it has a strong episodic structure and a lead character who could absolutely carry a series. We’re also building a Theatre-in-Education strand: adapting the show for schools, paired with post-show workshops around transitions, identity, and belonging.
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