Geez a Break Productions return to the Edinburgh Fringe this year with their hard-hitting production When We Were Young.  If you missed it last year, then you have a chance to read about now and catch it this year at the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe.

When and where are you performing at the Fringe this year?
We’ll be back at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August at theSpace on the Mile. We’re performing from 7th–29th August, with most performances at 6.15pm and a week of 5.15pm shows from 17th–22nd August. We can’t wait to bring When We Were Young back to Fringe audiences.

What was the inspiration for your show?
The inspiration came from growing up in Scotland and seeing the impact that gang culture and knife crime could have on young people, their families, and entire communities. I wanted to tell a story that went beyond the headlines and statistics and instead focused on the people at the heart of it. When We Were Young isn’t just about violence. it’s about friendship, family, loyalty, humour, and the choices we make when we’re young. If audiences leave thinking differently or starting conversations after the show, then we’ve achieved what we set out to do.

Have you performed at any other fringe festivals before embarking on Edinburgh?
Last year marked our Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut, and it exceeded every expectation we had. Every performance sold out, the show received multiple awards, and the reaction from audiences was phenomenal. It was a huge milestone for the company and for When We Were Young, so we’re absolutely delighted to be returning this year. We can’t wait to share the story with a whole new fringe audience.

Have you been given any advice or help from performers or creatives who have previously been to the Edinburgh Fringe?
The advice usually starts with, ‘Get ready to be tired!’ and to be fair, they’re not wrong! We’ve been lucky enough to chat to lots of people who’ve done the Fringe before, and everyone has been really generous with their advice. That said, I think you only really understand the Fringe once you’ve experienced it yourself. It’s exhausting, exciting, chaotic, and brilliant all at the same time.

What is the best piece of advice about working in Theatre you have received?
It’s a simple one: be nice. Theatre is a surprisingly small industry, and your reputation travels faster than you do. Work hard, be kind, turn up prepared, and treat everyone with respect, from the person selling programmes to the person starring in the show. It costs nothing, and it goes a long way.  Although that rule should apply to life in general, not just theatre.

Who or what inspired you to take to the stage?
I’ve always been happiest on a stage. I caught the bug early on and never lost it! What started as a love of performing has turned into a career where I get to write, produce, and perform my own work. I still get the same buzz walking on stage now as I did when I was younger. There’s no other feeling in the world like it ♥️

https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/when-we-were-young