Imagine Sugar Rush meets The Bling Ring, but queerer, funnier, and just the right level of messy. WANTED is the new play from Eleanor Higgins, co-starring Naomi Denny and Kit Sinclair, directed by Emily Aboud and dramaturged by Somebody Jones. It’s already been shortlisted for a Popcorn Award, marking it one of the must-see shows of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025.
What’s It About?
Two girls from completely different worlds meet on the late 2000s LGBTQ+ scene. Erica and Jessie quickly bond over their shared obsession with Tony Soprano and Lindsay Lohan, before finding themselves on a mission to fight back against a world that’s only ever left them wanting. What starts as friendship quickly spirals into a chaotic ride through crime, class, race, privilege and learning how to make peace with the past.
It’s a heist story with heart – sharp, funny, and unafraid to show vulnerability. Expect plenty of dark nostalgia and some painfully relatable moments for anyone who’s ever felt like an outsider.
The Talent Behind It
Eleanor Higgins is no stranger to the Fringe, having brought two acclaimed runs of her solo show In PurSUEt in 2019 and 2022. This time, she’s joined on stage by Naomi Denny (All The Happy Things) and Kit Sinclair (30 And Out). The show is directed by Emily Aboud (Lady Dealer) and dramaturged by Somebody Jones (How I Learned To Swim). WANTED is presented in partnership with Clean Break and Stonewall Housing.
When and Where
- Venue: Belly Button, Underbelly Cowgate, 66 Cowgate, Edinburgh
- Dates: 31 July – 24 August
- Time: 12:40pm (1 hour)
- Tickets: From £10.50 – Tickets are available now via the Edinburgh Fringe website.
Enjoy,
Nonchalant x
This article was written by one of our creative team writers here at Nonchalant Magazine.
