Salty Irina

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 @ Roundabout

Presented by Broccoli Arts & Thistle and Rose Arts

A coming-of-age story set against the rise of the far-right

A thrilling new play by Eve Leigh and directed by Debbie Hannan, Salty Irina is about two girls falling in love and fighting nazis. After a series of racist murders in their town, Anna and Eireni decide to infiltrate a far-right festival to identify the culprits. But when the nature of their relationship is uncovered, their safety is under threat. Leigh’s play is an urgent, poetic, kick-ass thriller for queer women.

Written By Eve Leigh

Directed by Debbie Hannan

Lighting Designed by Laura Howard

Sound Designed & Composed by Alexandra Faye Braithwaite

Set and Costume Designed by Sophia Khan

Produced by Hannah Crawford, OliviaTetlow & Aoife Summers

  • “Incredibly atmospheric and terrifying” ★★★★★

    West End Best Friend

  • "An intelligently written, skilfully constructed piece of theatre... completely gripping"

    WhatsOnStage

  • "Powerfully punchy, anti-fascist romance"

    Ed Fest Mag

  • "A compelling fable on love and resistance"

    The Scotsman

  • "Pacy tale of infiltrating extremism and everyday resistance"

    The Guardian

  • "Earth-shaking romanticism"

    Broadway World