Chronic Insanity

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Chronic Insanity is a theatre company led by Nat Henderson and Joe Strickland, two Nottingham based theatre makers interested in challenging every element of theatre making, from the inception of the idea to after the final performance.

7 DAYS TO GO!Puncture The Screen is a data-driven digital art and performance festival. The festival is back this Novemb...
31/08/2026

7 DAYS TO GO!
Puncture The Screen is a data-driven digital art and performance festival. The festival is back this November for our fourth year, with new installations and live performance, plus lots of returning favourites! We'll be hosting work from some of the most exciting artists and performers in the UK, as well as workshops and masterclasses all about the role of data in live art. Follow us to stay updated!

Full line-up and tickets go live on 6th September.

We are delighted to announce that Horrorshow has won a Gold Fringe Theatre Award! We're so proud of this show, and shari...
31/08/2026

We are delighted to announce that Horrorshow has won a Gold Fringe Theatre Award! We're so proud of this show, and sharing it with audiences has been a huge pleasure. There's just one more chance to catch Horrorshow before we and Edinburgh head our separate ways. Come over to Summerhall this evening and relive the indie sleaze days of 2009!

Horrorshow
📍 Summerhall, Anatomy Lecture Theatre (Venue 26)
📅 Aug 25-31 | 7:15pm (60 mins)
🎟 Tickets via Linktree in our bio or Summerhall Arts website

Written by Doug Deans
Musical Direction, Lyrics & Composition by Anya Pearson
Performed by Doug Deans, Joe Matty, and Joe Strickland.
Directed by Joe Strickland.

HORRORSHOW STARS ROUNDUP!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ x2 | EdFringeReview: Anastasia Gorelova says: "Intense, sentimental, and comedic all at o...
30/08/2026

HORRORSHOW STARS ROUNDUP!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ x2 | EdFringeReview: Anastasia Gorelova says: "Intense, sentimental, and comedic all at once, Chronic Insanity’s gig theatre comedy is not one to miss!" and Amelia Sikora called it "the full potential of Fringe theatre. "
⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2⭐ | One4Review says "Horrorshow packs both great fun and considerable emotional heft into a hugely enjoyable hour."
⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ThreeWeeks says "Joy just swept through me this entire hour!"
⭐⭐⭐⭐ | TheReviewsHub says Horrorshow is "something that is deeply needed at the Fringe."

Just two more chances to catch Horrorshow! Tonight, and tomorrow, at 7:15pm. Book your tickets now!

Horrorshow
📍 Summerhall, Anatomy Lecture Theatre (Venue 26)
📅 Aug 25-31 | 7:15pm (60 mins)
🎟 Tickets via Linktree in our bio or Summerhall Arts website

Written by Doug Deans
Musical Direction, Lyrics & Composition by Anya Pearson
Performed by Doug Deans, Joe Matty, and Joe Strickland.
Directed by Joe Strickland.

5 STARS FROM EDFRINGE REVIEW FOR HORRORSHOW!!We're going from strength to strength this week! Come and see this top-rate...
28/08/2026

5 STARS FROM EDFRINGE REVIEW FOR HORRORSHOW!!
We're going from strength to strength this week! Come and see this top-rated gig theater show that will take you back to 2009, with a heavy dose of indie bangers, teenage yearning, and music festival mayhem. Playing at Summerhall this week ONLY!

Horrorshow
📍 Summerhall, Anatomy Lecture Theatre (Venue 26)
📅 Aug 25-31 | 7:15pm (60 mins)
🎟 Tickets via Linktree in our bio or Summerhall Arts website

Written by Doug Deans
Musical Direction, Lyrics & Composition by Anya Pearson
Performed by Doug Deans, Joe Matty, and Joe Strickland.
Directed by Joe Strickland.

The Scotsman commended Horrorshow yesterday in their reviews roundup! A huge thank you to David Po***ck, for travelling ...
28/08/2026

The Scotsman commended Horrorshow yesterday in their reviews roundup! A huge thank you to David Po***ck, for travelling back to 2009 with us. This evening is half sold, so grab a ticket while you still can!

Horrorshow
📍 Summerhall, Anatomy Lecture Theatre (Venue 26)
📅 Aug 25-31 | 7:15pm (60 mins)
🎟 Tickets via Linktree in our bio or Summerhall Arts website

Written by Doug Deans
Musical Direction, Lyrics & Composition by Anya Pearson
Performed by Doug Deans, Joe Matty, and Joe Strickland.
Directed by Joe Strickland.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ for Horrorshow!!!TheReviewsHub had a blast seeing Horrorshow earlier this week. We're at Summerhall one week ONLY, ...
27/08/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐ for Horrorshow!!!
TheReviewsHub had a blast seeing Horrorshow earlier this week. We're at Summerhall one week ONLY, and then we're GONE! Book while you still can!

Horrorshow
📍 Summerhall, Anatomy Lecture Theatre (Venue 26)
📅 Aug 25-31 | 7:15pm (60 mins)
🎟 Tickets via Linktree in our bio or Summerhall Arts website

Written by Doug Deans
Musical Direction, Lyrics & Composition by Anya Pearson
Performed by Doug Deans, Joe Matty, and Joe Strickland.
Directed by Joe Strickland.

First show done! The cast and crew of Horrorshow are buzzing after last night's performance at the gorgeous Anatomy Lect...
26/08/2026

First show done! The cast and crew of Horrorshow are buzzing after last night's performance at the gorgeous Anatomy Lecture Theatre at Summerhall. The show's original songs, inspired by 2000's indie bangers, resonate thrillingly through the original wood panels in this unusual, intimate space. Anatomy Lecture Theatre also happens to be the favourite Fringe venue of Doug Deans (writer of Horrorshow) and Joe Strickland (director of Horrorshow). The next three shows are half sold, so book now while you have a chance!

📷 Rehearsal photos by Reece George Soar & Doug Deans
Horrorshow
📍 Summerhall, Anatomy Lecture Theatre (Venue 26)
📅 Aug 25-31 | 7:15pm
🎟 Tickets via Linktree in our bio or Summerhall Arts website

Written by Doug Deans
Musical Direction, Lyrics & Composition by Anya Pearson
Performed by Doug Deans, Joe Matty, and Joe Strickland.
Directed by Joe Strickland.

The week has begun and your chances to see Horrorshow start dwindling NOW! We're playing in the cozy 58-seat Anatomy Lec...
26/08/2026

The week has begun and your chances to see Horrorshow start dwindling NOW! We're playing in the cozy 58-seat Anatomy Lecture Theatre at Summerhall. That means you can't hang about, or all the seats will go! Book your tickets via the link in our bio, through the Summerhall website, or for fans of escape rooms and endurance puzzles, try the Official Edinburgh Fringe App!

Doug Deans:Dan, Guitar, Vocals, WriterJoe Matty:Ollie, Keys, VocalsJoe Strickland:Other Characters, Drums, Director, Pro...
25/08/2026

Doug Deans:
Dan, Guitar, Vocals, Writer

Joe Matty:
Ollie, Keys, Vocals

Joe Strickland:
Other Characters, Drums, Director, Producer

Anya Pearson:
Composer, Lyricist, Musical Director

Reece George Soar:
Stage Manager

Kathleen O’Dougherty:
Dramaturg

Laurie Owen:
Marketing & Graphic Design

Horrorshow
📍 Summerhall, Anatomy Lecture Theatre (Venue 26)
📅 Aug 25-31 | 7:15pm
🎟 Tickets via Linktree in our bio or Summerhall Arts website

25/08/2026

A song from Horrorshow, which opens tonight at Summerhall. Horrorshow is about two boys who go one one last big adventure before Ollie goes to London: Breaking into an overpriced music festival to sell w**d to posh kids. This is a bittersweet number, sung by Ollie (played by Joe Matty.)

All of the music in Horrorshow is original, (by Anya Pearson of Dream Nails) and lovingly inspired by indie classics of the 2000's. What does this track bring back memories of?

Horrorshow
📍 Summerhall, Anatomy Lecture Theatre (Venue 26)
📅 Aug 25-31 | 7:15pm
🎟 Tickets via Linktree in our bio or Summerhall Arts website

Written by Doug Deans
Musical Direction & Composition by Anya Pearson
Performed by Doug Deans, Joe Matty, and Joe Strickland.
Directed by Joe Strickland.

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