Support In PurSUEt's Full Edinburgh Fringe Debut

"Timely, hilarious & poignant, In PurSUEt was one of the finest one-actor shows I've seen" ★★★★★ - Lothian Life

What Is In PurSUEt?

Eleanor Higgins has everyone talking with her first solo show: In PurSUEt. It was a hit show of The Edinburgh Festival Fringe pre-pandemic. Inspired by true events; a passionate Sue Perkins Sueperfan, sent to a therapist to deal with her drinking, relays her adventures pursuing Sue. This groundbreaking first solo show combines themes of mental ill-health, substance abuse and  LGBTQ+ issues.

 "Will have you tearing up one minute, and chuckling away the next!" ★★★★ Broadway World

The Story So Far?

In 2019 Bush Productions took a 45-minute version of In PurSUEt up to Edinburgh Fringe for a limited two and half week run. The fierce, heartfelt, LGBTQ+ tragi-comedy took the fringe by storm. First creating buzz by its unique premise, then by selling out its performances. Word quickly spread throughout the city and In PurSUEt fast became a smash of the festival. After leaving its mark, and cementing itself as a stand-out act that year, (plus a cult-following fan base to boot), In PurSUEt earned itself the much coveted Edinburgh Fringe sellout laurel - following an upscale halfway through its run to a double capacity venue.

Even the mayor himself, Sadiq Khan, is a fan!

"Eleanor Higgins is excellent in her one woman show about addiction & obsession" ★★★★ - The Scotsman.

Now what?

Now, due to demand, the show is being called back to the motherland - but this time for a full-hour, full-month run at one of the top four venues; the highly acclaimed Underbelly. The team are in the midst of reworking, redeveloping and previewing a new revamped version of the show to packed audiences with performances at Brighton Fringe and London.

Why do we need you help?

In PurSUEt and Bush productions were on an upward trajectory beginning 2020. Sadly, due to a virus we shall not mention, everything we’d worked towards came to a grinding halt. Following the difficult setbacks over the last 2+ years, and the loss of potential funding in the last month, we need your help more than ever to get this show back on its feet and bring the new, upscaled, revamped, super-charged version of this acclaimed production to the city of Edinburgh - where it can shine bright again in all its glory.  

Why is it important?

In PurSUEt explores themes of mental health, substance misuse and trauma. Highlighting the importance of mental health awareness. Alchohol consumption grew rapidly during the pandemic and is often disregarded as a non-serious problem among young people. Far too often, harmful coping mechanisms are normalised by modern day ways of life. With our work, we hope to open up a dialogue about the pressures of contemporary life. To create a safe space for people to share their stories and know that its possible to live life free from substances. We know, as a company, that with the right support, recovery from substance misuse is possible.

"A tragic, comic depiction of the complexities of humanity which is captivating & heartbreaking" ★★★★ - The Wee Review

Where will my money go?

 We have secured the venue at one of Edinburgh’s top performance spaces and managed to use production money up until now for the deposit and Fringe registration. But we still have a way to go to make it to Edinburgh. Your support will go towards the financial task of getting the show back on its feet and at the Festival. Including things like:

• Venue costs
• Publicity and advertising
• Press and marketing
• Flyer team
• Print costs
• Tech and operator fees
• PR costs
• Creative team fees

No amount is too little (or too large for that matter). In PurSUEt has a long life ahead of it beyond this summer. Any donation would be an investment in the exciting future life of In PurSUEt and its ongoing journey! :)

"Eleanor Higgins is in total command of her chosen arena" ★★★★★ - Mumble Theatre

"Talented writing, raw emotion." ★★★★ - Broadway Baby

"Think Miranda... unhinged!" ★★★★★ - Tom Knight

Final Word

We are aware the last few years have been incredibly challenging for everyone, particularly those in creative industries. If you are unable to give, please do consider sharing this page with anyone you can or spreading the word via social media. We really need as much sharing  to reach our target. If you can share this with as many people as possible, you would be helping us greatly and bringing us one step closer to reaching our goal.

Thank you so much and enjoy our trailer below!