To Be A Bat (WIP)

Shedinburgh, Edinburgh Fringe & Young Vic (2026)

About

In an attempt to understand each other again, one couple undergoes an experimental procedure that allows them to fully experience the other’s consciousness for one minute.

To Be A Bat is a sharp new play about intimacy, memory and the limitations of empathy in a hyperconnected world.

A new work-in-progress show developed and presented as part of the Shed Originals script development programme in partnership with Traverse Theatre.

Creative Team

Director - Gareth Nicholls

Writer - Ellen Ritchie

Sound Design- Michael John McCarthy

Cast

Karen Fishwick

Reuben Joseph

Ewan Somers