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Edinburgh’s “The Scaring” Delivers Clever, Chilling Thrills

8/21/2026

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Crybabies performed The Scaring, a comedy-horror show, at Edinburgh’s Pleasance Courtyard.
The plot follows ex-priest Father Arthur, now a stag-do planner, confronting a haunted hotel and demonic forces.
The production mixes jump scares, physical comedy, and visual tricks such as a floating Alexa and a head-twist illusion.
Reviewers praised the clever writing, witty dialogue, and abundant thrills, chills, and plot twists.
The show runs nightly at 8 pm until 30 Aug 2026.

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Story summary

Crybabies performed The Scaring, a comedy-horror show, at Edinburgh’s Pleasance Courtyard.
The plot follows ex-priest Father Arthur, now a stag-do planner, confronting a haunted hotel and demonic forces.
The production mixes jump scares, physical comedy, and visual tricks such as a floating Alexa and a head-twist illusion.
Reviewers praised the clever writing, witty dialogue, and abundant thrills, chills, and plot twists.
The show runs nightly at 8 pm until 30 Aug 2026.