BOOST: Watch ‘The Extraordinary Life of a Rat Racer’ at EdFringe 2026 – “You wonder what’s their story. You wonder what they’re thinking. Well now you have a chance to find out!” (Ad)

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You’re on the tube. Your phone died. You still have your earphones in just in case anybody decides to be sociable.

Somebody sits in front of you.

You stare into the window opposite of you, trying not to look like you’re staring at yourself.

You look at their shoes. Maybe you read an ad or two.

You notice their clothing.

Back to the ad.

Their tattoos.

Oh, a poem on the tube!

Their scars.

That stain on your t-shirt is suddenly very interesting.

You wonder what’s their story. You wonder what they’re thinking.

Well now you have a chance to find out! Come meet Arthur. He can show you the way.

In The Extraordinary Life of a Rat Racer, Arthur will guide you through the depths of Eva’s mind. She’s just a single mother on her way to a job interview – but you’ll get to see her fears. Her struggles. Her intrusive thoughts.

 A “brilliantly unnerving” and “beautifully tense” surreal dark comedy filled with cartoon violence and balloon popping, The Extraordinary Life of a Rat Racer is sure to leave a lasting impression. So don’t miss this “twisted joy to watch”! The big man himself (Arthur) will hold your hand throughout the show… just watch not to get too close. 

“Two-hander fringe fare does not often get much more engaging than Chiara Fumanti’s dark and delightfully provocative mash-up of surreal  comedy, semi-autobiographical introspection, and physical theatre, The Extraordinary Life of a Rat Racer.” – The Reviews Hub

You can catch The Extraordinary Life of a Rat Racer at theSpace on the Mile on August 7th – 15th from 23:40 (50mins), and at theSpace @ Niddry St on August 17th – 22nd from 09:30 (50mins). Tickets are available through theSpaceUK Online Box Office.

The Extraordinary Life of a Rat Racer (Stage Leftovers)

Ever wondered what the person next to you is thinking? Eva is just a regular rat racer. Single mother to a six-year-old boy, she is desperately trying to play the game – pay the bills, get him to football, survive mum’s comments. Her mind has different plans. On the way to an important job interview, Eva gets bombarded by a series of ever-worsening intrusive thoughts. So prepare for the uncomfortable and dive into Eva’s mind. Guided by Arthur, a sadistic, half-real figure, this two-hander surreal dark comedy will shift your concept of normality.