Neddy Goes To Glasto By Corrina O'beirne

With the Brighton Fringe 2026 on the horizon, the local arts scene is beginning to reveal some of the more personal stories hitting the stage this year. One of these is Neddy Goes To Glasto, a one-woman play written and performed by Corrina O'beirne at The Lantern Theatre. The narrative centres on Neddy, who finds herself back at the Glastonbury Festival three decades after her very first visit. The occasion is a significant one—it would have been her sister’s 50th birthday—but the reality of the trip is shaped by her sister’s absence. It’s a 75-minute exploration of sisterhood and the complex ways grief manifests, all set against the backdrop of one of the world's most famous music festivals.

The performance is described as a high-voltage, unfiltered look at the human experience, moving through the emotional shifts that come with loss and self-discovery. It’s a piece that focuses on the idea of finding a sense of belonging among a crowd of strangers. Given the themes and the delivery, the show is strictly for those aged 16 and over. The content includes strong language and references to drug and alcohol use, alongside mentions of violence, reflecting the raw nature of the script. Corrina O'beirne takes on the challenge of this solo performance, aiming to capture the intensity of the festival environment and the quiet moments of personal reflection that happen within it.

If you are planning your Fringe schedule for May, the play has a short run of three consecutive nights. You can see it on Friday 8th, Saturday 9th, and Sunday 10th May 2026. All three performances are set for 21:00, which works well if you’re already in town for other events or a late dinner. Tickets are currently listed with an indicative price of £12.00. Located at The Lantern Theatre, it offers a chance to see a local production that tackles heavy subject matter with a balance of humour and honesty, right in the middle of the Brighton festival season.