From Fringe First award-winning writer Tom Brennan and The North Wall, Overtone arrives at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as a powerful and unflinching new play examining love, memory and the lasting impact of formative experiences.
The story begins with two teenagers meeting after choir practice, sparking a relationship that will shape their lives. Two decades later, a chance encounter forces them to confront a past they thought long buried, as old wounds and unresolved tensions resurface.
Told through a non-linear narrative, Overtone explores how relationships are influenced by early experiences, power dynamics and blurred boundaries. As past and present collide, the play delves into the complexities of long-term partnerships, questioning whether it is ever truly possible to escape the forces that first shaped us.
Balancing emotional depth with sharp insight, the production examines what a ‘healthy’ relationship looks like and how truth and honesty can emerge from confronting difficult histories.
With an accomplished creative team led by director John Hoggarth, Overtone continues The North Wall’s tradition of producing bold and thought-provoking new work at the Fringe.
Overtone runs at Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) from 5 – 30 August at 14:40. Tickets are on sale hereÂ
