Centre of the Universe
Venue: Theatre503
Date: 10–12/07/2025
Type: Theatre
15 year-old Mary has no discernible talent but she can’t ignore the glaring signs. When a TikTok influencer comes to her school, Mary knows she is destined for greatness. By the age of 23, she will make it to the top. No matter the cost. Centre of the Universe is a laugh out loud search for meaning in a success-obsessed society. Told through the perspective of Mary, the show examines the ways in which we may hide from pain and seek to be defined by the glory of material success. A seemingly normal teenager with no discernible talents, Mary believes that she is destined for greatness and refuses to be defined by the death of her mother. When an iconic TikTok influencer Gabriella Dios visits her school, a burning need for success is ignited within Mary – she will be a star. Led by the signs she believes she is receiving from the Universe, Mary forges her own path to greatness. From hosting her own funeral to dropping out of school to cleaning bins and making love to her anger, there is nothing Mary isn’t ready to do to prove herself. But at what cost? Centre of the Universe invites audiences to look outwards and question what we value as success. Centre of the Universe will be a part of the Summerhall programme at Edinburgh Fringe 2025. All tickets are sold in line with our exchanges and refund policy which you can read on the Box Office page of our website, if the show is marked as SOLD OUT, please email boxoffice@theatre503.com to join the waiting list. Running time: 60 minutes (no interval) Age guidance: 14+
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