DEBUT Festival 2026 There’s a Fly in my Food

Debut is a pioneering festival dedicated to the staging of new plays by graduating students on the BA in Acting and Contemporary Theatre (CT) course. Past Debut plays transferred and received numerous national awards including ‘Soho Theatre Best Emerging Writer’, ‘Eddies (Perrier) for best comedy’ and ‘Edinburgh Best New Musical.’ The festival enjoys direct link to several venues and events including Soho Theatre, The Vaults Festival, The King’s Head Theatre, Arts Depo and The Space Theatre.

There’s a Fly in my Food
Written by Billy Watson
Directed by Abby Doubtfire

What on earth do insects want with an interior designer?

A new musical from No Sleep Theatre. Adam House is an interior design whose business has gone downhill following his divorce. However all that could change when he receives a mysterious letter offering him the job of a lifetime a the peculiar Mr. Mantis mansion. Little does Adam know, the house is occupied by creepy crawly tenants. Join Adam on his journey as he figures out ‘what the insects want with an interior designer?

Content Warnings: 13+
Contains Violence; Contains Gun Shots; Contains Strong language; Contains Adult humour.

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