New Writing, Dark Comedy

The New Year

A romantic tragicomedy following lonely teenagers who meet on New Year’s Eve in an online roleplay chatroom. May is May. Perry is British actor Matt Smith. Their conversation that night, unexpectedly intimate, forms a bond between the two: they become each other’s best friend, confidant, and lifeline through the turmoil's of adolescence. That is, until “real life” intrudes...

Get access to
    • Theatre
    • £12.00
    • 7-15 August 2026
    • 60 minutes
    • Greenside @ George Street
    • subvenue Mint Studio
    • Age 14+ (Guideline)
    • warning
      Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing, Discussion of suicidal ideation and self harm.
    Please note the following fees may apply
    Event Image

    Book your tickets for The New Year

    Choose date

    Book your tickets for The New Year 

    Back to event

    Select seats and ticket type for

    Loading Seatmap...

    Book your tickets for The New Year 

    Back to event


    Select seats and ticket type for

    Venue

    Greenside @ George Street

    Royal Society of Edinburgh, EH2 2PQ

    EH2 2PQ

    Mint Studio

    (Venue No. 236) Royal Society of Edinburgh 22-26 George St, EH2 2PQ

    2026 All rights reserved. Powered by