Alphonse at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Photo by Thulacy Sriskantha

“Alphonse” by Wajdi Mouawad and “Kafka and Son” will be performed at the 2022 edition of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Richard Jordan Productions, in association with the Pleasance, will present these two hit Canadian productions. Alon Nashman returns in Kafka and Son after a sold-out run in 2017, while Alphonse features Edinburgh newcomer Lior Maharjan.

“Alphonse” plays for 23 performances at the Pleasance Courtyard from August 3rd to the 28th.

The hit Canadian production from one of the world’s most acclaimed contemporary playwrights, Wajdi Mouawad, and performed by Gabe Maharjan – 'a gifted, multi-faceted actor' ***** (SlotkinLetter.com, Canada). A beautiful and timeless story for all ages about a young person’s quest to hold onto their imagination as they grow up that’s told with loads of popcorn! 'A runaway theatrical success’ ****/4 (Globe and Mail, Canada). 'One of the Top 20 Shows in the history of the Toronto Fringe' ***** (NowToronto.com).