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Arlene Hutton, Shake Rag Hollow" conducted by Emmie.
"delivered with such exquisite detail and eloquence by Sofia Ayral-Hutton, Dana Brooke and Beth Lincks."
"A tightly-constructed three-hander...This is a powerful play that gradually builds to a shattering crescendo."
- Philip Caveney, Bouquets & Brickbats
"This is naturalistic theatre at its best – intense, riveting, deeply moving.."
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
"Powerful, punchy, thrilling theatre...
The other treat is the gripping performances."

The official Shake Rag Hollow poster for the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.



Shake Rag Hollow deals with generational trauma and family secrets. After nearly two decades in prison, a woman accused of murdering her uncle returns home to face her past and meet the daughter she never got to know.
In channelling her rage about the Gisèle Pelicot court case and so many other examples of violence against women, playwright Arlene Hutton crafted a story about three women—grandmother, daughter and granddaughter—all of whom have been affected by the unspeakable actions of one man, a relative, who was much beloved in his community.
From left to right: Dana Brooke and Sofia Ayral-Hutton
14:10 | 31 July - 24 August (not 11, 18)
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Assembly Rooms:
The Front Room
Laurel – Sofia Ayral-Hutton (she/her)
Denise – Dana Brooke* (she/her)
Pauline – Beth Lincks* (she/her)
* indicates NLTP Collective member
Written by Arlene Hutton* (she/her)
Directed by Eric Nightengale (he/him)




