Real-Life Homophobic Attack Victim Turns Horror to Comedy for Edinburgh Fringe

Real-life homophobic attack victim turns horror to comedy for Edinburgh Fringe

In July 2024, actor Linus Karp was the victim of a homophobic attack in Soho, London – now he’s turning it into a stage show and taking it to Edinburgh Fringe. Karp, and his husband Joseph Martin, are the brains behind camp smash hits Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story, Gwyneth Goes Skiing and, more recently, The Fit Prince (who gets switched on the square in the frosty castle the night before (insert public holiday here)). They became the first…

Awkward Prods return with new show inspired by real-life homophobic attack

Awkward Prods, Eric Kuhn Productions, Side Hustle Productions and Daddy’s Money present: LINUS KARP WAS HIT WITH AN UMBRELLA Photo: Dave Bird, Design: Jed Berry 5th - 30th August (not 18th), 8:20pm Underbelly, Bristo Square (Friesian) With Work In Progress performances: 23rd - 25th July, 8:30pm at Park Theatre, London A true story written and performed by Linus Karp With…

Fringe 2026: Awkward Prods return with new show inspired by real-life homophobic attack

Awkward Prods, the award-winning creators of Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story, Gwyneth Goes Skiing and The Fit Prince, return to Edinburgh Fringe with a more personal and introspective show (albeit still with their own brand of anarchic queer celebratory style): Linus Karp Was Hit