HATCHING SOON!

14th – 22nd May

Siren and Scissor Kick present: Walking on Eggshells, a debut cabaret-theatre solo show written and performed by Emma Lynne Harley.

Credit – Andy Catlin

TICKETS

Summerhall – 14^th – 16^th May – 7pm

Paisley Arts Centre – 22^nd May – 7.30pm

ABOUT

Walking on Eggshells is the autobiographical crack at Post Traumatic Stress Disorder you won’t see coming: Imagine a sci-fi Faberge egg, meets Doctor Who, meets the alternative universe in which Britney Spears became a neuroscientist. A tale of setbacks and small wins following trauma, the audience is welcomed on a time-travelling, musical rollercoaster about:

– Brain chemistry and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) as a physiological time-machine

– The theoretical physics behind time travel and parallel universes

– The overwhelming amount of pop music about worrying relationship dynamics (but you’ll still dance to it – Looking at you, “Toxic” by Britney Spears)

– Simultaneous strength and fragility of eggs – earthly or terrestrial, organic or Fabergé

– What it means to be seen as a “burd” growing up in working-class Scotland.

Influenced by their experiences of being working class, queer, disabled and neurodivergent, W.O.E. fuses autobiographical theatre, cabaret, stand-up and scientific research into a show that asks: What does it really mean to “move on” after an abusive relationship? And is there really life after love?

Trigger warnings: Contains strong language, sexual references, discussion of abusive behaviour, and a lot of puns. Age guidance 14+

All performances are relaxed and include integrated captioning

Supported by Creative Scotland, Summerhall Arts, Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival, and Paisley Arts Centre.

THE TEAM

Writer and Performer – Emma Lynne Harley

Director – Becky Hope-Palmer

Set and Costume Designer – Alisa Kalyanova

Lighting Designer – Benny Goodman

Sound Designer – Laurie Black

Producer – Stephanie Katie Hunter

Walking on Eggshells is part of Scissor Kick’s 2026 season. Learn more about Scissor Kick’s full artistic programme here