Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs makes its triumphant return to HFF 2026 in a preparatory run for its Edinburgh debut. Mandy Rubelli's smart script blends the insane reality of a time travelling dinosaur with the exploration of trauma born from sexual assault. These two seemingly disparate plots weave through each other and give us a wholly satisfying hour of entertainment. This show will take Edinburgh by storm.... full review

Dinosaurs turns childhood trauma into a bold, inventive concept that still lands with emotional weight. The writing is sharp and thoughtful, weaving humor and darkness seamlessly, and the cast delivers standout performances full of honesty and nuance. A compelling piece driven by strong writing and excellent acting throughout.... full review

Loved this show. Love a comedic trojan horse for a deeper point. It was enjoyable the whole time and everyone had great moments.... full review

DINOSAURS is a true Absurdist play, with razor-sharp, quick-paced dialogue and heart-outta-the-chest vulnerability. Mandy Rubeli uses a theatrical symbol to great effect. The performances were unanimously powerful, with special mention paid to both Mandy and Hailey Hudson for their specificity and layered realities. This is absolutely a play that knows the lineage its in and a perfect example of how the limitations of a Fringe festival can help us get closer to theatrical truth. Bravi!... full review

This show healed my inner child AND brought the dinosaurs back to life!!! Beautifully written and beyond powerful. also Hailey is 5 stars! ... full review

Tonally so tight. Even in its zaniness, keeps a lot of realism and pathos. ... full review

What a great show! It’s clear this has been run before. The quality is there. This cast works so well together. I really, really enjoyed this hour of theater. ... full review

Well-acted, well-directed, straight-to-the-point, sharp piece about getting over childhood trauma. Great characters & hilarious delivery all around. ... full review

This show is touching and deeply layered, without being heavy handed. The humor is expertly sprinkled throughout a complex topic, and handled masterfully by its performers.... full review

A quirky comedy that deftly delves into dark and disturbing territory...... full review