Lanford Wilson’s “Who We Become: One-Acts” Heads to Edinburgh Fringe

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The trilogy will be presented at theSpaceUK @ Surgeons' Hall, directed by Mark Cirnigliaro.

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Exploring themes of self-discovery, human connection and memory, Who We Become is a trilogy of one-act plays by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lanford Wilson , produced by Deep Flight Productions. Under the umbrella title Who We Become: One-Acts by Lanford Wilson , the trilogy is staged as two alternating productions: The Moonshot Tape, and Breakfast at the Track / A Poster of the Cosmos.

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In a poignant solo drama exploring memory, identity, and the relationship between a person's past and present self, The Moonshot Tape centres on Diane, a successful writer returning to her small hometown in Missouri to assist her ageing mother. What begins as a routine interview with a local high school reporter gradually shifts, as something more personal begins to emerge. Written with Wilson's signature lyricism and emotional clarity, the piece unfolds as a direct and intimate encounter performance that confronts the haunting memories of Diane's hometown.

Absurdist dark comedy Breakfast at the Track opens the second show in rotation in a whirlwind ten-minute performance, focusing on two individuals at domestic breaking point. Through a sharp, repetitive morning ritual, the play deconstructs the realities of marital discord and the use of humour as a shield against isolation. This fast-paced two-hander trades romantic pretence for the raw weight of everyday life, offering a look at the desperate measures people take to remain visible to one another in a world that has largely passed them by.

This then launches into A Poster of the Cosmos, a moving solo performance exploring the unexpected nature of love and the risks of assumption. Set in the 1980s, the play follows a man who is in police custody following a public disturbance at a local hospital. Recounting events under pressure, he reveals an intense long-term relationship as the isolation surrounding it gradually comes into focus. As his account unfolds, a deeply personal story of devotion and responsibility begins to surface, interrogating the collision between private grief and public indifference.

Running Time: 55 mins | Suitable for ages 18+ Contains mature themes including sexual content, references to sexual violence and strong language.

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/scotland/article/WHO-WE-BECOME-ONE-ACTS-by-Lanford-Wilson-to-Return-to-Edinburgh-Fringe-20260520)._