ALONE

EDINBURGH FRINGE 2025

ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE THE BOX | 13:00

by LUKE THORNBOROUGH

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Two women.
One spaceship.
No escape.

ASSEMBLY EDINBURGH FRINGE 2025

ALONE is a heart-racing, feminist sci-fi thriller unfolding in real-time aboard a dying spacecraft. Two women—one a brilliant but overlooked scientist, the other a talented pilot—hold Earth’s last hope. As the ship fails, so does their trust in each other, forcing them to confront both the ticking clock and the fractures between them. Set against the backdrop of climate collapse, ALONE explores the silencing of women in STEM, the search for meaning, and what it truly takes to survive. Tense, emotional, and deeply relevant.

Written in 2020, this multi award-winning drama premiered at Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2023 premiered at Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2023 after touring widely across Australia and New Zealand. It ran for a full month at Assembly Studio One to critical and commercial success, earning standing ovations and multiple five-star reviews. ALONE is written and directed by British-born, New Zealand-based creative Luke Thornborough, whose screenwriting background brings a cinematic intensity and realistic dialogue to the stage. Currently living off-grid on Aotea (Great Barrier Island), Thornborough works with New Zealand’s Department of Conservation restoring native ecosystems.

cast & CREW

CAST

Jessica Holland - Courtney Bassett

Dr Sarah Taylor - Anthea Freya Hill

Voice of Mission Control - Steve Austin

CREW

Writer - Luke Thornborough

Co-Directors - Luke Thornborough & Stuart McDougall

Co-Producers - Charlotte Pleasants & Luke Thornborough

Lighting Designer - Michael Goodwin

Lighting and Sound Technician - Charlotte Pleasants

Costume Design - Courty Chaos

Set & Props Design - Indrid Heron

Sound Design - Luke Thornborough

Poster & Flyer Designer - James Wright

Science Advisor - Dr Steven Thornborough

Script Advisors - Courtney Bassett, Kat Glass & Dr Bree Turner

ALONE PANEL DISCUSSION

Alchemy Theatre and Dr. Bree Turner hosted a panel discussion in Paris featuring a reading from ALONE and a conversation on gender, autonomy, climate action, and women in STEM. The event supported ALONE’s upcoming run at the Edinburgh Fringe and invited reflections on legacy, science, and personal experience. Here, you can watch the recording of the discussion.

★★★★★

PRESS AND REVIEWS

— THE EDINBURGH REPORTER, 2023

★★★★★

“This production is like nothing we've seen on stage before. A unique experience, engrossing story and appealing, engaging characters. It's an all round delight to watch. Out of this world!”

— WEST END BEST FRIEND, 2023

“It was as though the characters were a small part of them.”

— North West End UK, 2023

“Despite the bleakness of the scenario, ALONE ultimately carries a flicker of hope - a faith that somehow, some way we can learn how to save ourselves.”

— THEATRE SCENES, 2023

★★★★

“This is a powerful and emotional meditation of self-reliance, strong beliefs, hope and staying true to one’s self”

— STARBURST MAGAZINE, 2023

“This is a play your should really go and see because of its depth and because you may learn a little bit about yourself.”

★★★★

“It’s clear this outfit is well-experienced, well-oiled and professional grade. Alone is not one to miss!”

— THEATRETRAVELS.ORG, 2022

FRINGE MARKETPLACE

ALONE ON FRINGE MARKETPLACE |

We are primarily seeking onward touring opportunities, particularly in the UK/Europe, for the show, however all on the creative team are open to touring further and finding representation and development.

PAST PRODUCTIONS

4-28th Aug 2023 | Assembly Studio One

CREDITS
Produced by Briar Collard and Luke Thornborough
Starring Kat Glass, Steve Austin and Courtney Bassett
Written and Directed by Luke Thornborough
Lighting and Sound: Michael Goodwin
Costume Design: Courty Chaos
Sound Design: Luke Thornborough
Science Advisor: Dr Steven Wells
Set Design: Luke Thornborough and Courty Chaos
Stage Hand: James Wright, Alex Medland and Lucas
16th - 18th February 2023 | Q Loft
CREDITS
Produced by Briar Collard, Kat Glass and Luke Thornborough
Starring Kat Glass, Steve Austin and Courtney Bassett
Written and Directed by Luke Thornborough
Lighting and Sound: Michael Goodwin
Costume Design: Courty Chaos
Sound Design: Luke Thornborough
Science Advisor: Dr Steven Wells
Set Design: Luke Thornborough and Courty Chaos
Stage Hand: James Wright
6th - 10th September 2022 | Seymour Arts Centre
CREDITS
Produced by Briar Collard, Kat Glass and Luke Thornborough
Starring Kat Glass, Steve Austin and Courtney Bassett
Written and Directed by Luke Thornborough
Lighting and Sound: Michael Goodwin
Costume Design: Courty Chaos
Sound Design: Luke Thornborough
Science Advisor: Dr Steven Wells
Set Design: Luke Thornborough and Courty Chaos
12th October - 15th October 2022 | Studio 01.

CREDITS
Produced by Briar Collard, Kat Glass and Luke Thornborough
Starring Kat Glass, Steve Austin and Courtney Bassett
Written and Directed by Luke Thornborough
Lighting and Sound: Michael Goodwin
Costume Design: Courty Chaos
Sound Design: Luke Thornborough
Science Advisor: Dr Steven Wells
Set Design: Luke Thornborough and Courty Chaos
Stage Hand: James Wright
North Island Tour 2021 New Zealand North Island Tour to New Plymouth, Palmerston North and New Zealand Fringe Festival in Wellington.
Winner: SYNZ Tour Ready Award
CREDITS
Produced by Briar Collard and Kat Glass
Starring Kat Glass, Steve Austin and Courtney Bassett
Written and Directed by Luke Thornborough
Lighting and Sound: Michael Goodwin
Costume Design: Courty Chaos
Sound Design: Luke Thornborough
Science Advisor: Dr Steven Wells
Set Design: Luke Thornborough and James Wright
Stage Hand: James Wright
Auckland Fringe Festival | 5th - 7th March
Winner: Best Theatre Auckland Fringe Festival
Winner: PANNZ Tour Ready Award.
CREDITS
Produced by Briar Collard
Starring Kat Glass, Steve Austin and Courtney Bassett
Written and Directed by Luke Thornborough
Lighting and Sound: Michael Goodwin
Costume Design: Courty Chaos
Sound Design: Luke Thornborough
Science Advisor: Dr Steven Wells
Set Design: Adam Rohe
Stage Hand: James Wright