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Man’s Best Friend

Man's Best Friend is Douglas Maxwell's hilariously heart-warming story about the give-and-take of companionship, don't miss it at the Traverse Theatre in September!

Man’s Best Friend

About Man’s Best Friend

25th Sep 2025 to 27th Sep 2025
7.30pm
Traverse Theatre
10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh West EH1 2ED
£20 / Conc. £17 / Students & U30s: £15 / Low Income Benefit Recipient: £5
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Walking his neighbours’ dogs kept Ronnie together after a very difficult lockdown.

But when a series of mishaps result in the dogs slipping their leads and disappearing off into the woods, Ronnie is forced to take chase and confront some hard truths.

Man’s Best Friend is Douglas Maxwell’s hilariously heart-warming story about the give-and-take of companionship.

With Jordan Young (River City, Scot Squad) as Ronnie.

Man's Best Friend is part of the Traverse's £1 Ticket Project.

Photography by Tommy Ga-Ken Wan, Design by thisisjamhot.com

Age 14+

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