Hatching a Plot: Season 1, Episode 1
We’re Going to Edinburgh!
What does it take to bring a show from New York City to the world's largest arts festival? We're about to find out.
In the inaugural episode of Hatching a Plot, Curlybird founder and producer Kate Holland sits down with playwright Bob Bartlett and director jay giffin to kick off the journey of bringing E2, a bold, queer, contemporary reimagining of Christopher Marlowe's Edward II, to the 2027 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
From a chance discovery of the script to an enthusiastic first reading, the team shares what drew them to this provocative story of sex, power, and politics—and why it feels particularly relevant today.
Along the way, we talk about the realities of independent producing, the challenges of taking a show to the Fringe, the importance of paying artists, and the origins of Curlybird itself. Plus, Bob shares lessons from his previous Edinburgh adventure, jay reveals why this script won them over, and Kate explains why she's finally making a longtime dream happen.
Think Bridgerton meets Game of Thrones, with a healthy dose of theatrical ambition.
Welcome to Hatching a Plot. Behind every production is a story.
Follow along as we take E2 from the rehearsal room to Edinburgh.