Without Compromise Theatre Collateral Damage
Theatre
16+
'You can’t force someone to open up, can you?' In the aftermath of tragedy, a mother drowns her sorrows, one daughter lashes out at the world, while another soldiers on through the storm. The Laing family have been through thick and thin together but now lead separate lives. In the wake of Alex Laing’s release from prison, can they mend the rift between them, or have some wounds been cut too deep? Collateral Damage is a new-writing drama, tackling themes of generational trauma, mental health and recovery, through the lens of working class and queer Scottish women.
❝ Collateral Damage is a handsome drama with serious themes ❞★ ★ ★ ★
Rialto Arts
❝ Raw, gritty, and full of heart. ❞★ ★ ★ ★
Binge Fringe
❝ grief in all its messy, contradictory forms is beautifully observed. ❞★ ★ ★ ★
One4Review
❝ Smart writing and exceptional performances. ❞★ ★ ★ ★
The Real Chrisparkle
❝ Collateral Damage does a great deal in both writing and acting. ❞★ ★ ★ ★
Theatre & Tonic
❝ This is another powerful piece from Without Compromise Theatre. ❞FringeReview
❝ an affecting exploration of generational trauma ❞★ ★ ★ ★
The Student
❝ This is easily the best performed show I’ve seen in the festival ❞★ ★ ★ ★ ★
North West End
This show was part of our Edinburgh Fringe Programme 2026
