WINNER Scotsman Fringe First

WINNER Spirit of the Fringe

RUNNER UP Brighton Fringe Award

NOMINATED The List Sit Up Awards

NOMINATED Holden Street Theatre

NOMINATED Filipa Bragança Award

HIGHLIGHTS AND CRITICS’ CHOICES

THEATRE WEEKLY: Best Fringe Debut - Mimi Martin for Youth in Flames - Zoo Venues

THE LIST AWARDS: Sit - Up Award - Youth in Flames for Social Impact -

In aim to help harness the power of theatre to achieve greater social impact

THE STAGE: Edinburgh Fringe 2025: the biggest awards and who won

PRESS

THE SCOTSMAN - ★★★★

"Martin’s writing is tight and urgent and her evocation of the city and its moods is superb."

EDFRINGE REVIEW - ★★★★★

"sure to take your breath away...without question, the best show I have seen so far at this year’s Fringe."

BINGE FRINGE- ★★★★★

"Instinctually riotous and fascinatingly disarming – this is easily among the most refined storytelling experiences you’ll find at the Fringe this year."

BROADWAY BABY - ★★★★★

"Mimi Martin and Jessica Whiley – remember their names and see them while you can"

A SINNERS REVIEW - ★★★★★

"A stunning debut: raw, urgent, and unforgettable.”

THEATRE WEEKLY - ★★★★★

"Youth in Flames is a furious call to action that’s more relevant now than ever."

LOTHIAN LIFE MAGAZINE - ★★★★★

"Mimi holds the audience’s attention..With minimal costume changes and lighting, the euphoria of underage drinking and fear of losing the Hong Kong hangouts she loves are

vividly brought to life."

FEST - ★★★★

"we watch, completely compelled and enraptured until the very last second."

ENTERTAINMENT NOW - ★★★★

"Unlike many of the personal stories extrapolated into an hour of Fringe theatre, this one

feels like vital testimony."

NORTH WEST END UK- ★★★★★

"You won’t see a better show at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe"

THREE WEEKS - ★★★★

"Her writing and performance are solid throughout, with some truly powerful moments. The sound and light design are also excellent, and they help bring to life a story that is important to tell."

ONE4REVIEW- ★★★★

"This is more than theatre, it’s a political statement, a cry for help and a vivid reminder that even now, Hong Kong is very much in the grip of Beijing."

THE LIST - ★★★★

"An entirely unique, politically fizzing, yet surprisingly relatable show."