YOUTH IN FLAMES

Chaos. Rebellion. A city on the brink. But Millie’s focused on living life to the full - who wouldn’t? Amid the 2019 Hong Kong protests, one girl searches for her sense of home whilst a city fights for its own identity.

A high-energy, visceral new play, inspired by real events. With original sound design blending euphoric techno and the raw intensity of a Hong Kong riot, enter Millie's world where being an outsider has always been the norm.

Written and performed by Mimi Martin, she’s bold, rebellious, and impossible to resist. "I can be the foreign devil if they want."

ED FRINGE TICKETS

an abstract photo of a curved building with a blue sky in the background

EDINBURGH PREVIEWS

DRAYTON ARMS THEATRE

OMNIBUS THEATRE

DRAYTON TICKETS

Thu 24th July 2025 - 7:00pm

Mon 28th July 2025 - 7:00pm

OMNIBUS TICKETS

Fri 25th July 2025 - 9:00pm

PRODUCTION SHOTS

ACCESSIBILITY

This year, Zoo has teamed up with leading VI theatre company Extant, to ensure that every show can be as accessible as possible with visual impairments. As part of this, we have created an audio introduction describing the visual elements of the show, set, costumes, and visual language. Click on the link or use the QR code provided at the stage door on the day.

AUDIO DESCRIPTION

MEET THE TEAM

ACTOR/WRITER • Mimi Martin

I am a London based actor/writer who originally grew up in Hong Kong till eighteen. After completing my training at the Oxford School of Drama, I went on to receive two OFFIE nominations for Romeo and Juliet. Youth In Flames is my debut as a playwright.

DIRECTOR • Jessica Whiley

SOUND DESIGNER • Guy Martin

I am a recent graduate from the Northern Film School, specialising in sound design, cinematography and set design. In July 2023, I received the award for Best Director Of Photography from the Female Film Festival for my film Afsana. With Youth In Flames, I will use my skill set in film to provide the audience with an auditory experience that you can only find in cinema.

FOR MORE INFO: https://www.guymartinfilmmaking.com/

THEATRE TECHNICIAN • Ciara Moss

DRAMATURG • Lisa Carroll & Paula Kramer

I’m an actor, director and producer who trained at LAMDA and The Oxford School of Drama. I’m invested in creating honest work that resonates deeply and sparks conversation. I’m thrilled to join Youth in Flames as a director and creative collaborator.

I am a lighting designer and sound engineer based in London. Since training at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, I have since gone on to work with numerous theatres, Southwark Playhouse, The Queens Jubilee, and Trafalgar Theatre. Most recently, I have worked on West End musical Operation Mincemeat.