Western Avenue Studios and Lofts
Lowell, MA, USA
7:00 PM

Fresh from Edinburgh Fringe, The Tao of Lloyd is a critically acclaimed solo show where ancient wisdom collides with modern collapse.

For the politically furious and spiritually curious.

Fresh from its 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe world premiere, The Tao of Lloydcomes home for one night only at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts.

“One of the Top 35 Fringe Shows of 2026.” — The Herald
The writing sings… full of phrases you want to chew over.” — The List
“An earnest, ambitious, often moving production.” — The Scotsman

Produced as part of the FALL OF FREEDOM:

ABOUT / @FallOfFreedom is an urgent call to the arts community to unite in defiance of authoritarian forces sweeping our nation. Our Democracy is under attack. Threats to free expression are rising. Dissent is being criminalized. Institutions and media have been recast as mouthpieces of propaganda. This October 2-4, 2026

Edinburgh, Scotland
August 6-30, 2026
12:25 PM
Assembly (Drawing Room)

Lloyd Dobler (yes, the teenage boombox romantic from the 1980s film Say Anything) returns! Seriously unserious, devoutly disobedient, still refusing to buy, sell or process anything. Now a middle-aged Zen-punk dissident duct-taping ancient spiritual wisdom to the collapse of the American empire, with deep gratitude and zero credentials. Part political satire, part Gen X cultural exorcism, and part kinda-sorta-maybe guided meditation to survive late-stage effin' everything.

Written and performed by Dennis Trainor Jr. and directed by Olivier Award winner Guy Masterson.

London, England
July 28 & 29, 2026 - Various Times

Edinburgh Fringe Previews #2 & #3

Lloyd Dobler returns as a middle-aged zen-punk dissident trying to duct-tape ancient wisdom to the collapse of the American empire. Political satire, Gen X exorcism, and guided meditation for late-stage everything.