In the fluorescent glow of a conference hall, two PhD souls collide – entwined by love, yet divided by rival labs. Will their love spark a groundbreaking tardigrade gene discovery worthy of a Nobel Prize, or will it fade into obscurity, lost in the ruthless tides of academic rivalry?

In this reimagining of the classic Shakespearean romance, The Awesome Potatoes from Uni-Heidelberg (Germany) bring to you a whimsical science-theatre spectacle, Romeo and Juliet - a Tardigrade Tale, inspired by real events straight out of their research labs.

At the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, 2025