Entertainment with a Purpose
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Replik is a new Edinburgh-based company bringing people together through events that entertain, inspire and spark conversations that matter.Whether it's through live performances, community dialogues or unexpected collaborations, we create inclusive experiences that celebrate local voices and encourage new ways of thinking.We work with everyone from household names to grassroots groups. Our events are built in partnership with local communities, making space for voices that don't always get heard and creating something truly unique every time.What links our events is a belief that great entertainment can challenge boundaries and open minds. At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to integrity, equity and community. We're not just here to put on a good show; we're here to bring people together.
Sam Jay wins the first Uprise Award
US comedian, Sam Jay, making her Edinburgh Fringe debut, has won the inaugural Uprise Award for her show We the People at Pleasance Courtyard.Open to comedy and theatre shows in Edinburgh, The Uprise Award celebrates works with a point-of-view which challenge dominant narratives, offer fresh perspectives and spark conversation.Ben Venables, co-founder of Replik, said: "We're really proud to present the first Uprise Award to Sam Jay. We the People is a sharp and original stand-up hour which has the courage to challenge how we think in a polarised society."Veronica Pottinen, co-founder of Replik, added: "Sam Jay's insights open up the space for conversation without being preachy and tackle big questions about identity, division and power with genuine tolerance and understanding. The show is brilliantly written and delivered with understated precision and comic timing."On accepting the prize, Sam Jay said: "My goal with bringing We the People to the Fringe this year is to do what I think all good comedy does, which is bring people together and get them looking at the world through a different lens. Especially in these extremely divisive times. That's what I think makes the fringe special – it's truly a slice of the world with people from so many different cultures, walks of life and values. I'd like to thank Replik for not only recognising my show but truly understanding its goal."The 2025 shortlist comprised of:Andrew Doherty: Sad Gay AIDS Play (Pleasance Dome)
Rift (Traverse Theatre)
Sam Jay: We The People (Pleasance Courtyard)
Vittorio Angelone: you can’t say Nothing any more (Monkey Barrel Comedy)