Posted: July 17, 2026
The hugely talented Omar Ibrahim @mromaribrahim is starring as NORMAN BLACK in the brand-new comedy play The Crimes of Pete by @tinnedlaughter
Following his acclaimed screen appearance in Things You Should Have Done where he plays recurring character PC Wells, Omar continues to showcase his incredible range as a performer — bringing his trademark energy, comic timing and unforgettable presence to this sharp new dystopian comedy.
Written by Hughie Shepherd-Cross (writer of *Gang Bang*, *Ringer* and *Out To Lunch*), *The Crimes of Pete* is a darkly funny tale of power, politics and one very unfortunate author.
A failing writer is locked up by an authoritarian regime… not for telling the truth to power, but because the Great Leader thinks he’s sh*t.
Directed by Ted Walliker @tedwalliker whose assured direction drives this brilliantly twisted comedy.
📍 **Pleasance Courtyard — Edinburgh Fringe 2026**
📅 **5th–30th August**
✨ **London previews:**
📍 The Rosemary Branch Theatre
📅 22nd–24th July
⭐ “Good nasty stuff” — *The Scotsman*
⭐ “Gonna be a household name” ★★★★ — *VoiceMag*
⭐ “Laughs by the barrel load” — *The Telegraph*
A must-see new comedy featuring one of the most exciting performers on stage today.
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