EXCLUSIVE - 'I was victim of homophobic attack, I've turned it into ridiculous comedy show' https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/07/15/exclusive-awkward-prods-linus-karp-was-hit-with-an-umbrella-edinburgh-fringe/?utm_content=1784380800&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

'I was victim of homophobic attack, I've turned it into ridiculous comedy show'

In 2024, Linus Karp was the victim of a homophobic attack, days before he and husband Joseph Martin were set to perform at Edinburgh Fringe.

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"It’s been the hardest thing I’ve ever written, I’ve been really scared about doing it as it’s such a departure from my normal shows..." Check out our interview with Linus Karp from Awkward Prods all about the Hate Crime that Became His #EdFringe 2026 show ➡️ www.bingefringe.com/2026/06/15/i...

I am super honoured to have worked with @linuskarp.bsky.social and @suddenlyjoseph.bsky.social on this timely, brave, and important story about an attack, the ways in which the LGBTQ community are being let down, and why joy is the ultimate response to intolerance www.telegraph.co.uk/theatre/what...

An unprovoked attack left me feeling unsafe in the city I call home

Linus Karp thought London was a beacon of tolerance, but an assault in broad daylight left him reeling

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The reactions from our previews 🥺💜☂️ Linus Karp Was Hit With An Umbrella runs at #edfringe 5-30 August 🎟in bio

Catching up on my podcasts and finally got to @awkwardprods.co.uk’ My Roman Empire episode with Mike Reiss - if you’re in any way a fan of The Simpsons, you have to listen to this 🫡

This is the second time I’ve been called to the stage at an @awkwardprods.co.uk show but the first where @soozuk.bsky.social has gone first. Perhaps I should give up archaeology and commit to the stage!

Last night’s Edinburgh preview of the new @awkwardprods.co.uk show Linus Karp Was Hit With An Umbrella was outstanding. The show is both serious and fun, with a lovely mix of vulnerability, strength and humour. It’s well worth seeing at the Fringe.

Related: if you’re going to #EdFringe this year I highly recommend going to see the new show from @awkwardprods.co.uk and be prepared to laugh and cry and think all at once. tr.ee/L1L04rTEb-

Kestral Gaian@kestr.al · 2w ago

There is nothing better in this world, NOTHING better, than seeing your friends growing and thriving and serving absolute cunt as they do.

Two years ago on the day, I endured a homophobic attack in Soho. Today I do my first performance of my show about it. Linus Karp Was Hit With An Umbrella previews at in London today until Saturday, it's sold out, but check website for returns. It runs at #edfringe 5-30 August at 🎟in bio

Finally some good news

#UntrueDiana & Linus Karp Was Hit With An Umbrella@awkwardprods.co.uk · 2w ago

🚨BREAKING🚨 awkward Prods announced as Ministers For F*ggotry

🚨BREAKING🚨 awkward Prods announced as Ministers For F*ggotry

EXCLUSIVE - 'I was victim of homophobic attack, I've turned it into ridiculous comedy show' https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/07/15/exclusive-awkward-prods-linus-karp-was-hit-with-an-umbrella-edinburgh-fringe/?utm_content=1784254800&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

'I was victim of homophobic attack, I've turned it into ridiculous comedy show'

In 2024, Linus Karp was the victim of a homophobic attack, days before he and husband Joseph Martin were set to perform at Edinburgh Fringe.

thepinknews.com

We're hereeeee! Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story opens in London at Arcola TONIGHT! Running until Saturday - come shield yourself from the heat and join us for "so much more than just a show. It's an experience. It's a lifestyle. It is the moment" (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reviews Hub) 🎟in bio

Really brings a tear to our eye - you guys went all out for Ar Di 🥹🫶 Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story opens at Arcola Theatre TOMORROW, running for one week only! Can't wait to see you there ❤️👸🏼 🎟in bio

Getting married on stage? Personally we prefer Pleasance Grand over Madison Square Garden. Who needs Adam Sandler when you have Jackie Blackburn from Edinburgh City Council❤️ If you want to see the (not so) newlyweds, come join us for our shows in London and Edinburgh (see below)

Come enjoy this "Repellent Trash" in London in THREE DAYS - bring your most repellent and trashy friends along to Arcola Theatre❤️ Next week, 6-11th, we can't wait to see you there! You'll also be able to be repellent at #edfringe in August. 🎟in bio

Remember what's important❤️ Don't use generative AI, support real artists and ALWAYS love Ar Di 👸🏼❤️

Happy Birthday Princess Diana! ❤️ Today would've been Princess Diana's 65th birthday. Her legacy lives on as a leader who led from her heart Holding hands and hugging AIDS patients, campaigning against land mines, opening conversations about mental health and eating disorders -

TOMORROW in Brighton! ❤️ Tomorrow Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story plays Brighton with the incredible @pixiepolite.bsky.social as our opening act! Diana and Pixie toured the world together last year - so excited to be reunited in Brighton! 🎟in bio

When ar Di met ar PWB ❤️ In one week Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story starts its London run at Arcola (6-11 July) - we are so excited! Besides London, Diana is also performing in Brighton 1 July #edfringe 24-30 July 🎟in bio

Bristol - today's the day! The Fit Prince opens at Tobacco Factory, running until Saturday. And IMPORTANT to know - the theatre is air-conditioned! Come keep cool 😎 🎟in bio

☂️ POSTER REVEAL☂️ Linus Karp Was Hit With An Umbrella A show about a real life hate crime and everything that followed. #edfringe 5-30 August London previews 23-25 July 🎟in bio

OUR NEW PRIME MINISTER With Starmer resigning, there is only one person fit to lead the country: Princess Diana❤️ Come see the PM in Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story: Brighton July 1 London July 6-11 #Edfringe Aug 24-30 🎟in bio

💙BRIGHTON AND HOVE ANNOUNCEMENT💙 The sensational @thekatebutch.bsky.social will join us as the opening act for the performance on the 29th June of The Fit Prince!😍 We love giving an up-and-coming artist a chance! 🎟In bio

Wow - Hull Truck is GORGEOUS! 😍 Our biggest venue this tour. Our Fit Prince show is TONIGHT for one performance only, followed by Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story tomorrow and Saturday. 🎟in bio

Paddington has found some competition... In Camilla Parker Bowles 😮 This incredibly life-like puppet has to be seen to be believed - see her in Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story in Dublin, May 31-June 2 Hull, June 12-13 Brighton, July 1 London, July 6-11 Edinburgh, August 24-30 🎟in bio

Hull, we're here!! The sun is shining and we have arrived to perform both Fit Prince and Diana this week. Come join us at Hull Truck 😍 Thurs: The Fit Prince Fri-Sat: Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story 🎟in bio

Giving The People's Princess the wedding she deserves❤️ Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story is currently touring, catch us in Hull, June 12-13 Brighton, July 1 London, July 6-11 Edinburgh, August 24-30 🎟in bio

😍 @pinknews.bsky.social lists Linus Karp Was Hit With An Umbrella is a "must-see LGBTQ+ act" this #edfringe 💖 So excited for fringe and to see so many wonderful queer shows going up 🔥 The show is playing Edinburgh 5-30th August, and previews in London 23-25th July. 🎟in bio

The #edfringe programme is HERE! 😍 Fun fact - 325 and 296 are our favourite numbers, we couldn't believe our luck when our shows were on those pages! ☂️Linus Karp Was Hit With An Umbrella is on 5-30 Aug at 20:20 👸🏼Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story is on 24-30 Aug at 22:00 🎟in bio