The final run · Pleasance Courtyard

In Loyal Company

The incredible true story of missing WWII soldier Arthur Robinson — written and performed by his great-nephew, David William Bryan.

Missing
This is his story.
His story below
MAY 1941

Liverpool burns.

Hitler’s bombs rain down on the city. A local packer named Arthur Robinson joins up — a private in the 18th Reconnaissance Division.

FEB 1942

Singapore.

Deployed to the Far East, Arthur’s ship is destroyed by Japanese dive bombers on arrival. He is declared missing.

 

What happened next is extraordinary.

An astonishing true story of survival — a one-man tour-de-force war epic. Arthur is David’s great uncle.

★★★★★

“Not only a masterpiece of war storytelling, but a masterpiece of storytelling in general.”

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David performing In Loyal Company to a packed room
Edinburgh · sold out
A lone figure under a blue spotlight
The pacific · 1942
David on stage in a grand hall
On tour
Crouched figure lit in blue
In loyal company

The final run.

After multiple sold-out years at the Fringe, this is the last chance to see David perform it — back in a bigger venue for 2026.

Multiyear sell-out 50+ five-star reviews 250+ audience five-stars
In Loyal Company poster — David William Bryan in WWII uniform, helmet under his arm, against a stormy sky
When
12:005–31 Aug 2026 · 11:45 on some dates
Run time
60 minNo interval
Where
PleasancePleasance Courtyard — Beyond
Ages
8+Contains depictions of war

Note — a true story, told with care. Bring someone you love.

For Arthur.
Pte. Arthur Robinson · 18th Reconnaissance Division
LAST TRANSMISSION · 5–31 AUG 2026

See it before
it’s gone.

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