Soho umbrella assault survivor turns the attack into an Edinburgh Fringe show

Linus Karp was struck across the head with an umbrella in Soho in July 2024 while walking hand-in-hand with his partner of 11 years, Joseph Martin, who chased and tackled the attacker until police arrived. Karp now performs the story at the Edinburgh Fringe. 'Linus Karp Was Hit With An Umbrella' runs at Underbelly Bristo Square, 8:20pm, tickets from £11.50, until 30 August 2026. Produced by Awkward Productions. Dramaturged by Olivier Award nominee Haley McGee.