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DOWN TO CHANCE

PRESENTED BY MAYBE YOU LIKE IT
One woman, a radio, and the largest earthquake in US History.

Anchorage, Alaska. 1964. The largest earthquake in US history.

A part-time radio reporter, her teenage intern, a general on leave, and a local hobbyist find themselves at the centre of a remarkable relief effort. Live on air, Genie Chance must take unimaginable risks to save her community and family from chaos. But as temperatures plummet and news of an even greater threat reaches the relief effort, Genie must decide how much she really owes her listening audience?

Based on the incredible true story of the Great Alaskan Earthquake, Down to Chance is a heartwarming portrait of a community in crisis with the whole world listening in. Maybe You Like It’s madcap new show promises frenetic action, frantic multi-roling, and immersive live sound.

Down to Chance has been awarded the Edinburgh National Partnership show by The Pleasance and Theatre Royal Plymouth. It will premiere at Edinburgh Fringe 2025 – 14:10 Beside, The Pleasance, 30th July – 25th August.

Maybe You Like It creates collaborative, high-energy stage shows, audio shows and podcasts that entertain and engage audiences with accessible, comedic work. Our shows are story-driven, told in a fluid- filmic style, built on “imagination, wit and a mountain of metatheatrical humour” The Scotsman. Maybe You Like It are Pleasance Associate Artists 2025-2027. 

23 JUL
9PM
£9 STANDARD / £7 CONCESSION

DOWN TO CHANCE

PRESENTED BY MAYBE YOU LIKE IT
One woman, a radio, and the largest earthquake in US History.

 Anchorage, Alaska. 1964. The largest earthquake in US history.

A part-time radio reporter, her teenage intern, a general on leave, and a local hobbyist find themselves at the centre of a remarkable relief effort. Live on air, Genie Chance must take unimaginable risks to save her community and family from chaos. But as temperatures plummet and news of an even greater threat reaches the relief effort, Genie must decide how much she really owes her listening audience?

Based on the incredible true story of the Great Alaskan Earthquake, Down to Chance is a heartwarming portrait of a community in crisis with the whole world listening in. Maybe You Like It’s madcap new show promises frenetic action, frantic multi-roling, and immersive live sound.

Down to Chance has been awarded the Edinburgh National Partnership show by The Pleasance and Theatre Royal Plymouth. It will premiere at Edinburgh Fringe 2025 – 14:10 Beside, The Pleasance, 30th July – 25th August.

Maybe You Like It creates collaborative, high-energy stage shows, audio shows and podcasts that entertain and engage audiences with accessible, comedic work. Our shows are story-driven, told in a fluid- filmic style, built on “imagination, wit and a mountain of metatheatrical humour” The Scotsman. Maybe You Like It are Pleasance Associate Artists 2025-2027. 

23 JUL
9PM
£9 STANDARD / £7 CONCESSION

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Concessions

Concessions apply to students, under-18s, over-60s and more. For more info on our concession policy click here→

Accessibility

All performance spaces and facilities are fully wheelchair-accessible. For more info please contact Box Office on 0207 498 4699.

Ticket Collection

We operate a paperless box office system. You will be emailed a receipt once you have booked in advance. There is no need to print this off, just state your name at the box office on arrival.

Café Bar

Serving a menu of hot drinks, craft beers, wine and seasonal cocktails before and after every show and a full home-made food menu including freshly baked pastries, delicious cakes and savoury light bites from Friday – Sunday.

Content Warnings

This show contains loud noises, and distressing or potentially triggering themes

Find out more here.

Age Recommendation

12+

Duration

1h

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