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Banjos and Juggling: A World Vaudeville Adventure
Theatre
Cabaret
Brian Tomaszewski A high-energy, one-person variety show blending live acoustic music, juggling and storytelling into a joyful theatrical journey. Performer Brian Tomaszewski PhD, weaves banjo, guitar, tin whistle, singing in multiple languages, percussion and looping with dynamic juggling to explore how rhythm, motion and timing connect cultures. Drawing inspiration from Appalachia, Ireland, Eastern Europe, China and East Africa, the show brings global musical traditions to life through sound and spectacle. Rooted in classic vaudeville and shaped by world travel, it’s fast-paced, visually engaging, warmly interactive and family-friendly. None
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Fight or Flight
Theatre

Fight or Flight

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Noe Productions Fight or Flight is a one-act play with two alternate endings that follows the story of two trans men who find and lose love for one another. Showcasing 14 scenes in a non-linear timeline, Fight or Flight is sure to keep the audience on their toes! With a twist ending, the audience chooses the characters' fate. The jury are aware it is life or death. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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Who We Become: The Moonshot Tape by Lanford Wilson
Theatre
Deep Flight Productions Award-winning, five-star production of a play by a Pulitzer Prize winner. In this compelling monologue, Diane, a successful writer, returns to her Missouri hometown to help her ageing mother. Responding to questions from an unseen local interviewer, she revisits pivotal moments from her past. Written with Wilson’s signature lyricism and emotional clarity, the play explores memory, identity and the moments when lives quietly change course. ‘Perhaps one of the best performances you will see at the Fringe this year’ (BroadwayBaby.com). ‘Incredible’ (Independent). Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of sexual violence, Strong language/swearing
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Mind Full
Theatre

Mind Full

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Mon Espoir How do you know what is reality and what is not? Mind Full: new writing by Lewis Teckkam. This surreal, Brechtian and Beckett-esque play combines quirky humour with existential thoughtfulness. Conscience, Memory, Imagination and Intrusive Thoughts explore what it means to live in a body that needs help with everything. Except thinking. Entertaining, provocative and darkly funny, Mind Full examines society, disability, politics, and the arts. It questions our individual and collective responsibilities and hopes to inspire audiences to imagine real change. For the better. None Age category: 12+
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Rockbeth
Theatre
Music

Rockbeth

10 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

More The Merrier After a sold-out, head-banging debut, Rockbeth returns to the Fringe: louder, darker, and even more deliriously doomed. A prophecy. A power-hungry frontman. A band teetering between glorious world domination and total backstage collapse. When ambition collides with reverb and blood-red stage lights, the fallout is spectacular. Featuring classic rock anthems from AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, and The Sex Pistols, this is Shakespeare with riffs, fate with fuzz pedals, and murder most metal. Expect shredded guitar solos, unhinged visions, thunderous drums and tragedy at full volume. Part live gig, part Shakespearean meltdown... all killer, no mercy. Scenes of violence Age category: 12+
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& taxes
Comedy

& taxes

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Michael Thomas Kennedy We’re all going to die! So we might as well laugh about it. In this solo clown show, Jasper the Ghost (Michael Thomas Kennedy) will finally achieve his lifelong (and deathlong) dream of being a world-famous comedian, explore the ups and downs of being a ghost, process the harsh truths of his own death, and may even help one lucky audience member cross something off their bucket list before it’s too late. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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Pajama Talks
Theatre

Pajama Talks

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Ad Astra Productions Pajama Talks is a coming-of-age story following childhood best friends Abby and Nina as they relive memories of their sleepovers. Together they are forced to confront their friendship, their girlhood and their personal identity. The show examines the joys and hardships of growing up and grief in all forms, asking the question: are the people we’ve loved and lost still with us? A play about platonic love, figuring out life and existential conversations in the middle of the night. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 12+
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When Judas Met John: Dylan and Lennon
Music
Folk
Brothers Broke Listed by one professional reviewer as one of 'five shows not to be missed at this year's Edinburgh Fringe', this show compares the like-minded and socially conscious lyrics of Dylan and Lennon. It addresses key questions regarding their relationship – why was Lennon in awe of Dylan only to deride him years later, and why did Dylan keep it to himself that he 'really dug the Beatles'? Irish duo Brothers Broke compare, adapt and perform a unique interpretation of songs by both artists in their own acoustic folk and blues style. None Age category: 12+
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The Poetical Life of Philomena McGuinness
Theatre
Moon Rabbit Theatre How will history remember you? As the person you are, or the person you want to be? It’s 1939 and Philomena is on her way from Dublin to London to join the British war effort. But can she live true to the poet inside her when she is constantly being defined by her role in the war? Philomena is a poignant and funny solo play, infused with poetry and inspired by the true stories of Irish nurses in WWII. 'Charming, funny, soulful and heartfelt' \*\*\*\*\* (BroadwayBaby.com). \*\*\*\*\* (TheWeeReview.com). \*\*\*\*\* (TheEdinburghReporter.co.uk). \*\*\*\*\* (TheatreAndArtReviews.com). None Age category: 12+
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The Legend of Queen
Music

The Legend of Queen

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Night Owl Shows Take a regal journey through the incredible music of one of the greatest rock groups of all time with Peter Marchant and the incredible Night Owl Band. Includes hits Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Gaga, Don’t Stop Me Now and so many more. Night Owl brings you more than just the music with a new take on the tribute genre that has won awards, sold out shows and standing ovations worldwide. Watch multi-instrumentalist Peter Marchant display his infectious stage presence coupled with a voice that can carry some of the biggest songs of all time. None
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A Pirate Adventure!
Kids

A Pirate Adventure!

10 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Viva Arts and Community Group Join Captain Jellybones on a swashbuckling, laugh-out-loud pirate adventure as he races to rescue Christina-Anne from the wicked Captain Skullduggery! With the help of Scallywag Sam, Dame Saucy Sally and you. Will good triumph and evil walk the plank? Set sail to a topsy-turvy time when pirates ruled the seas and surprises lurked around every corner. Packed with great songs, big energy and barrels of fun, this brand-new family show is perfect for little pirates at the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe! None
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Come From Away
Theatre
Musical

Come From Away

10 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Viva Arts and Community Group Come From Away is based on the remarkable true story of an isolated community called Gander in Newfoundland, who played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover, when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travellers with music, an open bar and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+
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Who We Become: Breakfast at the Track / A Poster of the Cosmos by Lanford Wilson
Theatre
Deep Flight Productions Award-winning, five-star production of two one-acts by a Pulitzer Prize winner. The first, a two-hander, captures a pre-dawn hotel room encounter between a couple. The second, a monologue, is set in a Manhattan police station, where a tense interrogation becomes a searching exploration of love, identity and human connection. Distinct in tone yet thematically linked, these plays trace private moments when ordinary lives are tested and reshaped. ‘Tragic themes… superbly acted’ (The Student Newspaper). ‘Stoner gives a superb performance’ (TheReviewsHub.com). Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing
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La Musicca von Scene / Sonata
Theatre

La Musicca von Scene / Sonata

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Thor Theatre Guliz Portakaloglu Turkish-Norwegian theatre-maker Guliz Portakaloglu travels to Edinburgh with her new show. It is a solo theatre performance where a former actress creates a theatre play through improvisation, using objects found on stage to reflect on love, home, and music, as emotions awaken through sounds and theatrical remnants. None Age category: 12+
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Behind the Laughter
Comedy
Stand-up

Behind the Laughter

10 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Henry Churney T/A Laugh For Life Comedy (LFLC) Laugh For Life Comedy’s Behind The Laughter is the journey of a mental wellbeing comedy teaching course. Come and see how this course has helped these individuals with their own issues as they bring to you their own original stand-up comedy performances. Showing how comedy has helped them increase their confidence, their mental wellbeing and feel part of a community. Laugh For Life Comedy will show you how mental wellbeing and stand-up comedy work in harmony using social prescribing at its best. Highly Recommended Show (FringeReview.co.uk). 2026 brings even more acts! None Age category: 16+
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Sitting on a Cornflake: Lennon and McCartney
Music
Folk
Brothers Broke Irish duo Brothers Broke compare, adapt and perform a unique interpretation of songs by Lennon and McCartney. This alluring acoustic 45-minute show compares the individual styles and personalities that contributed to a unique partnership that saw both composers constantly driven to better themselves and produce groundbreaking and game-changing songs that always kept the world’s greatest band several steps ahead of everyone else. Brothers Broke modify and present the songs in an acoustic folk-blues style, exploring influence, inspiration and the competitiveness of this collaborative, yet often independent, songwriting partnership. None Age category: 12+
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Grandma's Shop
Theatre
Comedy

Grandma's Shop

7 Aug 2026 - 19 Aug 2026

Julie Flower Clothes, cats and counterculture. Sheffield, 1989. Loveable, eccentric septuagenarian, Hilda, has run a second-hand clothes shop for decades. The profits feed 30 stray cats. One day, a journalist from The Guardian walks in... Hilda's granddaughter, Julie Flower, returns with her 5-star Fringe 2024 hit! A solo, multi-character show about family history subverting expectations. Step inside Grandma's shop, a nostalgic world of old carrier bags, pools coupons and vintage clothes... presided over by an unlikely punk icon. \*\*\*\*\* (ThreeWeeks). \*\*\*\* (List). 'You will leave bathed in the warm glow of humanity at its best' \*\*\*\* (TheEdinburghReporter.co.uk). None Age category: 12+
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Betsi
Theatre

Betsi

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Her Story Theatre Company Following sell-out Welsh tours, Her Story Theatre Company presents Betsi – the electrifying story of Betsi Cadwaladr. From humble beginnings to globetrotting adventures, Betsi's extraordinary life culminates in her most daring venture: in her sixties, defying all conventions, she sailed to the Crimean battlefield to serve as a nurse, where she famously clashed with Florence Nightingale herself. Through flashbacks and poignant interviews, this superb script by Welsh playwright Adele Cordner brings Betsi's indomitable spirit to life with heart-stopping excitement and tender humanity. Prepare to laugh, cry and be swept away by this unforgettable theatrical experience celebrating a true trailblazer. None Age category: 12+
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The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue
Theatre
Cabaret
Comedy

The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue

17 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2026

Canada’s Cheesecake Burlesque Revue, winners of the Burlesque Hall of Fame Best Large Group 2024, are celebrating 20 joyously ridiculous years of burlesque brilliance! This high-energy, gloriously camp, feel-good spectacle is a buffet of comedy, curves and body confidence! Expect silly group numbers, quirky songs and delightful solos bursting with glitter, glamour and giggles! The Cheesecakes serve up a delicious slice of sass! Bringing their message of body acceptance to Edinburgh, proclaiming proudly that every body is welcome, and every body is fabulous! None
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The Italians in England
Theatre
Physical Theatre
Comedy

The Italians in England

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Action Theatre (Italy) Early 1570s. Some years before Shakespeare. Commedia dell' Arte's combination of mask, comedy, wild plots, hilarious improvisation and women performing on stage is taking Europe by storm. Queen Elizabeth I insists on seeing the Italian players at her royal court. Following their success at the 2024 Fringe, the Italians are back in an adaptation of Flaminio Scala's canovaccio, The Jealous Old Man, featuring a ten-strong troupe, leather half masks, exquisite costumes, live music and four-part harmony. 'A rare chance to see such work done this well' \*\*\*\* (BritishTheatreGuide.info). \*\*\*\*\* (GetYourCoatsOn.com). More information The show alludes to sex but in a mild manner. Age category: 12+
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Back to Black: The Story of Amy Winehouse
Music
Night Owl Shows Following sell-out runs worldwide, this award-winning show returns to take you on a moving journey through the career of a modern legend. Includes Valerie, Rehab, Back to Black and more. Starring Reine Beau and the award-winning Night Owl Shows band. Night Owl brings you more than just the music with a new take on the tribute genre that has won them awards and sold out shows worldwide. You won’t just hear incredible songs, but also feel them with Reine’s incredible soulful and heartfelt renditions coupled with the renowned Night Owl Band. None
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Caledonia
Music
Folk

Caledonia

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Elsa Jean McTaggart Highly skilled Scottish duo Elsa McTaggart and Gary Lister return to the Fringe with a joyful celebration of Scotland’s finest folk and Celtic music. Brimming with warmth, humour and musical mastery, they create an atmosphere of ceilidh and craic, reimagining traditional tunes through fresh arrangements and original compositions. Featuring a rich array of Celtic instruments and styles, the performance is interwoven with engaging storytelling and evocative video footage. A proven Fringe favourite, the duo have earned five-star reviews for every new show over the past 11 years. This sparkling production is a true gem not to be missed. None
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Bella
Theatre

Bella

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Jin Hi Soucy Rand In this raw and riveting one woman show, JinHi lays bare the moments that fracture and forge a life. Through fierce honesty, sharp humour and unexpected grace, her monologue traces love, illness, art and resilience, inviting audiences into an intimate reckoning with survival and selfhood. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+
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Are Musical Comedians a Chinese Psyop?
Music
The Kev A mild-mannered Mandarin tutor by day, The Kev was a satirist in China. After writing two albums of Chinese-language songs and going viral, he decided that this wasn't edgy enough. He subsequently decided to beat the bland out of the British and Irish music scene. His work is characterised by a mix of bottomless cynicism and life-affirming silliness. Reviews confirm that this show will inspire tears of laughter because the material is hilarious, and tears of shame because you found the material hilarious. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing
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199 Jokes Before Lunchtime: Danny Matinee!
Comedy
Stand-up
Danny Matinee Sell-out show, Edinburgh Fringe 2025! As featured in The Times and Telegraph Best Jokes of Edinburgh Fringe 2025! An insect joke? Tick. A tartan joke? Check. Join Danny Matinee for at least another 197 one-liners including props, pictures, 'guess the punchline', bonus puns and more. Includes a farmer gag that's corny, and an optician joke that's cornea. Suitable for all ages and for fans of Olaf Falafel, Masai Graham, Milton Jones, Mark Simmons and Tim Vine. 'Finely crafted... slick wordplay... near-faultless timing' \*\*\*\*\* (TheEdinburghReporter.co.uk). 'A brilliant way to set up your day' \*\*\*\*\* (UKTW.co.uk). None There is the opportunity to participate but no one has to!
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Blood Me Up Marjorie!
Comedy

Blood Me Up Marjorie!

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Steve Hemsley and Aly Cranston from Project M Productions Blood Me Up Marjorie! is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy that peeks backstage at a murder mystery. Don’t miss your chance to go behind the scenes, where nothing goes to plan. Watch a cast of chaotic characters battle to keep the murder mystery alive and their dead body dead in this razor-sharp comedy where the laughs come thick and fast. This hilarious feel-good show has been entertaining audiences across the south of England and makes its Edinburgh Fringe debut. None Age category: 12+
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A Cat in a Box
Theatre

A Cat in a Box

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Tom Nemec A deeply personal solo play that tells a story everyone can relate to. Through darkly humorous and dramatic monologues, Tom explores love, loss and hope growing up in an alcoholic, dysfunctional family, showing how trauma shapes our lives. Offering that no matter how dark the past, the present holds the possibility of light. 'Nemec avoids all of the flaws of the genre that make autobiographical solo plays cringeworthy' (Showtones.com). 'For a moment, we were united in our collective experience, and in our resolve to heal' (ArtsIndependent.com). None Age category: 14+
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Erika. Reflections on a New Era
Theatre

Erika. Reflections on a New Era

7 Aug 2026 - 21 Aug 2026

Enebro Teatro The play explores the power of the arts in general, and theatre in particular, as a tool for resisting the rise in violence and war in contemporary society. Erika is a Jewish woman born in Germany who now lives in Madrid. She is the director of a cadet residence and the central figure in the story. She is caught in a conflict between two residents: Adrian, who is preparing to enter the Spanish Army, and Khalil, a Syrian refugee training to enter drama school. None Age category: 12+
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Celtic Tales
Music
Folk
Storytelling

Celtic Tales

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Elsa Jean McTaggart Following the success of the sell-out show Hebridean Fire, multi-instrumentalists Elsa and Gary return with Celtic Tales, enchanting audiences with myths and legends of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. This dynamic duo masterfully blend heartfelt ballads with high-energy jigs and reels, alongside traditional and Gaelic songs, creating an unforgettable musical experience. Their seamless storytelling transports listeners to Scotland’s rugged beauty, showcasing the region’s rich culture and heritage. With every performance, Elsa and Gary ignite the stage, leaving audiences inspired, uplifted and craving more. Don’t miss this extraordinary celebration of Scottish music that honours tradition while thrilling audiences everywhere. None
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Women of Rock
Music

Women of Rock

7 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2026

Night Owl Shows After critical acclaim in 2025, this electrifying show journeys through time with the women who changed rock forever, from the 1950s to today. Celebrate Janis Joplin, Joan Jett, Suzi Quatro, Heart and many more. Led by the raw power of Reine Beau and the award-winning Night Owl Band, the production blends iconic songs with inspiring stories, revealing how these trailblazers fought against the tide. Expect soaring vocals, driving guitars and moments that give you goosebumps. You will leave with your soul rocked, your spirit lifted and a renewed appreciation for the fearless women who made music history. None
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Bean vs The Robots: A Solo Show Musical
Theatre
Midge Lema / Lemabean Productions Bean is trapped inside her spaceship. And now you’re trapped with her. Unfortunately for you, Bean lost her memories and must play sad little songs on her keyboard in order to get them back. While she sings, you start to lose all sense of time. But don’t worry. In space, there’s always time. Or is there? As Bean unravels, she remembers why she, and perhaps you, needed to go to space in the first place. A sci-fi exploration of grief through the funny, wistful and weird eyes of a lost space traveller. None Age category: 12+
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Loft Clearance
Books

Loft Clearance

7 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Eileen Mahony Join Eileen as she rummages through a hundred years’ worth of possessions that have accumulated in her loft. It's like finding an old diary but in physical form. Collections, hoardings and family traits abound. What will she cling onto? What will she let go? But where will these pieces of her go to? Enjoy 50 minutes of light-hearted despair as the clearance unfolds. None Age category: 12+
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Merlesque: How an Adult Woman Became a Mermaid
Comedy
Storytelling
Elle Rochford Merlesque is ultimately a tale about a tail. Dr Elle Rochford is a policy expert uprooted by America’s 2024 presidential election. Finding her PhD useless in a dry job market, Elle decides to get wet. A real fish out of water epic, Merlesque is the true story of how she transformed from a statistician into a birthday party mermaid. Because sometimes all you can do is lean into the absurdity, challenge fascism, and keep treading water. More information Feigned nudity, no actual nudity
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Dan Bastianelli: The Boy Who Drew Doors
Theatre
Cabaret
Magic
Dan Bastianelli Magician Have you ever wondered where your imagination could take you? A boy draws doors on a blank chalkboard, soon discovering they lead to worlds beyond imagination. Each new adventure sparks wonder, reveals the impossible, and transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. Edinburgh magician Dan Bastianelli combines storytelling with masterful sleight of hand to guide audiences on a journey of discovery and astonishment, creating a magical experience that reminds us that anything is possible when we open the door to the unknown. 'Incredible range of magical talent' (WorldMagicReview.com). ‘Highly skilled magician’ (AllEdinburghTheatre.com). None Age category: 12+
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In Her Hand
Theatre

In Her Hand

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Surgeons Hall Museum In Her Hand draws on real journals and letters from women serving with the Scottish Women’s Hospitals in WW1. This defiant, darkly witty play follows an unlikely friendship forged through service on the Balkan front. Through the pages of Francis’s journal, an unlikely friendship sparks amid chaos. Thrown together, two very different women confront catastrophic injuries, scarce supplies and constant danger. Armed with quick thinking, gallows humour and fierce determination, they forge a bond strong enough to survive the harshest conditions. Go Home and Sit Still? Aye Right! Ticket includes Surgeons’ Hall Museum entry. More information Mild bad language Age category: 12+
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Pierrepoint: The People's Hangman
Theatre

Pierrepoint: The People's Hangman

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

No Frills Theatre Company Albert Pierrepoint was an English hangman who executed an estimated 435 people in a 25-year career with HMP Prisons between the 1930s and 1950s. During his tenure, he was responsible for the executions of several high-profile murderers including the Acid Bath Killer – John Haigh, and Ruth Ellis – the last woman to be hung in England. Another was the case of one John Reginald Christie of 10 Rillington Place infamy. Through the executioner's eyes, this theatrical production dissects and scrutinises Christie's crimes and examines how he came to be on the end of a rope. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 12+
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Treasure Island
Theatre

Treasure Island

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

BB&N Theater Brace the main sails, land ahoy, and shiver me timbers! Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless classic comes to life in this new interactive adaptation. This show is designed to entertain audiences of all ages. Following on from their successful debut with The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Buckingham Browne & Nichols School returns with their favourite Scottish author's tale of pirates, castaways and hidden gold. A fast paced swashbuckling romp accompanied by music and flashing child-friendly plastic blades. We invite you to set sail and join the adventure! Singing and dancing is optional. Audience participation
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Bipolarcoaster
Theatre
Musical

Bipolarcoaster

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Amanda Andrews Are people born on the mental health spectrum, or is the mental health spectrum thrust upon them? Inspired by personal experiences with bipolar disorder, Bipolarcoaster is a one-woman play about finding freedom on the other side of uncomfortable self-awareness. Amanda Andrews’ narrative comes to life with original music by Kyle Lacy. Bipolarcoaster premiered at the Rochester Fringe Festival in 2025. Audience remarks include: 'favourite at Fringe', 'relatable and encouraging', 'resonated with me and made me laugh'. NYC-based artists. AmandaAndrews.net. KyleLacyMusic.com. Strong language/swearing, More information References of sexual harassment and substance abuse. Age category: 16+
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A Highly Suspect Murder Mystery: Knives In
Theatre
Comedy
Highly Suspect A famous author. An impossible murder. Knives are out for renowned detective Beignet Blank, but can he peel back the layers before he wakes up a dead man? Award-winning mystery maestros Highly Suspect return to the Fringe with a brand-new hilarious interactive murder mystery for the audience to solve! Featuring a fiendish plot, evidence packs to examine and cryptic clues to crack, can you deduce whodunnit? Fun, frivolity and fatalities guaranteed! Sold-out show 2021-2025. ‘Prepare to have your funny bones and little grey cells equally tickled!’ (BroadwayWorld.com). Audience participation
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Stitch in Time: A Knitting Cabaret
Music

Stitch in Time: A Knitting Cabaret

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Melanie Gall Presents Excitement! Drama! Romance! And... knitting? An award-winning hour of lost wartime knitting songs. Bring your knitting (or crochet) and stitch along to toe-tapping, needle-clicking tunes. Come out and have a "ball"! During the World Wars, millions of women knitted for the soldiers. Mere days after the first bullet was fired, dozens of knitting-themed songs began to appear. After the wars these songs were lost, but this cabaret concert, this music – a clever, sweet and entertaining footnote in history – has been preserved and given a chance to live again. 'Amazing!' (Guardian). \*\*\*\*\* (GlamAdelaide.com.au). None
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The Sins of the Father
Theatre

The Sins of the Father

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Cat Isaacs One man’s decision determines the fate of the family. Where they’ll live, who they’ll interact with, what they’ll believe… The patriarchal idea that the father is the head of the home, while the system below him, never equal in standing nor given equal respect, suffers on behalf of his decisions. What happens when decisions go too far and we neglect the individual identities of our children? Through Suraya’s life we explore the inherited burden and what it means to carry it. One woman. Four characters. A journey into family dynamics and how they affect us…. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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Tim Kenneth Kicks the Bucket
Theatre

Tim Kenneth Kicks the Bucket

11 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Kestrel Eye Productions After their professor, Tim Kenneth, suffers a mental breakdown in class, obnoxious prankster Scooter and teacher's pet Pencil embark on an odyssey through New Jersey, saddled by the weight of their own existence and with complicated feelings towards their lecturer. After its sold-out run in New York and debut at the Edinburgh Fringe, this academia-set dark comedy returns, bolder and brighter than before! Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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Grief Encounters

Grief Encounters

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Imogen Defriez The last train of the day to France, 11:54pm. Three siblings embark on an emergency journey from London to the south of France, to be with their dad in hospital, experiencing some bizarre moments and encounters en route. This fast-paced, silly, tender one woman show will leave you wanting to tell everyone in your life you love them. We don't have long on this earth, let's make it count. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 12+
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Best of the West End Musicals
Theatre
Musical

Best of the West End Musicals

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Jaz Alice Music Best of the West End Musicals – experience the magic of the West End in one electrifying show. Featuring unforgettable songs from the world’s best-loved musicals, this high-energy celebration brings together iconic anthems, heartfelt ballads and show-stopping numbers. With powerhouse vocals, emotional storytelling and dazzling theatrical flair, Best of the West End captures the spirit of London’s greatest stages. From timeless classics to modern favourites, this uplifting concert showcases the breadth and brilliance of musical theatre, proving there’s no business like show business, leaving audiences ready to give it a standing ovation. None
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Daisy Pulls It Off
Theatre
Comedy

Daisy Pulls It Off

10 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Viva Arts and Community Group Returning to the Fringe, Viva bring you this fast-paced, much-loved romp through 1920s girlhood by Denise Deegan. Daisy Meredith is off to Grangewood School for ‘Gals’ but she finds herself the target of a mean campaign of tricks and false accusations. Undeterred, Daisy launches into a mission of her own – to find the Beaumont Treasure – beat the bullies and save the school! An affectionate and hilarious parody, Viva’s Daisy Pulls it Off delivers a feel-good, charming and utterly spiffing show. Complete with a gripping on-stage hockey match and daring clifftop rescue! None
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Material Girl: Madonna The Icon
Music

Material Girl: Madonna The Icon

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Night Owl Shows Award-winning Night Owl Shows chronicle the story of the most successful female artist in history, starring Voice of the Fringe 2025 Maia Elsey (Derek Awards). This anticipated journey spanning from Like a Virgin, Papa Don’t Preach through to Ray of Light and beyond, will remind you why Madonna’s story is the most inspiring of all pop music. The unique formula that has won Night Owl Shows international acclaim brings Madonna’s story to life through a spellbinding performance from Maia Elsey and her dynamite band. Relive the magic of the ultimate Material Girl. World Premiere. None
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Divas of Soul

Divas of Soul

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Following the success of Divas of Jazz, we return with an evening celebrating the voices that have shaped soul music across generations. Tracing the journey from roots to the present day, this stunning show weaves iconic songs with engaging stories. Expect a carefully crafted blend of classic soul and modern favourites, revealing how the genre continues to evolve and inspire. Elegant and intimate, this beautifully curated show offers a pause from the frenetic Fringe. Rich with soul, stories and irresistible groove! None Age category: 12+
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Flesh

Flesh

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Softplanet Productions Scotland's first serial killers! Now on its third Fringe run! A fast, funny and furious contemporary musical resurrecting the grisly tale of Burke and Hare and their relationship with the Edinburgh medical establishment. A tale oft told – but not in this way! 'Catchy tunes and dance routines will have you singing and dancing in the aisles and maybe bring a tear to your eye!' (NorthWestEnd.com). Flesh is the 2026 Fringe musical must-see! Scenes of violence, Strobe lighting Age category: 12+
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Daughter of Sweden – That One Princess Who Got Drunk with Lizzie I and Thrown Out of England
Theatre
Teater Kaleido, By/With: Cecilia Säverman, Director: Judith Hollander Award-winning one-woman show, bringing royal scandal and the high seas to life. When Sweden's 19-year-old Princess Cecilia Vasa is caught with a lover in 1559, Europe thinks the scandal will tame the harlot. But Cecilia is just getting started. Condemned, filthy rich and yearning for freedom, she enters Renaissance Europe where war, chastity and men rule. Could friendship with Queen Elizabeth I of England grant her the independence she craves – or why not a life of piracy? Translated into English. None Age category: 12+
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Democrazy
Theatre
Physical Theatre
Comedy

Democrazy

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Action Theatre (Italy) From the company behind The Italians in England comes an extraordinary tale about democracy and dictatorship, told through Balinese mask, music and physical theatre with Edoardo Vanoni and Denis Haugh. Cycling through the countryside of a tropical island, an Italian tourist loses his way when his phone battery dies. He enters the home of an old mask maker and from then on a remarkable political story unfolds. This play explores the lure of populism and the common traits shared by dictators, reflecting the political realities shaping our world today. The show is dedicated to Alexei Navalny. More information The show includes mimed representations of war. Age category: 12+
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A Highly Suspect Murder Mystery: ABBAsolute Murder
Theatre
Comedy
Highly Suspect It’s the Continental Song Contest 2026! But when competition royalty BABA are found garroted inside a portaloo, 'the name of the game' is catching the killer! Award-winning mystery maestros Highly Suspect return to the Fringe with a new hilarious interactive murder mystery for the audience to solve! Featuring a fiendish plot, evidence packs to examine and cryptic clues to crack, can you deduce whodunnit? Fun, frivolity and fatalities guaranteed! Sold-out show 2021-2025. ‘Prepare to have your funny bones and little grey cells equally tickled!’ (BroadwayWorld.com). Audience participation
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Waving
Theatre

Waving

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Dogs in Wellies In a coastal studio, a portrait takes shape and old roles are redrawn. The talented artist is no longer a woman her children recognise. Her adored son and overlooked daughter are rocked by the change. What washes up when the tide retreats – and what stories vanish with the shifting sands? Waving is a moving and humorous look at the nerve centre of a creative yet destructive family. In Rosalind Philp’s debut play, time and reality blur in a vivid exploration of life, loss and identity. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 14+
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John Wayne Gacy: The Killer Clown, Born Evil?
Theatre
No Frills Theatre Company Gacy was one of the most prolific serial killers in US history. Between 1972 and 1978 in Chicago, he was responsible for the rape, torture and murder of at least 33 innocent teenage boys and young men. He became known as the Killer Clown due to his public performances as a clown prior to his crimes. In this theatrical piece, his story is told from his own perspective in chilling, vivid and unrelenting detail. This production is in memory of the 33 who died at the hands of a 'devil in disguise'. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
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Gaudi: God's Architect
Theatre

Gaudi: God's Architect

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

AGAP Theatre Genius? Madman? Saint? The story of Antoni Gaudí, internationally renowned visionary architect responsible for Barcelona's towering Sagrada Familia. The sell-out 2024 Fringe show written and directed by Stephen Callaghan returns with a revised version marking the centenary of Gaudi's death. As all eyes turn towards Barcelona for the completion of Gaudi's masterpiece and the case opens for Gaudi's canonisation, Callaghan heads a cast of three bringing to life the powerful and enigmatic events and characters surrounding God's Architect. ‘Acting is strong throughout... engrossing’ (AllEdinburghTheatre.com). 'Superb writing' (Derek Awards). 'Sincere storytelling' (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Fun and educational' (Scotsman). More information Scenes of a road accident (tram crash)
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Mason King – The Mind Spy
Theatre
Cabaret
Magic

Mason King – The Mind Spy

17 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Elite Entertainment After a sell-out 2025 Edinburgh Fringe run, The Mind Spy returns with an immersive, theatrical, magic and mind-reading experience inspired by real Cold War psychic experiments. Could you be a psychic spy? Expect impossible predictions, thought transmission and unexpected connections as the audience becomes part of the test. Stylish, interactive and quietly provocative, this is psychological theatre where nothing is quite as it seems. Winner of Best Original Show, Liverpool Fringe 2025. 'Mind blowing' \*\*\*\*\* (TheatreAndArtReviews.com). 'Astounding' \*\*\*\*\* (FringeReview.ca). Audience participation Age category: 12+
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JOSIAH
Theatre

JOSIAH

17 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Thousand Miles of Bricks Productions Based on the autobiography of Josiah Henson. Born into slavery in Maryland, enduring 41 years of unimaginable brutality and persecution before escaping to Canada. The play dramatises his unwavering resilience, determination and faith; the indomitable spirit which led him to become a respected leader, minister and teacher. His story inspired Harriet Beecher Stowe to create Uncle Tom in the seminal novel of the 19th Century – Uncle Tom’s Cabin. This is a story that matters today in a time when histories are being erased and challenged. It is a compelling true Canadian story of triumph over adversity. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing, More information Contains the sound of lashing that may be triggering to some. These are historically accurate devices appropriate to the period. Age category: 12+
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WEBBER!
Comedy
Theatre
Musical

WEBBER!

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Grant Sharkey The most audacious, hilarious musical about the life of Andrew Lloyd Webber returns! Marvel as young Webber is guided through life by Margaret Thatcher to achieve a lordship and fulfil his ultimate goal of becoming filthy rich and f*cking useless. Will he ever become a lord? Will he ever get to vote on cutting tax credits for the poor? Find out in WEBBER! Starring Laura Clare Reid and Grant Sharkey. Score, book and lyrics by Grant Sharkey. 'Gleefully filthy!' (Scotsman). 'An absolute hoot!' (BritishTheatreGuide.info). 'Riotous!' (SpeakTheSpeech.co.uk). 'Funny as Hell' (StageToPage.co.uk). Audience participation, Scenes of a sexual nature Age category: 16+
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Achtung! The Only Sauerkraut in Town
Comedy
Stand-up

Achtung! The Only Sauerkraut in Town

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Jürgen Strack Productions Bauhaus meets Tommy Cooper via a Berlin beer hall. Fifty minutes of storytelling, stand-up and absurdist wit from a student of the legendary Ecole Philippe Gaulier. Less of an act, more of an experience: Jürgen explores what happens when German precision collides with honest foolishness. As seen at Altitude Comedy Festival. The only Sauerkraut you’ll need this August. 'Brilliantly mad' (Mike Gunn). 'No one does what you do' (Logan Murray, Museum of Comedy). Audience participation Age category: 16+
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Long Story Short
Theatre
Comedy

Long Story Short

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

New Stagers Four fast-paced comedies about love, life, murder and... houseplants. From dating disasters to domestic dramas and a good old-fashioned whodunit. Two Sides: a couple replay their break up, two memories, two truths, both are right obviously. Hello Plant: a woman finds unlikely relationship advice from her houseplant. I Wrote A Play: a mum unveils her "masterpiece" with an unexpected twist. And, award-winning whodunit, 15 Minutes To Solve a Murder: a period farce where everyone is desperate to solve Tubby's murder. Four Plays. Plenty of laughs. None Age category: 12+
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The Seat of Me
Theatre

The Seat of Me

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Giulia A. Cryan The Seat of Me is a raw, intimate one-woman show about memory, identity and the moments that shape us. With just a chair, a few symbolic objects and fragments of Edith Piaf’s music, Giulia retraces a journey from Rome to New York to Los Angeles – through ballet, vanished mentors, an immigration scare at LAX and an unexpected love story – to ask: what happens when we finally sit with our past so we can stand in our life? Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 14+
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The Unwilling Accomplice
Theatre

The Unwilling Accomplice

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Pigeon Patter Productions Pigeon Patter Productions presents their debut show The Unwilling Accomplice. A horror comedy, following two sisters – Riley a serial killer, Emily her unwilling accomplice. We step into their world as cracks begin to form and the sisters learn that sometimes family shouldn’t be forever... This show tackles the difficulties that come when you can no longer rely on the few people you grew up with, and we ask the question of whether blood relation should be held sacred if all it's doing is poisoning your life. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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Take Care
Theatre
Comedy

Take Care

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Late Shift Theatre Follow Lilian, Richard, Cassandra, Chloe, Aidan and William as they navigate New Year’s Day working in a care home for adults with learning disabilities. While the rest of the world celebrates, they remain on shift, taking care of those who rely on them. Amid outings, new arrivals and the unexpected chaos of the day, these carers face fresh starts, mounting responsibilities, and the quiet resilience required to keep going. Thoughtful, funny and profoundly human, Take Care offers an intimate glimpse into the realities of care work – and the people who show up, every single day. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+
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Witches Corner
Theatre

Witches Corner

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Encapulus Productions Witches Corner is a comedic socio-political play written by Eilidh Smith with original songs composed by Rona Johnston. Born out of injustice and a burning desire for more female-led storytelling, Witches Corner explores the fear of feminine power and the misogynistic roots of the witch trials. Challenging gender-based stereotypes and asking the question – are women still on trial today? Step into the shoes of both the accuser and the accused. Would you follow the crowd, be a bystander or stand up for what is right? Witches Corner will leave you aching for justice. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 14+
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A Case for Magic: For Lovers of Magic and Their Ambivalent Friends
Theatre
Cabaret
Magic
Robert Malissa Magician Upon overhearing: hey, a magician, the lowest form of entertainment, award-winning magician Robert Malissa took the insult as a challenge. Now, he’s pushing back. He will lie, cheat and charm his way into your heart with original sleight of hand and mentalism. Watch as he seamlessly transforms into Mindelagosi, the world's greatest fake psychic, a carnival conman and a slippery card shark while making the case for the art of deception. Malissa proves that being lied to has never been so much fun. 'A solidly joyful evening' (facebook.com/theatreiseasy). Audience participation, More information Audience participation is optional, but encouraged. Age category: 12+
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Heimer
Kids

Heimer

20 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2026

Roarrr Theatre Grandpa Heimer has loved the ocean since childhood. Together with grandchild Charlie, they transform everyday objects into grand maritime adventures. But as Heimer's dementia progresses, his mind drifts further out to sea, and the 'storms' grow wilder. Can Charlie find a way to steer them safely through the waves? Inspired by a true story, Roarrr Theatre blends puppetry, object theatre, and original music into a heart-warming family voyage that gently explores memory, love, and the circle of life. Audience participation
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Carys Should be the UK’s Next Eurovision Entry
Theatre
Carys Jeffrey Evans Carys is campaigning to become the UK’s next Eurovision entry. In this one-woman musical comedy, she builds her case through bold vocals, unshakable self-belief and a growing list of signatures on her petition. Part manifesto, part love letter to Eurovision, the show celebrates big dreams and the reckless optimism required to think that this is going to get the BBC’s attention. Expect abundant ESC references, a curated track list and the joyful delusion to accept nil points if required. A heartfelt, hilarious tribute to the world’s most chaotic international song contest. None Age category: 14+
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Operation Blank
Theatre
Comedy

Operation Blank

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

George Grant Someone has dropped an atom bomb on Copenhagen! With all-out war looming, one junior minister in the British Government must somehow stimulate a response from his hopeless superiors. There’s just one thing standing in his way: Microsoft Teams. Welcome to Operation Blank, the subversive dark comedy debut from up-and-coming Scottish writer, George Grant. Delve into this biting critique of modern online working, that weaves laugh-out-loud humour to themes of unfulfillment and existential dread. It’s the show where nothing happens, and nothing has ever been more entertaining. Leading Light Prize nominee, Scottish Theatre Awards on the Fringe 2025. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
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Woman Seeking Cuddles
Fetish
Theatre

Woman Seeking Cuddles

7 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Hannah Strauss Harper unknowingly slept with her sperm-donor father. After that, nothing was ever quite the same. Making its Edinburgh Fringe debut from New York City, this darkly comic, confessional one-woman show traces that event’s fallout – as shame, grief and reckless desire collide in one woman’s messy, defiant search for love. In a landscape of dating apps, modern polyamory and kink acronyms, boundaries blur and destiny feels algorithm-driven. Raw, funny and unflinchingly honest, Emmy-nominated writer Renwick McAslan asks, in a culture obsessed with connection, why is it still so hard to feel held? Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing
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The Cut of Her Jib
Theatre
Comedy

The Cut of Her Jib

7 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Rubber Ear Productions A wicked, gin-soaked dark comedy set on a stormy Edinburgh Hogmanay. Belinda Crabbs’ husband disappears, leaving behind police tape and three decades of marital fatigue. Enter Barbara, the cleaner with forensic instincts and impeccable timing. What follows is a razor-sharp dismantling of marriage, class and sex. Delivered with biting one-liners and delicious cruelty. Female rage detonates. Widowhood, it turns out, can be an upgrade and menopause absolute murder. From the multi award-winning writer of Sex, Chips & Ouzo, Glasgow Hard Tickets, Death of a Playboy, The Devil Wears Primark. 'A rip-roaring delight!' (Independent). 'Brilliant' (Scotsman). None Age category: 14+
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Zero F*cks
Comedy
Improv

Zero F*cks

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Zero Zero, a New York City based improv comedy team, bring their quick wit and disgusting American humor to the Fringe with their debut show, Zero F*cks. This no-holds-barred comedy show is different every time, as they improvise a brand-new show on the spot based on an audience member’s suggestion. Come see this hot, funny and tastefully crass gaggle of New York performers known for their work at venues such as The Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, Second City, Brooklyn Comedy Collective, iO Theater, The People’s Improv Theater, Magnet Theater and more. Chaos will ensue! Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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The Sound Within with Eisenberg and Stern
Comedy
Created and Performed by Kayla Eisenberg and Marguerite Stern World-renowned vocal coaches, voice practitioners, and "gurus of the throat", Carol Eisenberg and Julie Stern host The Sound Within – an undeniably live musical journey that celebrates the miracle of the organic voice (and demystifies non-truths about the status quo in the entertainment industry). Eisenberg and Stern have launched the careers of countless musical artists – including Savvy&Jacqui, The Almond Brothers and The Plain White Jeans – whom they invite on stage to perform chart-topping hits in this two-person musical character comedy. Audience participation Age category: 12+
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All Aboard the Jazz Express!
Music
Jazz

All Aboard the Jazz Express!

10 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

The Hot Jazz Vagabonds A high-spirited adventure from Paris to Istanbul. Join the Hot Jazz Vagabonds as they transform the dining car of the world’s most glamorous train into a whirl of hot 1930s jazz, smoky European chanson and lively post-war swing, complete with colourful characters, playful audience interaction and a nod to Agatha Christie-style intrigue. Led by singer and actress, Airlie Scott, and her live band, this stylish cabaret blends atmosphere, storytelling and irresistible rhythm in a journey for jazz lovers and curious minds alike. From the team behind five-star Fringe favourite, Paris in a Jazz Age. www.ProntoJazz.com. Audience participation
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Brew Hill

Brew Hill

17 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Pecadillo Productions Gordon suffers from panic attacks and is obsessed with Berlin. Nat is a recovering alcoholic who has visions of the Renaissance painter Pieter Bruegel. And Pieter, the great observer of wit and folly, has something he needs to tell us. As cracks appear in Nat and Gordon's routines and their story begins to overlap with Pieter's, this ‘kooky, self-assured tragicomedy with instant cult classic potential’ (Cherwell) asks the big questions: what is the difference between community and suffocation? Can creativity be home-grown? And is it a good idea to start a brewery if you don't like beer? Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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CAKE: A Crime of Love
Theatre

CAKE: A Crime of Love

17 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

On The Brink It’s 24 hours before Alfie’s birthday party. 24 hours before someone’s going to die. What happens next has everything to do with what happened before. Charlotte has made the cake. Dani has made a mistake – an unforgivable, best-friend-destroying, boyfriend-involving mistake. Darkly funny and deliciously unhinged, this reverse murder mystery slices through jealousy, friendship and the fragile line between telling the truth and protecting the people you love. Because sometimes honesty is an act of violence – and sometimes love is the crime. CAKE asks, who gets to have their cake and eat it too? Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
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Lipstick
Theatre

Lipstick

7 Aug 2026 - 12 Aug 2026

Angelina Nichols A post-apocalyptic tale of beauty, misogyny and bisexual baggage. Amidst societal collapse, Mila and Sam find comfort in their close friendship and budding attraction. It seems possible that the end of the old world could be the beginning of something better. All that changes when a strange man arrives. Joe is desperate for Mila’s companionship, and in exchange he can give her an artefact of her former life: a lipstick. As tensions among the three rise, Mila finds herself caught between Sam’s hopes of a better future and Joe’s offer of the safety of male approval. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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Unexplained Live
Books

Unexplained Live

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Richard MacLean Smith Described by the Guardian as 'the world's spookiest podcast,' with over 80 million streams, Unexplained has beguiled listeners for over a decade with real-life tales of the strange and mysterious. Now, for the first time, Unexplained comes to the Fringe. Join host and creator Richard MacLean Smith in a live interpretation of the global smash-hit show, as he takes you on an eerie journey into the haunting Flannan Isles mystery. The year is 1900. Three lighthouse keepers stand watch on a desolate island, far from home. Until one day, they completely vanish from the face of the earth... None Age category: 12+
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Jessies
Theatre
Comedy

Jessies

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

A Bunch of Jessies Ltd Winner of the Creative Arts Award at the Proud Scotland Awards 2025, this powerful new play follows three unforgettable drag queens – The Jessies – and the staff of the infamous Jessie’s Bar in Scotland. Spanning from 1980 to 1995, the story dives into the highs and lows of queer life during a time of upheaval, hope and hard-won joy. Set against the backdrop of a changing world, this hilarious and deeply moving play is a celebration of resilience, love and the enduring power of community. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Nudity, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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Shanghai Encore! No Script, No Net, No Regrets!
Theatre
Musical
Shangai Encore! Direct from the cosmopolitan Magic City, a collective of wildly talented musical improvisers make their UK debut this summer. Each night, audiences experience an unscripted, ever-evolving musical comedy – no two shows are ever the same! This international ensemble – hailing from France, the US, China, Italy and the UK – spins up movie-style musical storylines, singing competitions and full-blown improvised musicals. Backed by live musicians, the music veers from funk, jazz, hip-hop, pop, to R&B. Come laugh at us – or with us! No net! No regrets! Audience participation Age category: 12+
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Fool’s Gold
Theatre

Fool’s Gold

7 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Agents of Chaos Theatre Company Ettie Best Comedy in a Fringe Venue nominee – here lies a dark comedy about a long underrepresented group: grave robbers (covert-excavators). A twisting show which keeps you guessing and 'balances grotesque dark depths with pure, ridiculous joy' \*\*\*\* (Everything-Theatre.co.uk). Grave-robbing can be a sticky business, so whack on your marigolds and observe this unhinged odyssey with marathon runners, ghosts and… Take That? 'The best show about grave robbers I’ve ever seen!' \*\*\*\* (PinkPrinceTheatre.com). One more dig and David can leave the game, but has he already dug his own grave? Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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A Little Green Leaf
Theatre

A Little Green Leaf

7 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Leaf Collective A Little Green Leaf is inspired by the life of Odette Hallowes (MBE, Legion d’Honneur, George Cross), Britain’s most highly decorated spy of the Second World War. This play tells the story of Odette’s service as an agent of the Special Operations Executive, resilience in the face of Gestapo brutality, survival of Ravensbruck concentration camp, and her remarkable ability to retain her light, humanity and compassion in the face of unimaginable suffering. A Little Green Leaf is a poignant and timely reminder of sacrifice, courage and how one achieves peace. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 12+
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Book Club
Theatre
Comedy

Book Club

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

New Stagers Grab your wine, nibbles and notebooks and get ready to join Linda and her fellow “book clubbers” as they attempt to dissect the classics. This award-winning comedy explores the idiosyncrasies of a mismatched group brought together (through Linda’s heavy persuasion) by their love, or mild interest, in books. As they journey through the novels, free-flowing wine and endless crisps, one question remains: can this motley group of strangers actually become friends? And what exactly is a cheese puff? None Age category: 12+
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O Brave New World, That Has Such People In’t!
Theatre
Mulberry Theatre Company The sky, it seems, would pour down stinking pitch... and for Maya the rain wouldn’t stop coming. Her parents are away, tending to her sibling in hospital, leaving Maya in a house that doesn’t feel like home. Her saving grace is a garage of junk left by the previous owners. With the help of her cat, she fetches stories from across town, bringing them to life. But when the town floods, she is forced to step into the real world and find her place amongst the community. Fringe First winners return. None
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Bachelors of Fine Arts
Theatre
Comedy

Bachelors of Fine Arts

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Method in Madness Co. Our college stalker is facing a felony. We skipped depositions for rehearsals. Picture this conservatory fairy tale: BFA besties, chaotic sublets, borrowed underwear and one super-fan who confused method acting with method stalking. Partners stolen, careers nuked, faculty too dazzled by "genius" to spot the red flags. Bachelors of Fine Arts is a dark two-person comedy that roasts ambition gone cultish, institutions that shrug at sabotage because "talent," and the noble tradition of smiling through betrayal. Not true crime. Not therapy. Come watch us process publicly and affordably, or... something like that. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of sexual violence, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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Don't know? Have a go!
Theatre

Don't know? Have a go!

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Fast Snail Productions Where do forgotten memories go? What’s the meaning of life? Why is this so hard to answer? Don't know? Well lets have a go! Welcome back for one last time to everyone's favourite quiz show. One lucky contestant will trudge through the trials of the evening in an attempt to enter The Tunnel of Mystery. Fast Snail Productions invites you to their brand new one man show that explores the power of memory, the pressures of living and the hope that love and music can give us. You won’t want to forget this! Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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Operation Market Garden
Theatre

Operation Market Garden

17 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Inspired Theatre A powerful new piece of verbatim theatre, inspired by the wartime diary of Welsh paratrooper Neville Neads, captured during the 1944 operation of the same name. Offering a raw, personal perspective on war, identity and survival as a prisoner of war, the show centres the real testimony of the often-overlooked foot soldier. This is a story of resilience and remembrance, told from the ground up. Drawn directly from Neads’ own diary and letters to his fiancée, the production traces his experience and that of his comrades during almost a year in captivity. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, More information References to discrimination (distressing symbolism and war imagery) Age category: 12+
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One House on Brick Lane
Theatre

One House on Brick Lane

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Mulberry Theatre Company From the Fringe First winning Mulberry Theatre Company, One House on Brick Lane is an original play rooted in East London. Set in a single house, centuries collide with the voices of past and present. In 1985, a Bangladeshi family faces eviction amid protests. Through stories told by Huguenot weavers of anti-fascist resistance, migration and community struggle, the house reveals its memories. Drawing on oral histories and lived experience, this powerful production asks who gets to belong when home is under threat. Created by young East London voices, it celebrates resilience, humour and collective hope. More information References to racial violence and discrimination.
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Don’t Rain on My Parade!
Theatre

Don’t Rain on My Parade!

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Miss Lossie Mouth Don’t Rain on My Parade is a bold, hilarious and heartfelt 50-minute cabaret-theatre show starring award-winning Highland icon Miss Lossie Mouth. Featuring hit songs from stage and screen, razor-sharp comedy and moments of moving honesty, it tells the story of a boy who loved a fabulous dress and grew up under Section 28 – turning shame into sequins. With council-estate courage, queer resilience and gloriously camp theatricality, Miss Lossie Mouth celebrates identity, survival and sparkle in an uplifting show packed with heart, humour and powerhouse diva spirit. None Age category: 12+
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Room 1219
Theatre

Room 1219

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Keystone Theatricals Hotel St Francis, San Francisco, September 1921. The principal players – silent movie star Roscoe ‘Fatty’ Arbuckle, actress Virginia Rappe and rabble-rouser Maude Delmont. Room 1219 – a room of secrets. Roscoe Arbuckle – the man who turned slapstick into gold – is at the top of his profession; but a charge of murder sees his world come crashing down. With his future career in tatters, Arbuckle becomes Hollywood’s first fall guy! This is Roscoe Arbuckle’s story – his rise to fame and his shameful downfall at the hands of the public, the press and Hollywood. More information This production includes non-graphic references to alleged sexual assault, illness, death and alcohol abuse within a Prohibition-era setting. Age category: 16+
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1 Moment in Time
Theatre
Cabaret
Magic

1 Moment in Time

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Sean Alexander Back for a third consecutive year at the Edinburgh Fringe, magician and mind illusionist Sean Alexander returns with his five-star show, 1 Moment in Time. This is not a standard magic show. Through jaw-dropping illusion and sharp mind-reading, Sean explores the defining moments that shape our lives. Personal stories unfold live on stage, placing the audience at the heart of the experience. Praised as a 'must-see' (BritishTheatreGuide.info) and named 'one of the standout performances at the Fringe' (NorthWestEnd.co.uk), this acclaimed production continues to captivate audiences year after year. Audience participation
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The Orchardist
Theatre

The Orchardist

18 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Magdalen College School Drama A boy jumps from a thirty-foot oak tree and survives unmarked. It's the first day of the evangelical summer festival, The Orchard, and newcomer Lucas immediately makes an impression among the other children. The younger kids believe he’s a miracle maker. But Benji is the pastor’s son, and he won’t give up his assumed leadership easily. Meanwhile eldest girl, Ruth, isn’t sure that what Lucas is doing are acts of God. But as the "miracles" grow in extremity, so too does Lucas’s influence. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence Age category: 12+
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The Knocking
Theatre

The Knocking

10 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Black Cat Theatre Company Three sisters pack up their deceased mother's house during a thunderstorm. They discover an ancient story that is close to home and has resonance with their childhoods. Together, all three, reluctantly confront the past and – with the help of another figure in the room – reconcile the future. Strobe lighting Age category: 14+
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Teen Spirit
Theatre
Comedy

Teen Spirit

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Blackstar Productions Noah is dead. He spends his afterlife in limbo, passing the time with failed 90s grunge rocker Elijah. When he starts seeing his living brother Alex, Noah finds himself torn between the worlds of the living and the dead. Finding out that his time in limbo might soon be up, he must tie up all the loose ends of both his life and after-life before he dies... again. Part coming-of-age comedy and part ghost story, Teen Spirit is a bittersweet comedy about grief, ghosts and grunge rock, complete with alternative fashion and a concert atmosphere. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
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In the Cold Light
Theatre

In the Cold Light

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

George Grant The gravestones of two friends pull a journalist into an investigation he hopes will bury the past. Instead, it unearths the harsh reality of staying silent, confronting him with the one story he refused to tell. Following his five-star run in 2025, Scottish playwright George Grant returns with this powerful meditation on identity and grief. Making it’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut, In the Cold Light is a sharp, funny and quietly devastating exploration of how we mourn – and what we leave unsaid. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
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Paris in a Jazz Age: The Memoirs of Eloise Defleur
Jazz
Music
Theatre
The Hot Jazz Vagabonds Step into a Parisian cafe – relive the music, romance and glamour of the Jazz Age through the eyes of chanteuse Eloise DeFleur and her talented band. Featuring vintage swing, evocative chanson and timeless classics performed live, this stylish cabaret transports audiences to the smoky clubs of 1930s Paris and beyond. 'As Eloise, Airlie Scott sparkles like a coupe of champagne at one of Gatsby’s shindigs' (GetYourCoatsOn.com). The five-star reviewed show blends storytelling, music and charm. More information Brief discussions of grief and wartime.
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Silly Goose!
Comedy
Stand-up

Silly Goose!

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Silly Goose Comedy We're all a bit silly from time to time aren't we? Well, we're on the hunt for the Silliest Goose in town! Join us and three comics as we discuss your silliest stories, whether it's saucy scandals, funny first dates or office outrages. There are prizes to be won for the Silliest Goose. So come down and tell your story! Or don't... and just watch as the best in the business make you honk with laughter over other's misfortune! Audience participation Age category: 16+
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Parkies
Theatre

Parkies

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Honey Badger Productions / Kerr Arts Collective Porn star wannabe, retired accountant, Croatian student on a gap year, Christian proselytizer and a drag queen in training. We all live and work together in a remote corner of one of America’s most beautiful national parks. Parkies is a train wreck of humour, mischief and intrigue. Come take a look at what happens when this land of misfit toys collides with greedy corporate America and the National Park Service. None Age category: 12+
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It's a Mystery!
Theatre

It's a Mystery!

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Tim Benzie For those who have ever wondered ‘whodunnit’ and why... Detective Tim Benzie examines the clues that drew him to the genre as a child – from Scooby Doo to Encylopedia Brown, to gobbling up the entire works of Agatha Christie as a teenager. Along the way he draws draws connections between obsessions with detective films the the TV series Murder, She Wrote. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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I Killed My Father
Theatre

I Killed My Father

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Irving Diptera 'This is the story of how I killed my father. Mostly.' Between demeaning beer auditions and his mother’s relentless calls, Irving performs a bitingly funny, "mostly true" autopsy on his own masculinity. From the salt-aired trauma of Veracruz to the grit of Mexico City, he dissects a paternal lineage of absentee biological fathers and the ghosts of men who only knew how to leave. A visceral, darkly comedic excavation of what we inherit, what we kill, and the high cost of a graceful exit. Scenes of violence Age category: 14+
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Bloody Knees
Comedy

Bloody Knees

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Psychologists say inside everyone is a child screaming to be loved. But all this adult child screams for is lager, a wank and late-night TV. Being a woman in your twenties is hard, being a terminal layabout is... not harder, but that doesn’t stop Cass whining about it. Best friend Georgie wants Cass to make something of life (and pay her half of the rent), as the audience is jettisoned through a kaleidoscope of snapshots all twenty-somethings relate to: botched interviews, unrequited ‘love’, public hysteria, and yearning for a childhood innocence you'll never return to. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+
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ADEY
Books

ADEY

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Bethlehem Wolday-Myers / RED SEA POETRY Having graduated from drama school in 2023, Bethlehem is now navigating one of the toughest industries by herself – but she's never truly alone. Living at home with her traditional Eritrean mother Tsehaynesh, Bethlehem doesn't know what privacy is! Being a stoic woman of culture, Tsehaynesh struggles to understand Bethlehem's career in the arts. To make matters worse, something drastic happens to Bethlehem, meaning she'll have to work harder than ever. ADEY is a heartfelt semi-autobiographical play which combines spoken word, music and movement to transport us from vibrant West Green Road, Tottenham to palm tree covered Asmara, Eritrea. Audience participation Age category: 14+
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Footloose: Youth Edition
Theatre
Musical

Footloose: Youth Edition

7 Aug 2026 - 12 Aug 2026

Cup and Dagger Get ready to cut loose as Footloose storms the Fringe with heart-pounding choreography, dazzling performances and a soundtrack bursting with legendary anthems. When a small town bans dancing, one determined teenager sparks a rebellion that will have you cheering, laughing and dancing in your seat. Expect explosive energy, unforgettable characters and showstopping numbers celebrating courage, community and the power of self-expression. Whether you know every lyric or are discovering the story for the first time, this vibrant production promises pure joy, rhythm and unstoppable celebration that will leave audiences buzzing long after the curtain falls. None
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Collateral Damage
Theatre

Collateral Damage

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Without Compromise Theatre 'You can’t force someone to open up, can you?' In the aftermath of tragedy, a mother drowns her sorrows, one daughter lashes out at the world, while another soldiers on through the storm. The Laing family have been through thick and thin together but now lead separate lives. In the wake of Alex Laing’s release from prison, can they mend the rift between them, or have some wounds been cut too deep? Collateral Damage is a new-writing drama, tackling themes of generational trauma, mental health and recovery, through the lens of working class and queer Scottish women. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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Spring Awakening
Theatre
Musical

Spring Awakening

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

KGS Theatre Company KGS Theatre Company returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe after a highly acclaimed run of Katzenmusik in 2024, with a production of the cult phenomenon Spring Awakening. This smash-hit musical follows a cast of teenagers in 19th century Germany, dealing with all of the turmoil that comes with growing up and discovering who you are. This rock-folk subversive hit has captivated audiences for two decades, and is not one to be missed. It contains swearing and features themes of sex, abuse and suicide. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
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Film Noir Frog
Theatre
Comedy

Film Noir Frog

7 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

On The Fly Theatre Film Noir Frog, gripped by a dirty sense of morality, continues their pledge to clean the crime-ridden city. Finding themselves the number one webbed suspect of a recent arson attack on a city landmark, The Bowling Alley, they seek to wash the city with a slippery, slimy hard truth. With the whole of the morally ambiguous police force and their local pub against them, what secrets will they find amongst the rubble? How many prop cigarettes will they get through? Will Martha ever leave them alone? No, she won't. Screw Martha. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
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Not Black Enough
Comedy
Storytelling
Stand-up

Not Black Enough

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Nate Fleming This show mines the depth of human identity while deftly exploring all sides. Who am I kidding? This show is just me proving how Black I am. Because I am so Black. Nate takes us on a journey through his life using storytelling from his childhood and beyond to fix racism in America. In one show he fixes all of American racism. I promise you. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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Truth Warrior Network... Live!

Truth Warrior Network... Live!

7 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Little Green Men An incompetent CIA station chief, his new British-Korean interpreter, and an immortal Korean guerrilla find themselves entangled in reckless covert ops and secret psychedelic brainwashing experiments in 1952 Seoul. Flash forward to the present day where conspiracy king Andy Payne has been banned from every major platform and now takes his underground broadcast live, ranting about the lizard people and government mind control. History as hallucination, disinformation as fact, and conspiracy theories on acid. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing
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Does the Oracle Speak Truth?

Does the Oracle Speak Truth?

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

July2septembertheatre Modern day worshippers seek answers from the Oracle – the speaker of gods – to help them through their past, present and future. But how long will this support last? Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 16+
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The Oxford Alternotives A Cappella: A Degree of Harmony!
The Oxford Alternotives Oxford University’s finest mixed a cappella group make an exciting return to the Fringe! Featuring a repertoire that spans from the timeless classics of Queen, Toploader and ABBA, to modern hits from Adele and Bastille, the Alternotives have been a Fringe favourite for over 15 years. As Oxford’s longest-running student a cappella group, it’s safe to say they’re scholars of the genre, bringing a unique style that stands out from Oxford’s traditional chapel choir scene. Previous years have performed on BBC One's Pitch Battle and UK Finals of the ICCA. None
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1 Missed Call
Theatre
Musical

1 Missed Call

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Chris Duke A missed call. A quick call back. 'I’m fine'. This one-man musical unfolds entirely through phone calls that become songs, charting one ordinary evening as the cracks begin to show. An ex who has moved on. A father he cannot impress. A friend he has drifted from. Each conversation peels back another layer of pressure, expectation and self-doubt. The music shifts as the mask slips, blending sharp humour with raw honesty. At its heart, this is a story about masculinity, silence, fatherhood and the quiet weight many men carry, even when they insist they are coping. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 12+
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The Land Beneath Our Feet
Theatre

The Land Beneath Our Feet

10 Aug 2026 - 14 Aug 2026

LeftCoast and Nathan Parker One man, one garden, one last day. On his last day in Blackpool before the waves take it away, Ted, an old-timer with a big heart, recalls the stories and people who made his beloved community garden so special. This new play, written and performed by acclaimed poet Nathan Parker, is full of love, hope and heartbreak as it celebrates community spirit and shines a light on the reality of climate change for seaside towns. This evocative story will leave you feeling inspired, moved and ready to change the world! 'Brilliant, emotional, powerful' (Audience Review). More information Mild swearing Age category: 12+
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The Language of Dreams: A Crash Course
Theatre
Cabaret
Music
REM Doula, LLC A lively revue, led by the REM Doula (publisher of DreamDoctor.com) and his team of REMniacs, blends sketches, songs, multimedia, game-show parodies, improv and audience interaction to explain and illustrate the five key principles of dream interpretation, which will be put into practice using audience dreams to reveal the logic, symbolism and insights of a language we all speak when asleep. Both entertaining and empowering, the show is designed to give the audience the tools and confidence needed to interpret their own dreams starting that night. It's symboler than you think! Audience participation
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How to Write a Novel (or Not)
Theatre

How to Write a Novel (or Not)

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Greyhound Indigo Productions A woman of a certain age is forced to trace the unruly manuscript of her life when a hijacking shatters the ordinary. Life snaps, twists, tumbles. Fear, fury, faith collide. Old choices that sting yet refuse burial. Her fierce devotion to animals becomes refuge and rebellion, a way of loving without condition. Like a ghost walk through the Eternal City’s layered past, memory flickers as she confronts truths avoided about survival, reinvention and resilience. Gathering fragments of experience, she discovers that the hardest story to write is the one that begins again. None Age category: 12+
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Scally-wankers
Comedy

Scally-wankers

24 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2026

Surely Not Productions Join Davvy Scabies on our tongue-in-cheek, adult only, panto inspired adventure. With unhelpful heroes, questionable magic and lots of audience engagement, Scally-wankers is ready to take you on a riotous adventure you won’t soon forget. Whether you’re here for the nonsense, the naughtiness or the narrative, there’s something for everyone to grab onto (pun intended). With re-written songs and unbelievably crude jokes, you might need a drink (or five). So buckle up, settle in and prepare to set sail. Audience participation, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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August McEachern: Be My Friend
Comedy
Stand-up

August McEachern: Be My Friend

7 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

August McEachern You don’t know it yet, but you are one of August’s closest friends. In a one hour elevator pitch, August will convince you that they’re a person you might want to spend more time with. Delusional, bawdy and brimming with love, August is excited to meet you. Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing
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18+ Magic – The Magic Show Your Mum Shouldn't See
Theatre
Cabaret
Magic
Illusionary Productions After a completely sold-out debut run, Ivor Harden is back at the Edinburgh Fringe with the X-rated magic show your mum definitely should not see. Expect jaw-dropping illusions, graphic adult comedy and a dangerously inappropriate German magician who still thinks it is 1979. Nothing is sacred. Not relationships. Not religion. Not you. If you are easily offended and like to complain, then don't f*cking cum. You have been warned! If you like your magic filthy, fearless and wildly funny, welcome to 18+ Magic. Audience participation, Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing
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Outlaugh: Edinburgh
Comedy
Variety

Outlaugh: Edinburgh

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Outlaugh Comedy Outlaugh is a cut-throat comedy and social strategy competition show using the rules of the reality show Survivor. Over the course of six shows, twelve comedians will face off in comedic challenges for immunity, while the losers have to vote each other out at tribal council. Every show will feature unique comedy challenges and live eliminations, with a chance for audience members to help their favourite contestants with hidden advantages. Twelve comedians. Six shows. One (similar to / legally distinct from) Survivor. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing
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CinderGorilla: The Musical
Kids
Musical
Theatre

CinderGorilla: The Musical

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Gareth P Jones, The Ministry of Mini Musicals Award-winning author / performer / musician Gareth P Jones presents a one-man, one-audience musical. Using a ukulele, piano, trumpet, loop pedal and two puppets, he asks you to help him turn his picture book into an all-singing, all-dancing musical extravaganza. Interactive, immersive, silly and funny with catchy tunes, thumping beats and singalong songs, carefully crafted for all the family to enjoy. Audience participation
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A Desperate Remedy
Theatre

A Desperate Remedy

18 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Magdalen College School Drama May 1606. In the Tower of London, Father Henry Garnet awaits a traitor’s death in the morning. Through his last confession, we follow the Gunpowder Plotters’ doomed conspiracy as Garnet wrestles with his own conscience and the indefatigable will of charismatic ringleader Robert Catesby. As Catesby recruits a group of desperate men, including the enigmatic soldier Guy Fawkes, we are led to question just how far a man will go for his friends and his faith. This exciting new play offers an intense, fast-paced and moving portrayal of one of the most infamous events in our history. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence
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The Last Days of Liz Truss?
Theatre

The Last Days of Liz Truss?

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Oxia Theatre Company / Emma Wilkinson Wright Join Liz, on her last morning at Number 10, in an exploration – equally comic and tragic – of the tensions in politics: between ambition and ability, vision and reality, going short and playing it long. Can a fighter ever quit? This award-winning production (Emma Wilkinson Wright, Best Actor, London Pub Theatres Awards 2025) comes to Edinburgh after a West End Transfer to London at The Other Palace Theatre in March 2026. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
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Eve and Adam
Theatre
Comedy

Eve and Adam

17 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Little Darlings Tr*mp got elected – again, the environment is f*cked and capitalism rules. But this show isn’t about that – Eve and Adam explores a modern-day woman, obsessed with enemies to lovers, seeking honour as a way to get back with her ex and wanting to right the wrongs of the world, in a desperate attempt to change the world by going back to the very beginning... to make Adam eat the Apple instead of Eve. Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
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3.2.1. Hold Me on Stage
Theatre

3.2.1. Hold Me on Stage

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Selin Bakan / Stüdyo Kolektif Hello, I’m Daphne Bell. From my left profile I’m shy; from my right, I’m remarkable. I can sing – sometimes I even feel like a soprano. I’ve been trapped inside a claw machine for a long time; perhaps I wanted it, too. From behind the glass, I wait to be chosen, to be noticed, to be valued. Would you choose me? I think I need to hold me on stage. This play portrays Daphne’s struggle with invisibility and inadequacy as she seeks recognition. Social pressure and past traumas become her greatest obstacles. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 12+
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The Last Ballad
Theatre

The Last Ballad

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Performed by Tuli & Co In a land where music has been losing its ground in the dreary desert of despair, a voice arrives with latent promise. Among the mysterious world of mythical sea creatures, guardians of ancient secrets and enticingly melodic voices, one soul discovers that compassion can ripple through even the deepest darkness. As destiny intertwines beneath moonlit waves, the courage of a single human being heals old wounds and awakens lost dreams. This play is a journey through pain, love and redemption, reminding us that even one heart, steadfast in hope, can transform the entire world. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 12+
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Written Off
Comedy

Written Off

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

The Dutch Cords Theatre Company In Written Off, Phil Deed and Sal Powers have typed themselves into a difficult corner. Phil is a best-selling romantic novelist, brilliantly marketed to Gen Z by his bulletproof agent / publicist, Sal. Together, they’ve forged a life-affirming genre for the social media age – and accidentally become emotionally entangled in the process. But Phil's grown to despise the saccharin-sweet characters that have made them a fortune, and wants to take the genre to an altogether darker place. This new comedy-drama explores a creative partnership, where head and heart are pulled in drastically different directions. None
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An Tinne
Music
Storytelling

An Tinne

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Anne Martin Anne is from the Isle of Skye and has sung all her life. In 2024 she was inducted into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame, recognising her status in Gaelic song and performance. An Tinne, is the true story of the Macpherson family "cleared" in 1875 to Australia. It was inspired by the slabhraidh, a cooking pot chain carried with them and still cared for by their descendants. Through song and spoken word, the performance links past, present, Scottish Gael, immigrant and indigenous Australians while evoking a current relevance with pathos and beauty. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 12+
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Mistakes Were Made: Shiver Me Timbers!
Theatre
Comedy
Bottoms Up Theatre Three heroes. One dungeon. No dragons. They’re back, and this time they’re on a boat! Bottoms Up Theatre returns with Mistakes Were Made: Shiver Me Timbers! When the crew’s treasure hunt takes an unexpected turn, it’ll take all their daring to set sail... and to survive your dice rolls. You shape the action from the comfort of your seat in this exhilarating and hilarious show! This is Mistakes Were Made’s third outing at the Edinburgh Fringe and we’re back once again at Surgeon’s Hall. Will this magical tabletop improv show sell out yet again?! Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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Shadows, Mirrors, Echoes
Theatre

Shadows, Mirrors, Echoes

10 Aug 2026 - 14 Aug 2026

Badminton School In seeking to explore how social media defines our reality, this play reimagines the story of Narcissus and Echo for the social media age. Weaving in Plato's allegory of the cave, we ask questions of the nature of the reality we glimpse through the screens of our phones. At what point does reflection become distortion and what is left behind as a digital echo once the screen has been turned off? How easily does the illusion of reality we see projected towards us consume and devour us – are we willing participants or slaves to the algorithm? None Age category: 14+
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Body Parts
Theatre

Body Parts

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

University of Bristol DramSoc Recently widowed May (60s) is visiting her eldest, Carmel (32), in her new house in rural Scotland. She brings her youngest, Margot (22), who suffers from immense Catholic guilt. May begins an affair with Carmel’s long-term boyfriend. Using cutting-edge facial mapping software invented by our collaborator, Alensi Studios, Body Parts is a taste of the future of theatre. Live art and technology meet in this experimental dark comedy which confronts ageing, guilt and the insatiable sexual appetite of an older woman. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
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Magical Maestro
Theatre
Cabaret
Magic

Magical Maestro

17 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Oliver Tabor Incredible magic, elegant illusion and mysterious melodies performed to an eclectic soundtrack on a gramophone. British Magical Champion, member of the Magic Circle and creator of London's longest running magic show, Oliver Tabor conjures impossible happenings including bubbles morphing into glass, music notes plucked from thin air, and magical curiosities inspired by the music that shaped him. Be taken on a magical musical journey featuring marvels, mystery and melodies. 'A modern-day gentleman of magic' (The Magic Circle). 'Oliver was so good it made me realise the true value of going to see a magic show' (Sun). Audience participation
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Mind The Gap Year
Theatre
Comedy

Mind The Gap Year

13 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Wabi-Sabi Productions Four teenagers. Twelve months. Endless possibilities. Four teenagers are ready for a taste of the real world before they embark on... whatever comes next. As they plan their adventures and start to figure out who they’ll be, a frightening realisation hits: a gap year can’t last forever. There’s so much to do and only so much time. Will they rise to the challenge and forge an iconic legacy, or crumble and question everything? Only time will tell... Filled with laughs, live music and a touch of pathos, you can't miss it. Audience participation, Scenes of violence Age category: 12+
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Earth to Squiggy: A Lenny and The Squigtones Musical
Theatre
Musical
Natalie Lander and Alex Ellis A ground-breaking musical comedy starring real-life daughter of David L. Lander (TV's Squiggy from Laverne & Shirley) Natalie Lander and Alex Ellis. Squigronica (Lander) and her best friend Leni (Ellis) embark on an intergalactic rock ‘n’ roll mission. Convinced her father was abducted by aliens, Squigronica believes that a once-in-a-lifetime cosmic alignment is her only way to reunite with him. Natalie Lander and Alex Ellis reinvent the songs of David L Lander and Michael McKean with hijinks, hilarity and heart as two best friends navigate the meaning of life and beyond. None
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Waiting For Elvis
Theatre

Waiting For Elvis

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Plush Tiger Productions March 3, 1960. Elvis is returning to the US after completing his military service in Germany. His flight stops at Prestwick Airport for refuelling. Margaret Rutherford (the definitive Miss Marple) while waiting in the departure lounge for her London flight, meets Elvis fan, Albert, hoping to glimpse the King. 'Quietly moving two-hander imagines a meeting that changed a life' \*\*\*\* (TheWeeReview.com). 'Life affirming' \*\*\*\* (ThreeWeeks). Previous productions Noiseless & Patient, 'Beautiful and lyrical' (FringeGuru.com), and When Kurt Met Thora, ‘As an imagined piece of entertainment folklore, it’s priceless’ (TheStage.co.uk). None Age category: 12+
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Trans Butch: Glorious Dog Woman
Comedy
Fetish

Trans Butch: Glorious Dog Woman

24 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2026

Ash Routh Gather round pups, and let mother butch (Ash Routh) take you for a walk through werewolf media, kink and shame. Trans Butch: Glorious Dog Woman is a one tran show about finding community, identity and an insatiable love for the moon. This show contains partial nudity, audience participation and the ritualised sacrifice of deadnames. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing
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Putting the Ass in Brass
Theatre

Putting the Ass in Brass

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Four Headed Dragon Soap suds, brass bands and a 1970s sexual awakening. A cornet-playing youth cheerfully derailed by bum notes, feisty women and very questionable choices. From analogue grime to digital chaos, I've stumbled, squeaked and occasionally hit the right note, uncovering embarrassing truths and buried stories along the way. This one-man romp is a noisy, nostalgic revelation of identity and heritage from bigotry to the digital age. Sharp, cheeky and utterly unpolished, it's a blast through the past with all the wrong notes, laughs and just enough courage to blow me right out of the closet. None Age category: 12+
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Crystal Unclear: An Improvised Séance
Comedy
Improv
Shellshock! Improvised Comedy Come restless spirits and gather here as Shellshock! Improvised Comedy presents a night of hilarious, mystic mayhem with Crystal Unclear! Each night, our mediums will guide you through a never-before-seen tale of a long departed soul, made up on the spot, based on your suggestions. Expect tall tales and terrifyingly funny twists in this narrative-driven improvised comedy show. For everyone from supernatural superfans to those who prefer to live firmly grounded in reality, come along for laughs aplenty in a unique show each night! Audience participation Age category: 12+
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The Great Shakespeare Showdown
Theatre
Comedy

The Great Shakespeare Showdown

7 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Flying Solo! Presents Draw your quills, sharpen your wits and polish your pickaxes for the Great Shakespeare Showdown! Cheer, hiss and boo with the silver miners of Leadville, Colorado through this highfalutin verbal duel as the acclaimed Shakespeareans and renowned thespians, England’s Sir Charles GoodKnight and America’s Mrs. Twelvetrees, do battle using Shakespeare’s own words to be crowned The Wild West’s Best Bard 1882. Audience participation, More information Audiences are encouraged to cheer their favorite and boo the opposition. Audience may also be asked to take on the characters of certain Leadville dignitaries. Recorded gun shot.
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You Never Know: A Song Cycle
Theatre
Musical

You Never Know: A Song Cycle

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Laura Sofia Productions Featuring music from In Pieces: a heartwarming love story about life, relationships and the people you didn’t end up with. This powerful, contemporary musical features a pop-driven score that dives deep into echoes of love, loss and self-discovery. Starring the next generation of musical theatre performers, the award-winning song cycle is told through a series of memories following seven classmates as they learn to embrace the pieces of who they are and see where that leads them. In Pieces has garnered an international fanbase, millions of streams and a massive social media following. None Age category: 12+
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Rainbows!
Theatre
Cabaret

Rainbows!

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Tim Clarkson Do you remember the excitement in school science lessons when the teacher declared today the class would be doing a practical? Tim the gentleman scientist is bringing a medley of real live chemistry and physics demonstrations on stage, at least four of which will create rainbows in different ways. The price for this is twofold: 1. Money. 2. He will discuss the history and chemistry of various cool rocks he's bringing, like what makes rubies fluoresce and the idiot who got pyrite named fool's gold. There will be no fire or loud bangs. Autism friendly. None Age category: 12+
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Table for Two
Cabaret
Magic
Theatre

Table for Two

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Jack Kenyon Debuting at Edinburgh Fringe, Jack Kenyon leaves a magical impression. Table for Two is abundant with moments of pure impossibility, astonishing coincidences and logic-defying mysteries. Jack takes the audience on a playful, magical journey before answering the big question; can a magician successfully land a second date? Audience participation Age category: 12+
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Human Jukebox

Human Jukebox

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

KAJOLE Forget your troubles and get happy with the hottest new game show to hit the UK in years! Featuring six different theme nights: Throwback, Country/Folk, Broadway, Divas and more! Teams of two compete to race up the Lineup Ladder, take the Total Tunes Test, and try to beat the Human Jukebox in the Musical Mashup Medley round. The lucky winners will play in the ultimate Winner's Circle – the Pucko round! We've also got door prizes, wacky minigames and laughs galore! And you never know what other surprises might be in store for random audience members throughout! Audience participation, Strong language/swearing
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The Umbrella Man: What We Talk About When We Talk About the JFK Assassination
Books
Comedy
Martin Fitzgerald Dallas, 22 November 1963. The main event is supposed to be on Main Street – crowds fifty deep, a blizzard of ticker tape. A few blocks away in Dealey Plaza, the scene is quieter: a handful of people, clear skies. A man with an umbrella. A woman with a polaroid. A dressmaker with vertigo. These are the strange, true stories of the ordinary people who opted out of the main event, only to spend the rest of their lives unable to leave it. Scenes of violence Age category: 16+
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Tori Morancay: Le French c'est Freak
Comedy

Tori Morancay: Le French c'est Freak

7 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Tori Morancay Tori Morancay's debut solo show, Le French c'est Freak, dives into Frenchness, fiascos and bad decisions with bold, self-deprecating comedy. Raised in France and now based in New York, Tori unpacks cultural confusion, and the chaos of chasing love and applause with an accent she has no intention of losing. Sharp, high-energy and unapologetically honest, this is a feverish hour about identity, dating disasters and the glamour of falling apart. Strong language/swearing
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Edward Albee's The Zoo Story
Theatre

Edward Albee's The Zoo Story

7 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

The Classic Theatre Project The Zoo Story is an award-winning, shocking and timely look at fragile, toxic masculinity. An absurdist masterpiece by the celebrated American playwright Edward Albee, this one-hour startling drama explores an unlikely friendship between Jerry, a socially awkward outcast, and Peter, a domesticated publishing executive who meets the man who may help him burst out of his suffocating, personal zoo. The ending is as shocking in 2026 as it was at its premiere in 1959. From The Classic Theatre Project in Yorkshire, producing classic stage works up close. None Age category: 12+
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Macbeth: Blood & Bluegrass

Macbeth: Blood & Bluegrass

7 Aug 2026 - 12 Sept 2026

Macbeth: Blood & Bluegrass is a reimagining of Shakespeare’s dark tale of ambition and betrayal, set to a soundtrack of Americana and bluegrass music. With humour, heart and live music, the award-winning Barden Party transform the Bard’s tale into an unforgettable theatrical experience. A critically acclaimed, highly original adaptation of the Bard’s dark tale. Tragic yet uplifting, tender, raucous, poignant and high-energy. Set to a live score of Americana and bluegrass music, the multi-award-winning New Zealand troupe blend classic literature with a modern twist alongside original arrangements of Mumford and Sons, Dolly Parton and The SteelDrivers, creating an emotional, accessible, toe-tapping theatrical experience.
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The Painted Revolutionary
Theatre
Comedy

The Painted Revolutionary

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Tip Top Theatre Collective Painted Revolutionary is a new political satire where political concepts are (strange, deeply flawed and unrelenting) people. Struggle lives amongst words in her bookshop with Order popping by to make sure she's well and in check. But something's about to happen that hasn't occurred in years – Struggle will have an audience and a burden of responsibility. Bringing change won’t be easy and with a host of complicated concepts and characters, will it be worth it? Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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Sodom, The Quintessence of Debauchery
Theatre
Cabaret
Nikita Matthews Production Written in 1673 and banned for 350 years for its explicit nature, Sodom is a uniquely roaring and salacious restoration farce. King Bolloxion authorises buggery, his Queen, C*ntigratia, and his loyal subjects must survive the ensuing chaos of the realm. General Buggeranthos reports that this policy is welcomed by soldiers. Prince Pricket and Princess Swivia commit incest. With the court and country reduced to erotic madness, Queen C*ntigratia dies. Amid the appearance of demons, fire, and brimstone, Bolloxinion declares he will retire to a cavern and die in the act of sodomising his favourite: Pockanello. Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing
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The Colour of Water
Theatre

The Colour of Water

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Magia Productions In a Zurich university hallway, a group of academics become obsessed with a mysterious “beast” lurking just out of sight. As speculation spirals into certainty, language begins to distort, alliances shift and reality itself feels unstable. The Colour of Water is a sharp, character-led dark comedy exploring grief, perception and the absurdity of intellectual authority. Blending humour with unease, the play examines how quickly certainty can become delusion – and how fragile our understanding of the world truly is. None Age category: 14+
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This Year I Am Going To Die
Theatre

This Year I Am Going To Die

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Turtle Hellion Production Company Convinced his time has come, Jojo invites you to the funniest funeral: his own! Through chaotic conversations with family, friends and therapists, join him on this journey of what it means to die – and most importantly, what it means to live. This dark comedy was originally written for writer-performer Jonas Feind's thesis on the use of playwriting as therapy. It features the voices of many creatives you probably share mutuals with on Instagram and is perfect for fans of comedy, pop culture references and the exploration of mental health. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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The Tears of Nerakhis
Theatre
Musical

The Tears of Nerakhis

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Studio Platero The Tears of Nerakhis is an epic new fantasy musical telling the story of Calanthe, a human girl who runs away to the mythical castle of the god Nerakhis. There she meets his daughter, Alea, and their love will trigger a war between gods and shake the foundations of Creation itself. A modern myth adapted from a fantasy novel, this fully sung-through musical features a sweeping score, iconic characters and merges timeless themes of love and freedom with urgent environmental concerns. In the end, it asks one final question: why is there dew on the grass? Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes
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Escape from Fairytale Land
Theatre
Comedy

Escape from Fairytale Land

24 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2026

Fib and Fable Welcome to Fairytale Land, the world’s most successful theme park, where happily-ever-afters run on a loop. Run by Grimm Corp, it exploits a dimensional rift, forcing fairytale characters to relive their stories for public entertainment. Enter Andie, who knows the park isn’t what it seems. With two documentary filmmakers, she sneaks inside, exposing the truth and daring a midnight character heist. But inside, nothing is straightforward. Memories shift. Stories clash. And some characters may not want to leave. Fast, funny and unsettling, this darkly comic show asks: Is escape freedom, or just another story we’re told? None Age category: 16+
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Cantonese Opera x Children's Interactive Theatre: Dic Dic Chang Chang Playground
Kids
One Table Two Chairs Charitable Foundation Our multi award-winning Cantonese opera adventure is back! Join Captain Dic Dic and Chang Chang at the Cantonese Opera Playground in Edinburgh, where the Cantonese Opera Fairy teaches them skills to outwit the Boring King. But they can’t do it alone – they need you, the audience, to become secret agents in this interactive spectacle. Imagination unlocks mysteries, challenges come to life and families enjoy laughter, adventure and excitement. Experience the beauty of Cantonese opera and be part of this fun-filled mission. Buy tickets now! Audience participation
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Paddy Hill: Inside Out
Theatre

Paddy Hill: Inside Out

7 Aug 2026 - 8 Aug 2026

Conor McClean In 1974, with the Troubles escalating in Northern Ireland, two bombs explode in Birmingham – the biggest mass murder the UK had ever seen. Six Irishmen are given 21 life sentences and left to die in prison as the most despised convicts in history. It would take superhuman strength and indomitable courage for them to prove their innocence. They found it in a diminutive giant called Paddy Joe Hill. This is his astonishing, uplifting true story of redemption against seemingly insurmountable odds. Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
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After 4am
Theatre

After 4am

10 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

After 4am Productions Thea is freshly 18 and eager to work as a bartender at her local nightclub. Nike is the head bartender with dreams of spreading her wings and seeing the world but is burdened with responsibility and financial troubles. Dion, the general manager of the venue, has his eyes set on Thea, while Lachie, a fellow bartender, is a romantic after Nike's heart. This show has flair, drama, comedy, physical theatre, and, for those lucky enough, a free shot. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing, More information Scenes of sexual assault.
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Macbeth’s Midsummer Night’s Dream
Theatre

Macbeth’s Midsummer Night’s Dream

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Studio 919 DC This is not the Macbeth you know; he might be your neighbour. In this modern absurdist adaptation, Macbeth is no longer a character; he embodies the human condition. A Macbeth who kills for power, seeks escape in potions and chooses his mother's early death. Lady Macbeth is clearer-headed but unable to flee. In a collision between gritty realism and surreal distortion, and between classical tragedy and modern absurdity, three pairs of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth mutate across time and space. Two actors. Six souls. Fifty minutes. How do they descend into a midsummer nightmare? None Age category: 14+
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After Careful Consideration
Theatre
Comedy

After Careful Consideration

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

JumpShip Theatre Getting a job is hard. It’s especially hard when you have an arts degree, don’t know what sort of work you want to do, have vague notions of grandeur and can’t pay your rent. After Careful Consideration explores the experience of four friends thrust into post university life, where secret romances, jobs, lack of jobs, jealousy, uncertainty and ultimately an inability to match each other's ideas on how to live a good life leads to breakdown. Brought to you by JumpShip Theatre. Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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My Beautiful Brain!
Theatre

My Beautiful Brain!

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Hannah Rose Curtis Winner of Creative Corner Festival 2026! If you can read this, you’re one step ahead of Hannah! With a mix of humour and heart, this autobiographical play sheds light on the misunderstood world of dyslexia. Get ready to laugh, cry and meet my BRIAN! Find out how Hannah navigates her way through life without being able to read the map. A fast paced, light-hearted look at the realities of a mixed-up girl in a world full of words. Hannah’s story is both relatable and inspiring, with heartwarming scenes, quirky characters and audience participation! Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+
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Graduatric
Theatre
Comedy

Graduatric

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

A Lucy Linford Production A love letter to Educating Rita for an age that can't agree on anything. A fierce, funny and unsettling two-hander about grief, reinvention and the fragile possibility of dialogue. When mature student Susan is accused of transphobia, charged encounters with her tutor force buried grief and long-suppressed truths to the surface. Written by Lucy Linford, a TV writer and graduate of the NFTS and GCU. 'Her bruised characters twitch with hunger' (Colin McLaren, BAFTA-winning screenwriter). None Age category: 14+
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No Ducks Left To Give
Comedy
Sketch

No Ducks Left To Give

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

York Comedy Society The Dead Ducks, finally having moved on from the blasted wasteland of comedy, are perturbed to be invited to the hilltop stately home of a former colleague. As punchlines and corpses begin to pile up, the choice is made clear: commit to the bit or risk being the next body found in the parlour. Will help arrive before daybreak? Will any of the Ducks escape their grisly fate? Can no one really tell that the Cardinal is a bear? The University of York’s premier sketch troupe are back! Supported by Stevie Martin’s student comedy fund. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+
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Back to the Fracture
Comedy
Sketch

Back to the Fracture

10 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

The Malignant Humours (St George's Medics' Revue) The Malignant Humours are making their way back to the Fringe. With over ten years of sell-out shows under our belts and multiple five-star reviews, you will want to McFly, or McWalk, to our show! Back to the Fracture is a fast-paced, medically-based, sketch comedy show that will have you in stitches! Our cast, made up of healthcare students, are certified to perform emergency laughter-inducing procedures. So, travel down to Surgeon's Hall, recharge your Flux Capacitor, and enjoy 45 minutes of award-winning sketch comedy. Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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Magic Ink
Theatre
Cabaret
Magic

Magic Ink

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Lorenzo Lorenzo, magician and member of The Magic Circle, invites you to a captivating mind-reading experience inspired by great stories and the characters that connect us across time. A warm and playful host, he uses the power of words to guide you through unforgettable moments where imagination and reality blur, inner thoughts are plucked from the air and strangers are impossibly connected. Expect laughter, audience interaction and the ethereal presence of Shakespeare and other timeless voices. 'A beautiful masterpiece of a show' (WorldMagicReview.com). Audience participation Age category: 12+
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The Woman in the Box
Theatre

The Woman in the Box

24 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2026

Fragments Theatre Group She is alive... but trapped! In a pristine gallery, a woman stands inside a glass box watched, commodified and silenced. Over the course of one night, the thief and a janitor collide in a fragile space, between fear and rebellion, when the thief breaks in and vows to free her. As tension builds, so does the question: who is truly imprisoned? Blending poetic physical theatre with raw, intimate realism, it is a haunting dystopian exploration of patriarchy, power and control. It lingers, unsettles and leaves you questioning the systems they accept. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of violence, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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Don't Flush Me Yet
Theatre

Don't Flush Me Yet

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

George Williams and Alan Robinson-Rising When a lonely man’s poo becomes sentient and begs not to be flushed, Patrick is dragged into an absurd odyssey through Brighton. As the pair flee Thames Water, encounter drag bars, fortune tellers and a sinister scientist, Patrick is forced to confront his own repression, loneliness and emotional constipation. Ridiculous, heartfelt and gloriously unhinged, Don’t Flush Me Yet is a surreal new comedy about friendship, freedom and what happens when a lifetime of blockage finally gives way. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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Bite
Theatre
Physical Theatre

Bite

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Anovian Productions Twenty-one-year-old Riley spends her time regurgitating her chewed-up thoughts into her journal, finding comfort in her words. Riley's closest confidant, Anna, knows what is really eating away at her, keeping Riley all to herself. The family says Anna leaves a bad taste in their mouths. But to Riley... she is insatiable. Inspired by a true story, Bite opens the door into the complex world of atypical anorexia, bringing to life the small thoughts and voices that nibble away at a person. Because some people just don't get it?! So come on, have a bite. Just for us. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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Wherefore Art Thou, Woman-Hater?
Theatre
Music

Wherefore Art Thou, Woman-Hater?

7 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Acting Speaks Louder Written anonymously and first staged in the Renaissance, Swetnam The Woman-Hater, is where the word misogyny comes from. Star-crossed lovers, swordfights and sexism in the 16th century – it has it all. But how could that possibly be relevant today? Come and judge for yourself... The second show brought to you by Cumbrian production company Acting Speaks Louder, creators of Disco, Baby? 'Outstanding' (FringeReview.co.uk). Created and produced by three up-and-coming artists working across music and theatre. If they don’t take the Fringe by storm, at least there'll be plenty of rain when they get home! Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+
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Poor Little Rich Girl
Comedy
Stand-up

Poor Little Rich Girl

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Tori Piskin I grew up in Manhattan among the elite, and now I've become an anthropologist of my own tribe, examining the absurdity of wealth. My new hour of stand-up is full of Gossip Girl and Succession characters – exploring why money is the one thing nobody wants to talk about honestly. Part confessional, part hilarious sendup of the 1%. None Age category: 16+
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Eight Hours
Theatre

Eight Hours

17 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2026

Queen Mary's Theatre Company Strangers, eight hours, one connection they can't quite explain. Eight hours follows two queer women through the only eight hours they'll ever spend together, it might mean everything – or nothing at all. As the night unfolds, they navigate tension, vulnerability and the question of what if. Upon their first meeting, a fantasy is created between them but when morning comes they are to never see each other again. Is eight hours long enough to fall in love? None Age category: 12+
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9 to 5 JR
Theatre
Musical

9 to 5 JR

7 Aug 2026 - 9 Aug 2026

Stage Skool LIVE Get ready for a high-energy musical adventure as Stage Skool LIVE’s talented young cast brings 9 to 5 JR to life. Bursting with fun, friendship and feel-good songs, this lively production celebrates confidence, teamwork and chasing big dreams. Inspired by the hit 1980 film with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, the story follows Violet, Judy and Doralee as they reach their limit with their overbearing boss. In a hilarious twist, their playful fantasy of taking charge becomes real. With imagination and teamwork, the trio give their workplace a joyful makeover. None
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00:45:00
Theatre

00:45:00

17 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2026

Wilison Labs Five people walk into a room, and only one will make it out alive. 00:45:00 is an experiment that plays out in real time through the lens of a scientist pursuing an answer to the philosophical question: is one person's life more valuable than another's and how can anyone make that decision? This story is about daring those who sit back and watch to do something and exploring what happens when they do. Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing
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Seeksaw
Theatre

Seeksaw

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Pan Pan Collective Transforming the stage to a 'meta-lab' of uncertainty, 'who' and 'not sure who' navigate the intersection of spiritual desire and tech-worship. Inspired by the phenomenon of China's youth using AI chatbots as fortune tellers, Seeksaw explores our desperate craving for omniscience and the wanting of control. This funny, existential, original devised performance – part philosophical inquiry into fate, part mutual consulting for dog-shit level anxieties – captures a snapshot of our contemporary era: in a time of no questions or no answers, what is next? Audience participation
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Live Comedy from Toronto
Comedy
Stand-up
Variety

Live Comedy from Toronto

10 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

The Comedy Lab Toronto Get ready to laugh out loud with Live Comedy from Toronto... well... kinda. Everyone in Toronto is from somewhere else so we brought the best and brightest from everywhere else: Michi (Chile), Clif Knight (Guyana), Dimi Kolovopoulos (Greece), Arsy (Iran), Manny Mangat (India). It's like the World Cup from the 6ix. A fast-paced showcase of sharp-witted jokers, you’re sure to be in stitches every night! Make it the place you cap off the night! Tickets on sale now! Audience participation, Strong language/swearing
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Susan Popadopolas – Bonkers Bingo
Comedy

Susan Popadopolas – Bonkers Bingo

10 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Karen Philp / Susan Popadopolas A bingo game that quickly turns into a character comedy show with jokes, playful roasting, improvised audience moments and absurd monologues about Susan's scandalous past. Susan's partner, Brian the mannequin, adds to an unpredictable anything-can-happen vibe – and the bingo becomes secondary to Susan's outrageous oversharing, shameless flirting, cheeky humour and chaotic fun. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
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Spiral
Dance

Spiral

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Xiaowei Ren Using the body as my medium, I explore life and identity. I try to find my own place within the crowd and let go of unnecessary labels. I want to break down a disciplined body and cross its boundaries to discover a comfortable, natural way of dancing. We twist and tighten ourselves, hoping to become completely clear. We may spiral upwards in growth, but we can also spiral downwards, without knowing where life will take us. Every exploration helps me untie my inner knots. I long for a bright future, but I also fear the hardships there might be. None Age category: 16+
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Queen of The Empire
Theatre

Queen of The Empire

8 Aug 2026 - 14 Aug 2026

Sasha Snowdon Drinking, dancing and debauchery – just another night at The Middlesbrough Empire! And Lizzie, Boro's resident party girl, loves nothing more than a wild night out. But behind the dresses, drunks and drama, her family fractures under the weight of a devastating illness. When Lizzie is ultimately forced to face her reality, is it all too late? Queen of the Empire is a tale of grief, addiction and what it means to be a sister. Darkly entertaining and based on a true story, Sasha Snowdon's Fringe debut promises laughter, complexity, and a cheeky little dance. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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Pink Dolphin
Theatre

Pink Dolphin

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Ashley McLean Fiona's boredom with life has sunk to new lows, perhaps an attractive new-start at the office will be a good distraction. Pink Dolphin is a comic tale of overthinking and repressing what's important. Strong language/swearing
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Caligo Blue
Theatre
Musical

Caligo Blue

17 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Carys and Knightley A love letter to the silver screen, Caligo Blue is a noir musical that reignites 1930s cinematic glamour with the spark of electro-swing and hip hop. When the 1929 Wall Street crash wipes out livelihoods overnight, Lawton Carlyle is pulled into a city drowning in debt and desperation, where faith, rebellion and blind optimism are all strategies for getting by, and none come without cost. Stylish and unsentimental, Caligo Blue explores survival and the price of refusing to disappear. Scenes of violence, More information Mild reference to substance abuse. Age category: 12+
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If I See Him
Theatre

If I See Him

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Nottingham New Theatre In the months following her husband Zach's death, Zoe's life remains intact. She moves through the world with her happiness and her certainty untouched, accompanied by a man only she can see. As those around her insist on naming his death, Zoe begins to question whether absence is real or merely agreed upon, asking where existence ends when love refuses to let it. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+
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Got Mushroom For Sketch Comedy?
Comedy
Sketch

Got Mushroom For Sketch Comedy?

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Exeter Comedy Society Got Mushroom for Sketch Comedy? The students of Exeter Comedy Society are back with their latest sketch show! After a year of being tested by university deadlines and the continually harrowing state of the world, they're here to discover whether there are any funny bones left in their bodies. Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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A Star and a Pearl
Dance

A Star and a Pearl

10 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

MMC Company A dance theatre piece that follows six dancers as they grow up and mature. They chase two things, two key concepts: a Star, what they want to be, and a Pearl, who they truly are. As we age, we face hardships and epiphanies whilst reaching up to our star and down to our pearl. A contemporary dance show with influences of hip hop, gymnastics, jazz and ballet, this show is for any artist who doesn't or does feel like they know their place in this world. Strobe lighting Age category: 12+
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Don't Kill Daisy
Theatre
Comedy

Don't Kill Daisy

7 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Soleil Kohl Daisy is lost in the middle of a desert rave. Your job: keep her alive, no matter what. Through a ridiculous, winding journey through every danger imaginable, Don't Kill Daisy is a choose-your-own-adventure comedy where the audience determines how Daisy’s night ends. And begins. And ends again. Audience participation, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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The Last Girl There
Theatre

The Last Girl There

17 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2026

Queen Mary's Theatre Company When a university student is found dead in her flat, there are no signs of forced entry. No strangers. No one else who could have done it. The only suspects are the three girls who were with her that night – her closest friends. Exploring sisterhood, loyalty and the complicated reality of female friendship – where love and resentment can exist side by side. Because if it wasn’t a stranger, it had to be one of them. Scenes of sexual violence, Scenes of violence Age category: 12+
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The Girls Who Made Us
Theatre

The Girls Who Made Us

25 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Inherits Her Flame Theatre Company The Girls Who Made Us is a tribute to the women who shaped us. After the loss of Auntie Jane, five girls discover a box of memories revealing how Jane met each of their mothers and the lifelong bonds they formed. Through multi-rolling, the performers bring to life their mothers' journeys and how they lend themselves to resilience, sacrifice and identity. As past and present intertwine, the girls confront what it means to grow up as women today. This heartfelt play celebrates survival, friendship and the quiet victories that define who we become. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+
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The Man Who Said Too Much
Theatre
Comedy

The Man Who Said Too Much

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Eoin Carney presents Can two people be together if they always say exactly what’s on their mind? That’s the question in this smutty but sweet film noir comedy for the stage. A private investigator can’t keep his thoughts, including his fantasies about the dames that come to his office, to himself. His poker game has gone to shit. Could there be someone out there for him in this ramshackle world of gumshoes, gangsters and broken promises? It will be a night of cynicism, femme fatales, musings on gaydar and the benefits of smoking, and general perversion. Scenes of a sexual nature Age category: 16+
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The Dolphins Are Still Singing. Can You Hear Them? The Epic of Lee, Me and the Tree
Books
Jill Karlin The Dolphins Are Still Singing. Can You Hear Them? The Epic of Lee, Me, and the Tree is a true funny, mystical, off-kilter soulful journey through love, loss and environmental defiance. When Jill Karlin falls for visionary architect Lee Porter Butler, an improbable romance ignites a daring mission: protecting trees and imagining Ekotecture, a new way for humanity to live on Earth. From handcuffing herself to a tree, to hurricanes, heartbreak and whispering wood nymphs, Jill blends storytelling, humour and poetry. None
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Cyn
Theatre
Music

Cyn

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Lonely Shepherd Productions Cyn – set in 1995, explores the consequences of colliery closures on mining communities across South Wales. We follow Emyr, the sole drinker on a bleak morning at the village pub. He is the son of a miner, who's life trajectory had been scrambled by the closure of the mine. Into this sombre setting stumbles Simon, an Englishman who is out of petrol and, evidently lost. Over the next hour, accompanied by Max Boyce's music, the tensions between the two simmer as the past is interrogated as we look back and ask the question: Where did the heart go? Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
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Miss Thing
Theatre
Comedy

Miss Thing

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Nottingham New Theatre The village of Acklesford is holding their annual charity beauty pageant – and you’re invited! While all eyes are on the stage, the real drama is happening behind the scenes in the storage-cupboard-turned-dressing-room. Will reigning champion Carmen hold on to her crown after the death of her mother? Or will newcomer Felicity finally shake things up? And does anybody know when they’re going to fix the village hall roof? Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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Sissy Boy
Fetish
Kink
Theatre

Sissy Boy

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Jake Bickford Sissy Boy is the story of a Bristolian teen on his way to uni and his online relationship with his femdom goddess. Through humiliation kink in his boyish teenage room, to confused feelings with the lads down at the local, Sissy Boy challenges our taboos while exploring its own, and begs the question of our own desires in a changing world. This one-hour and one-man show is a coming of age comedy that aims to push us past our own insecurities to explore the unspoken taboos in our society. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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Cabin

Cabin

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Daffodils Six friends gather in a remote cabin for a weekend away, hoping to reconnect and escape the noise of everyday life. But as night falls, something shifts. One by one, a friend disappears not just from the room, but from memory itself. Relationships subtly rewrite, shared histories distort and the group’s reality begins to fracture and the only person who realises it is the next one to go. As paranoia and grief intertwine, the cabin becomes a space where truth feels fragile and loyalty is tested. Cabin is an intimate, unsettling exploration of friendship, and truth. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
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Body of Evidence
Theatre

Body of Evidence

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Trauma Recovery In Body of Evidence, Hazel Katherine Larkin brings you on a tour of her body. She explains how various parts were impacted by the sexual violence perpetrated on her – by her father, brothers, and others – throughout her childhood. Audiences may be surprised to learn that more than sexual and reproductive areas of the body are affected. Honest, euphemism-free and surprisingly funny, this piece will affect all who see it. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of sexual violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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Sonder
Theatre

Sonder

18 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Queen Mary's Theatre Company Sonder: the realisation that every random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own. Sonder is a short play which speaks to lived human experience and the discovery of a profound feeling in which you appreciate the beauty of others as equals and other main characters rather than side characters in your own world. Everyone’s journey is the same, yet so vastly different. Sonder stories of people's lived experience and their point in their journey on a shared train ride. None Age category: 12+
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Cellotape
Theatre

Cellotape

18 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Queen Mary's Theatre Company Cellotape follows the intricate relationship between two girls as they grow up and navigate the world of teenage drama, peer pressure and sex. However, we are soon exposed to the harsh reality that even from a young age, some friendships can be toxic and detrimental, as not everything is as it seems between the two main characters. Cellotape uses what I describe as ‘traumatic nostalgia’ in order to reflect on very real societal issues such as the indoctrination of children into abusive patterns. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of sexual violence, Strobe lighting Age category: 14+
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The Dolly Parton Story
Music

The Dolly Parton Story

25 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Night Owl Shows Fully renewed for 2026 with a live band, The Dolly Parton Story returns to the Fringe to take you on an incredible journey through the career of the Queen of Country who currently holds an astonishing 153 major awards, including 9 Grammys and 11 CMAs. Follow Dolly’s incredible journey in this groundbreaking “show-umentary” format. Featuring passionate renditions of Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands In The Stream, Here You Come Again, Coat of Many Colours, Joshua and many more. This astonishing back catalogue is realised with authenticity by Hannah Richards. None
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Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Innsmouth Crown
Theatre
Innsmouth Crown Productions Whilst clearing out her mother's belongings from her care home, Kelly discovers a hidden family secret. Her grandfather was Dr John Watson. As she digs further, Kelly uncovers the truth of the untold final case of Sherlock Holmes: a case involving an otherworldly crown of mysterious origin, and the abandoned American coastal town of Innsmouth. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 16+
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Somewhere, In Between: A Play About Hope
Theatre
Theatre for a Cause Geneva What do people reach for when certainty disappears? Inspired by true events, this play brings together intimate monologues and dialogues moving through love, doubt, grief, humour and everything in between. As voices across ages and experiences are given room to speak, the stage becomes a space for recognition, connection and reflection. Here, hope is not a perfect ending. It is something searched for, questioned and rediscovered, often in the moments when life asks us to keep going without all the answers. From Switzerland, this show makes its international debut at Edinburgh Fringe. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 14+
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Girlbosses and Billionaires
Comedy

Girlbosses and Billionaires

19 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Aireborne Theatre An actress, an influencer, a popstar and a billionaire’s son are geared up and ready to hit the skies. In a history defining moment, an all-female crew* (with one exception) is headed to space. And the best part is, it’s all on camera! So, we get to see what unfolds as these girl-bosses make history. Is this all just an egregious display of wealth and extreme privilege? Don’t be silly, this is fourth-wave feminism. Because we all know that the patriarchy’s biggest weakness is space travel. Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+
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Star Vehicle
Theatre

Star Vehicle

24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Created and performed by Giuliana Mancini Esther knows she's destined to be a pop star. The Pop Princess Programme of Prestige Produces Protégés. Will she become the pop star of her dreams? Or a nightmare like you've never seen? Audience participation Age category: 16+
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Blind Mirth Presents: Improv with a Twist
Comedy
Improv
Blind Mirth St Andrews' sexiest, funniest (and incidentally only) improv comedy group is back at the Fringe with another late-night improv show... this time with a twist! Fancy an old fashioned? A cheeky marg? We can't legally serve you alcohol, but we sure will bring the twist (and the zest). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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Keeping Secrets
Theatre

Keeping Secrets

7 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Balancing Act Theatre and Jim Vetter Productions Engaging, moving and hopeful, this one-person show examines links between what magicians do and what child sexual abusers do – and how secrets can be powerful in positive and destructive ways. Based on the performer’s true-life story from 1970s Boston to today, Keeping Secrets combines acting, visuals and a magic trick or two. A riveting performance, the show explores how traumatic experiences can be transformed into positive action. Creator Jim Vetter has enchanted fans internationally as a magician, mime and actor. Preview audiences call Keeping Secrets: Amazing, riveting, raw, funny, hopeful and that it 'should be on Netflix.’. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 14+
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Sweaty Clowns
Comedy

Sweaty Clowns

7 Aug 2026 - 18 Aug 2026

Aireborne Theatre A miserable new comedy – you are the unsuspecting guests of a Boogie Woogie Entertainments party. A dysfunctional clown double-act wars with a school disco DJ/magician. Their well-meaning manager struggles to keep it together. Everything rides on one final party – and you’re invited. Hopefully, they won’t all kill each other before it’s over. Chaos and calamity unfold in Sweaty Clowns, a darkly riotous yet sincere show about the lengths we’ll go to refuse failure. Audience participation, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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The Kate Bush Story
Music

The Kate Bush Story

25 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Night Owl Shows Hannah Richards returns to Edinburgh with the award-winning Night Owl Band to tell the story of one of music’s most iconic artists. Back by popular demand following its critically-acclaimed run in 2024. Expect heartfelt renditions of hits Wuthering Heights, Running Up That Hill and Cloudbusting. Night Owl bring you more than just the music, with a new take on the tribute genre that has won them awards and sell-outs worldwide. Journey through the life and work of this enigmatic artist back to the place where you first heard the remarkable sounds of Kate Bush. None
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Swan Song
Theatre
Comedy

Swan Song

7 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Jilted Bride Productions When a disgraced director launches a show to secure his return to the spotlight, he will spill the secrets of some powerful people he ought not to f*ck with. Boasting divas, deceit and Sarah-Jessica from HR – Swan Song bristles with comedic absurdity! With a distinctly abstract and whacky style, this show promises to bring fun, drama and much-needed criticism of mainstream media to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe! Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+
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We Were Sisters
Theatre
Comedy

We Were Sisters

7 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Julia Van Praagh and Tigs Edwards What happens when your supposed "built-in best friend" becomes someone you can't stand? When Celia loses her phone after a night out, it sets off a chain of small, seemingly inconsequential, events that force Celia and Josie to accept their incompatibility. Beginning as a morning-after comedy of errors, the fuse is lit for the play to slowly develop into the unravelling of sisterhood. Through clashing personalities and different life stages, distance creeps in. This funny and honest play begs the question: how well do we understand the people we love, and what happens when we don't? Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+
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Confirmation Sponsor Variety Hour
Theatre
Cabaret
Comedy

Confirmation Sponsor Variety Hour

17 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Emma Quinlan Baxter and Fenton Lio A confirmation sponsor and sponsee go halfises on the best damn talent show ever. In 2020 these American catholics hung with an Archbishop (brag), sporting period-accurate fabric masks and insane haircuts. Now, Fenton 'St Patrick' Lio is a singer-songwriter, Emma 'St Rose' Baxter does stand-up and they’re splitting a variety hour sponsored by God. FAQs: who even are these children? We’re 18 and 27, but we do consider ourselves prodigies. Are you, like, cousins? Not legally, but our dogs are named after each other’s moms. Is the show gonna be super catholic-themed? Not at all. None Age category: 12+
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