1 Hour of Insanity
1 Hour of Insanity is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Gilded Balloon Patter House. It has 26 performances listed, running from Wed 5 Aug, 16:35 to Mon 31 Aug, 16:35. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Back for its second year, 1 Hour of Insanity returns with brand-new performers alongside a couple of favourites from last year. This fast-paced, family-friendly show delivers non-stop chaos, jaw-dropping skills and laugh-out-loud comedy from start to finish. Blending circus, comedy and magic, this show is led by the exciting Joel Fenton and features an all-star cast of international acts, including Tom Bolton, Miss Lily Phoenix and Jeromaia Detto. Expect the unexpected in this hour of energetic entertainment. The perfect show for the whole family. 'A family-friendly version of La Clique' (WorldMagicReview,com).
Details
- Venue: Gilded Balloon Patter House
- Space: Other Yin
- Genre: CABARET, Variety, Family-friendly
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 140 seats (Other Yin) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 26, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: lift
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Patrons enter the building via either 3 shallow steps or level entry at the Box Office entrance. The Other Yin can be accessed via the building lift to the 2nd floor. The Accessible toilet is located on the Basement level. Please make yourself known to a member of staff (in a pink t-shirt) if you require assistance or require a specific seat. Wheelchair access type:Lift (Building Lift) Stairs: None Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 5 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £10.00
- Thu 6 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £10.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £10.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £14.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £14.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £14.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £14.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £14.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £13.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £14.00
- Mon 31 Aug, 16:35 — Already performed — £13.00