15 Minutes of Shame
15 Minutes of Shame is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at ZOO Playground. It has 24 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 19:20 to Sun 30 Aug, 19:20. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Why not do OnlyFans? Plunge into the desperate world of a young London couple facing the brutal reality of financial struggle. Tired of watching others' curated success online, they decide to chase the elusive dream of fame and fortune by launching an OnlyFans account. But as subscribers grow, their connection in reality drops. Balancing biting comedy with raw drama, acclaimed artist Adébayo Bolaji sensationally directs this provocative and unflinching mirror to our times.
Details
- Venue: ZOO Playground
- Space: Playground 2
- Genre: THEATRE, New writing, Storytelling
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 50 seats (Playground 2) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 24, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Through main door and down a short corridor. Wheelchair access type:Level Access Stairs: None Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
What the reviewers said
We have captured 4 published reviews and 10 audience reviews for this show from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s own listing. The excerpts below are the reviewers’ words, not ours — follow each link for the full review.
A couple find themselves in financial straits. One, an influencer, loses her following and the other loses their money on a crypto scam.
This is a topical, well-performed play, but some of the long descriptions of algorithms and discussions about views and likes on social media posts could have been cut to allow a deeper delve into their…
— Everything Theatre (3 out of 5 stars)
It flows well, holds the audience’s attention and presents a story which feels uncomfortably plausible. Compelling, contemporary theatre that hits close to home.
— Theatre Village (4 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Fri 7 Aug, 19:20 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 19:20 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 19:20 — Already performed — £14.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 19:20 — Already performed — £14.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 19:20 — Already performed — £14.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 19:20 — Already performed — £14.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 19:20 — Already performed — £14.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 19:20 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 19:20 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 19:20 — Already performed — £14.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 19:20 — Already performed — £14.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 19:20 — Already performed — £14.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 19:20 — Already performed — £14.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 19:20 — Already performed — £14.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 19:20 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 19:20 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 19:20 — Already performed — £14.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 19:20 — Already performed — £14.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 19:20 — Already performed — £14.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 19:20 — Already performed — £14.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 19:20 — Already performed — £14.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 19:20 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 19:20 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 19:20 — Already performed — £14.00