The Dancing Plague
The Dancing Plague by 1518 is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at theSpaceTriplex. It has 6 performances listed, running from Mon 24 Aug, 21:05 to Sat 29 Aug, 21:05. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Get ready to shake your a$$ and dance ‘til you (hopefully don’t) die. 1518: The Dancing Plague is a satirical comedy based on the very real mass hysteria that led to uncontrollable dancing in medieval Europe. As the city of Strasbourg descends into chaos, two (capital P) Peasants, Katherine and Anna, rekindle their long-fractured romance. Meanwhile, authorities and clergy scramble to contain the mysterious outbreak. The chaos of the plague, both absurd and dire, reveals uncanny parallels to the crises of our modern age. Come join us for a dance party you seriously can’t forget!
Details
- Performer: 1518
- Venue: theSpaceTriplex
- Space: Studio
- Genre: THEATRE, Dark comedy, Dance
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Running time: 50 minutes
- Room size: about 65 seats (Studio) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 6, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: ramp
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: The main entrance has 1 step (a temporary wheelchair ramp is available). Access to the theatre is via a staircase. A platform lift is available for wheelchairs. Platform lift dimensions 80cm wide x 190cm high x 120cm deep. Weight Loading 500kg Wheelchair access type:Temporary Ramp, Lift (Platform Lift) Stairs: 20+ 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 1 published review and 13 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.
There’s something deliciously Fringe about a show that invites you to “shake your a** and dance ’til you (hopefully don’t!) die,” and 1518: The Dancing Plague leans into that promise with full satirical commitment.
— Counter Culture (5 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Mon 24 Aug, 21:05 — Already performed — £12.50
- Tue 25 Aug, 21:05 — Already performed — £12.50
- Wed 26 Aug, 21:05 — Already performed — £12.50
- Thu 27 Aug, 21:05 — Already performed — £12.50
- Fri 28 Aug, 21:05 — Already performed — £12.50
- Sat 29 Aug, 21:05 — Already performed — £12.50