A Costume Drama
A Costume Drama is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at ZOO Playground. It has 23 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 13:25 to Sun 30 Aug, 13:25. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
With the 2026 Mascot Grand National rapidly approaching and her shell-suit sporting dad indisposed, reluctant Ella must fill Eddie The Egg's incredibly big boots in this heartwarming, hilarious story about one extraordinary race for glory. Written and performed by Best Solo Performance nominee (The Stagey Place) Claudia Fielding, with direction and music by Anna Rastelli, the pair returns to Edinburgh debuting this wacky comedy about family tradition, legacy and the love of The Game. 'Fielding is the oddball left field droll hero we all need in our lives' (FringeReview.co.uk). 'A writer-performer to keep tabs on' (Everything-Theatre.co.uk).
Details
- Venue: ZOO Playground
- Space: Playground 3
- Genre: THEATRE, New writing, Solo show
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 20 seats (Playground 3) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 23, 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 2 published reviews and 25 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.
Claudia Fielding’s new play, A Costume Drama, brings a nugget of football-related fun to the stage in this gently touching story about a woman trying to balance her own life with her father’s love for the game.
— British Theatre Guide (4 out of 5 stars)
What makes this outstanding isn’t just technical excellence, though that’s clearly there. The writing is sharp and heartfelt, the direction is precise, the concept is absurd and perfect, and Fielding’s performance is…
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Fri 7 Aug, 13:25 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 13:25 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 13:25 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 13:25 — Already performed — £13.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 13:25 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 13:25 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 13:25 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 13:25 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 13:25 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 13:25 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 13:25 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 13:25 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 13:25 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 13:25 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 13:25 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 13:25 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 13:25 — Already performed — £12.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 13:25 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 13:25 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 13:25 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 13:25 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 13:25 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 13:25 — Already performed — £13.00