A Gay Masseur's Guide to Happy Endings
A Gay Masseur's Guide to Happy Endings is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Greenside @ George Street. It has 15 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 22:05 to Sat 22 Aug, 22:05. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
A broke actor in New York turns to “gay massage” to make rent. What follows is a darkly funny, unfiltered descent into sex work, addiction, blurred boundaries and the relentless need to be wanted. From awkward first clients to a night that spirals out of control, this brutally honest solo show explores intimacy, shame and survival in a world where attention feels like love. How far would you go to feel desired – and what happens when that’s all you know how to be?
Details
- Venue: Greenside @ George Street
- Space: Mint Studio
- Genre: THEATRE, LGBTQ+, Solo show
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 34 seats (Mint Studio) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 15, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet, Hearing loop
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Through Wheelchair access entrance, then on same level through to Lift down to lower ground floor Wheelchair access type:Level Access, 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.
What the reviewers said
We have captured 3 published reviews and 35 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 Gay Masseur’s Guide to Happy Endings is a semi-autobiographical solo show about a performer who needs money to pay the rent and starts a massage business for gay men.
— Pride Nomad's 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Rundown (5 out of 5 stars)
Jennings demonstrates impressive skill in creating and performing this story. We hope to see whatever he creates next.
— From The North (4 out of 5 stars)
Austin Jennings Boykin is at its centre — athletic, assured, and comfortable with the physical demands of the role — carries the story with a steady, grounded presence.
— Counter Culture (5 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Fri 7 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £10.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £10.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £10.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £16.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £16.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £16.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £16.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £16.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £16.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £16.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £16.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £16.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 22:05 — Already performed — £16.00