The Red Hourglass
The Red Hourglass by Alan Bissett is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at The Stand Comedy Club 2. It has 21 performances listed, running from Thu 6 Aug, 12:20 to Sat 29 Aug, 12:20. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Written and performed by Alan Bissett. Directed by Sacha Kyle. A dazzling, surreal comedy from Alan Bissett, Fringe First-winning creator of The Moira Monologues and When Billy Met Alasdair. Here he plays five characters – three male, two female, none of them human – trapped in a mysterious research facility. This is a shape-shifting, virtuoso performance that confronts humankind’s greatest fears and will make you tremble... with laughter. 'Whip-smart... Bissett’s a joy to watch' * (Fest). 'Holds you in its web' * (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Sophisticated, captivating theatre' * (ThreeWeeks). 'A real Fringe gem' (Independent).
Details
- Performer: Alan Bissett
- Venue: The Stand Comedy Club 2
- Space: Stand 2
- Genre: THEATRE, Comedy, Solo show
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 50 seats (Stand 2) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 21, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Entry to venue via 16 North St. Andrew Street. Venue clearly signposted. There are 13 steep steps up a stone staircase with handrails into the performance space. Staff are always available to assist, however we cannot help to carry customers. Stairs: 11- 20 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
- Thu 6 Aug, 12:20 — Already performed — £9.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 12:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 12:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 12:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 12:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 12:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 12:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 12:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 12:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 12:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 12:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 12:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 12:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 12:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 12:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 12:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 12:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 12:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 12:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 12:20 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 12:20 — Already performed — £12.00