Autism Mama

Autism Mama is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters. It has 11 performances listed, running from Thu 6 Aug, 12:00 to Sun 16 Aug, 12:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.

About this show

Welcome to the world of a mother to a pubescent teenager – who happens to be autistic. A fascinating and hilarious stand-up show about a single mum guiding her autistic son through the first stages of puberty. Expect visual aids, balloons, and a heart-warming insight into the relationship between a mother and her son. A show not to be missed! 'Unmissable' (Guardian). 'Her timing is perfect' (WhatsOnStage.co.uk).

Details

  • Venue: Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters
  • Space: The Wee Room
  • Genre: COMEDY, Solo show, Neurodiversity-led
  • Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
  • Running time: 50 minutes
  • Room size: about 20 seats (The Wee Room) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
  • Performances listed: 11, of which 0 still to come and on sale

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access: ramp
  • Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
  • Venue notes: Accessible entry: lift via hotel reception, or ramp guided from hotel reception depending on timings of performances in other spaces Wheelchair access type:Temporary Ramp, 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 1 published review and 4 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.

  • In the blaze of Fringe shows and nervous actors, Lacey leads audiences through her hour with assured confidence and clarity.

    — The Student (4 out of 5 stars)

Performance dates and ticket availability

  • Thu 6 Aug, 12:00 — Already performed — Free
  • Fri 7 Aug, 12:00 — Already performed — Free
  • Sat 8 Aug, 12:00 — Already performed — Free
  • Sun 9 Aug, 12:00 — Already performed — Free
  • Mon 10 Aug, 12:00 — Already performed — Free
  • Tue 11 Aug, 12:00 — Already performed — Free
  • Wed 12 Aug, 12:00 — Already performed — Free
  • Thu 13 Aug, 12:00 — Already performed — Free
  • Fri 14 Aug, 12:00 — Already performed — Free
  • Sat 15 Aug, 12:00 — Already performed — Free
  • Sun 16 Aug, 12:00 — Already performed — Free

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