BeetleMania
BeetleMania is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at theSpace on the Mile. It has 6 performances listed, running from Mon 10 Aug, 13:25 to Sat 15 Aug, 13:25. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
The year is 1963, the Beetles are about to go on tour in America, BUT they need an opening act... BeetleMania tells the story of the first five contestants in line to audition to be the Beetles opening act! Auditions open at 9am, the time is 8:15am, our two unfiltered reporters are counting down the 45 minutes to the contestants’ big shot as they wait in line to be seen. This comedy musical tells a story of competition, love, friendship and self-discovery featuring, of course, the iconic grooves of the 1960s!
Details
- Venue: theSpace on the Mile
- Space: Space 1
- Genre: OPERA, Comedy, Musical comedy
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 50 minutes
- Room size: about 52 seats (Space 1) — 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: lift
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Level entry through the reception of the Radisson Hotel. 5 steps lead to the Mezzanine level where the theatre is located. A platform lift is available for wheelchairs. Wheelchair access type:Lift (Platform Lift) Stairs: 6 - 10 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 19 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 December 2018, the United Kingdom collectively mourned the death of a British institution. Dust was blown off of Alexandra Burke CDs, One Direction posters were kissed anew, and trouser waistbands were raised by at…
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Mon 10 Aug, 13:25 — Already performed — £8.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 13:25 — Already performed — £8.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 13:25 — Already performed — £8.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 13:25 — Already performed — £8.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 13:25 — Already performed — £8.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 13:25 — Already performed — £8.00