boobytrapped
boobytrapped is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at theSpace on the Mile. It has 21 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 21:30 to Sat 29 Aug, 21:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Bodyswap romcom chaos erupts when Simon, a trans man, and Kevin, a cis man, meet in a gay club and are instantly drawn to each other. Their hookup derails when Kevin realises Simon is trans, but before things turn ugly, a magical twist traps them in each other’s bodies. Forced to navigate insecurities and prejudice, they must work together to reverse the swap - whether they understand each other or not. From the creators of Fckboy - winner of the Binge Fringe Queer Award and The Stagey Best LGBTQ+ Production.
Details
- Venue: theSpace on the Mile
- Space: Space 2
- Genre: THEATRE, LGBTQ+, New writing
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 50 minutes
- Room size: about 55 seats (Space 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
- 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: 11- 20 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 11 published reviews and 23 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.
Boobytrapped is a timely slice of queer joy that’s by turns charming and thought-provoking. Freddie Haberfellner in his roles as writer and Simon infuses the work with sharp witty dialogue and excellent physical…
— Lothian Life Magazine (4 out of 5 stars)
They do craft some set pieces that are comic, or at least memorable, the most vivid of which is Kevin’s reaction to having boobs, freeing them from Simon’s binder and bouncing them in the open air (a scene that made the…
Booby Trapped gives you exactly what its description promises and then delivers a whole lot more.
— Pure life plus. (4 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Fri 7 Aug, 21:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 21:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 21:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 21:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 21:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 21:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 21:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 21:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 21:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 21:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 21:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 21:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 21:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 21:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 21:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 21:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 21:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 21:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 21:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 21:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 21:30 — Already performed — £10.00