Detective Heartbreak
Detective Heartbreak is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at theSpace @ Niddry St. It has 9 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 15:45 to Sat 15 Aug, 15:45. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Detective Heartbreak, a detective trained in solving the mysteries and complexities of love and desire, tackles what might just be his most unsolvable case yet: why did Connor's Hinge date leave him on read? An offbeat detective parody tackling some of the biggest problems in the modern world; clowns, magicians and... dating apps!
Details
- Venue: theSpace @ Niddry St
- Space: Upper Theatre
- Genre: THEATRE, Comedy, Satire
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 50 minutes
- Room size: about 92 seats (Upper Theatre) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 9, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: lift
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet, BSL signed performances
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Access via ground level entrance; then up one floor in a standard passenger lift. Wheelchair access type: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 2 published reviews and 14 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.
ave you ever wished you could get to the bottom of exactly why you were ghosted after a date? Was it because you overshared? Did you speak with your mouth full?
— The Student (4 out of 5 stars)
Showcases student talent and their clear enjoyment in performing, radiating a fun and light-hearted atmosphere.
— A Youngish Perspective (4 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Fri 7 Aug, 15:45 — Already performed — £9.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 15:45 — Already performed — £9.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 15:45 — Already performed — £9.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 15:45 — Already performed — £9.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 15:45 — Already performed — £9.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 15:45 — Already performed — £9.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 15:45 — Already performed — £9.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 15:45 — Already performed — £9.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 15:45 — Already performed — £9.00