Return Journey – Bob Kingdom, Original Direction by Anthony Hopkins
Return Journey – Bob Kingdom, Original Direction by Anthony Hopkins by Dylan Thomas is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Pleasance Courtyard. It has 28 performances listed, running from Wed 5 Aug, 11:30 to Mon 31 Aug, 11:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Critics' Choice, * (Guardian, Time Out, Times). Over 80,000 people worldwide have enjoyed this legendary, critically-acclaimed production, which has played sold-out seasons in London, New York, Adelaide and Laugharne. This is your chance to experience Bob Kingdom's 'passionate, unpretentious, personification of Dylan Thomas, seamlessly directed by Anthony Hopkins' (Observer). 'Bob Kingdom not only identifies with Dylan Thomas but sometimes, and often, the two personalities seem to merge. It is a remarkable performance' (Anthony Hopkins). 'A thrilling lyrical journey' * (Guardian).
Details
- Performer: Dylan Thomas
- Venue: Pleasance Courtyard
- Space: Attic
- Genre: THEATRE, Poetry, Storytelling
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 65 minutes
- Room size: about 50 seats (Attic) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 28, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: lift
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet, Hearing loop
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Queue in cobbled courtyard. Access to space via locked lift, please notify venue ahead of your visit if you require use of the lift and ask at Info Shed upon arrival for access. Wheelchair access type:Lift (Building Lift) Stairs: 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 2 published reviews and 10 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.
Dylan Thomas’s words and poetry are as rich as a millionaire’s shortbread; to remember so intricately the tongue-twisting alliteration of the monologue was impressive.
— Broadway Baby (4 out of 5 stars)
Dylan Thomas: Return Journey is a brilliant play, delivered with great sincerity and love for its protagonist. It’s been doing the rounds for donkeys, garnering highly deserved accolades along the way and who am I to…
— Theatre Weekly (5 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 5 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £9.00
- Thu 6 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £9.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £14.50
- Sat 8 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £14.50
- Sun 9 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £14.50
- Mon 10 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £14.50
- Tue 11 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £14.50
- Wed 12 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £14.50
- Sat 15 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £14.50
- Sun 16 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £14.50
- Mon 17 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £14.50
- Sat 22 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £14.50
- Sun 23 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £14.50
- Mon 24 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £14.50
- Sat 29 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £14.50
- Sun 30 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £14.50
- Mon 31 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £13.00