Escape from America
Escape from America by Emily Wilson is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Pleasance Dome. It has 8 performances listed, running from Tue 11 Aug, 22:50 to Tue 18 Aug, 22:50. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Best Newcomer nominee 2022. * (Telegraph, for Fixed). ½ (Chortle, for Fixed). New York comedian Emily Wilson brings a brand-new hour of stand-up and original songs in a desperate attempt for a reprieve from her dying country (the United States of America, if that wasn't clear).
Details
- Performer: Emily Wilson
- Venue: Pleasance Dome
- Space: Ace Dome
- Genre: COMEDY, Stand-up, Musical Comedy
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 115 seats (Ace Dome) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 8, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: ramp
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet, Hearing loop
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Main queue at entrance to venue. Access to space via locked lift, please notify the venue ahead of your visit if you require use of the lift and ask at the box office upon arrival for access. Lift dimensions 2400mm x 1600mm max. weight 200kg. Performance space is on First floor up a permanent stone staircase. Wheelchair access type:Temporary Ramp, Lift (Building 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.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Tue 11 Aug, 22:50 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 22:50 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 22:50 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 22:50 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 22:50 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 22:50 — Already performed — £12.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 22:50 — Already performed — £12.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 22:50 — Already performed — £12.00