Eric's Tales of the Sea – A Submariner's Yarn
Eric's Tales of the Sea – A Submariner's Yarn is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Just The Tonic at The Caves. It has 23 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 14:50 to Sun 30 Aug, 14:50. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Award-winning storytelling. Real-life submariner gives a unique insider view of life aboard a nuclear submarine. Heartwarming personal stories of danger, suspense and true love underwater. 'One in a million show' * (ThreeWeeks). 'Quietly wonderful show' (Times). 'Captivating' * (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Truly excellent' * (FringeReview.co.uk). 'Literally made me gasp out loud' * (FringeGuru.com). 'Breathtaking' (List). 'Deeply moving' (Advertiser, Adelaide). 'Uniquely delightful' * (TheWest.com.au). 'Beautifully delivered tale of friendship' * (Herald Sun). 'A must see!' * (Hairline.org.uk). 'Beautifully crafted, deeply moving' (Time Out). 'Mesmerising' (Guardian).
Details
- Venue: Just The Tonic at The Caves
- Space: Just The Wee One
- Genre: COMEDY, Storytelling, True-life
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 60 seats (Just The Wee One) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 23, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Access features: Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: 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 1 published review and 2 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.
It turns out a shark’s skin is incredibly rough because it’s made of tiny tooth-like scales, and Eric would definitely not recommend diving feet first onto one. Eric’s Tales of the Sea, is a whistle stop tour through…
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Fri 7 Aug, 14:50 — Already performed — £9.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 14:50 — Already performed — £11.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 14:50 — Already performed — £11.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 14:50 — Already performed — £12.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 14:50 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 14:50 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 14:50 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 14:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 14:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 14:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 14:50 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 14:50 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 14:50 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 14:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 14:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 14:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 14:50 — Already performed — £12.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 14:50 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 14:50 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 14:50 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 14:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 14:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 14:50 — Already performed — £13.00