Fly, You Fools!
Fly, You Fools! is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Pleasance Courtyard. It has 25 performances listed, running from Wed 5 Aug, 15:00 to Mon 31 Aug, 15:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
The Fringe 2025 smash hit returns! Three actors and a Foley artist band together – in fellowship – to perform a live, shot-for-shot parody of the most epic fantasy film of all time. A jaw-dropping blend of comedy, physical theatre and live Foley. From Recent Cutbacks (Hold On To Your Butts, KEVIN!!!!!). 'If I had a sixth star at my disposal, I'd gladly add it to the rating... Genius, sheer genius' * (Times). 'Glorious theatrical inventiveness' (Scotsman). 'Superb... the nostalgic Lord of the Rings parody to rule them all' * (theQR.co.uk).
Details
- Venue: Pleasance Courtyard
- Space: Beyond
- Genre: THEATRE, Comedy, Film
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 299 seats (Beyond) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 25, 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. Lift dimensions are 1200mm x 1200mm, max. weight 500kg. Performance space is on the First Floor with 20 steps up a permanent stone staircase with handrails. Wheelchair access type: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.
What the reviewers said
We have captured 1 published review and 48 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.
"A fantastic creatively packed show recreating the first of The Lord of the Rings trilogy with a very tongue-in-cheek sense of humour.
— Mix It Up Theatre (5 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 5 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £11.00
- Thu 6 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £11.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £19.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £19.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £19.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £19.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £19.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £17.50
- Fri 14 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £19.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £19.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £19.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £17.50
- Tue 18 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £17.50
- Wed 19 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £17.50
- Thu 20 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £17.50
- Fri 21 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £19.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £19.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £19.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £17.50
- Wed 26 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £17.50
- Thu 27 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £17.50
- Fri 28 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £19.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £19.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £19.00
- Mon 31 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £17.50