Glob
Glob is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Underbelly, Bristo Square. It has 23 performances listed, running from Wed 5 Aug, 15:00 to Sun 30 Aug, 15:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Les Foutoukours return to Edinburgh with Glob, a circus adventure like no other! Without a single word, two lovable characters tumble, glide and soar through the unknown. Join them as they discover a world that is tender, magical and wonderfully absurd. They’ll make you laugh, gasp and cheer – all while tugging at your heart. For anyone who needs the world to slow down just a little, Glob is a wordless journey where emotion speaks louder than words. Perfect for all ages, it will delight and enchant audiences, young and old. Don’t miss this unforgettable ride!
Details
- Venue: Underbelly, Bristo Square
- Space: McEwan Hall
- Genre: CIRCUS, Circus, Family-friendly
- Country: CANADA
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 1000 seats (McEwan Hall) — 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
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet, Relaxed performances
- Venue notes: Wheelchair access type:Level Access 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 16 published reviews and 29 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.
“Glob” offers a gentle, sweetly-scored, wordless, and whimsical showcase for the elegant Jean-Félix Bélanger and impish Rémi Jacques of the Montreal-based Les Foutoukours acrobatic clowning company, both in red noses…
— New York Theater (4 out of 5 stars)
Sometimes, you just need to breathe. Particularly if it’s amid the high-octane frenzy and relentless clamour of the Edinburgh Fringe, Québécois company Les Foutoukours delivers an enchanting antidote with Glob.
Have a relaxation from the hustle and bustle of the children’s shows at the festival with this enchanting, atmospheric clown comedy.
— Mix It Up Theatre (5 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 5 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 6 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £16.00