God Complex
God Complex is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at theSpace @ Symposium Hall. It has 6 performances listed, running from Mon 24 Aug, 19:15 to Sat 29 Aug, 19:15. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Five Olympian Gods discover that no one believes in them anymore. As they grapple with existential dread, dysfunctional relationships and much-needed family therapy, the almighty deities reveal just how human they really are. Bridging 2000s nostalgia and Greek mythology, this sit-com style show confirms that sleeping with your flatmates is messy – especially when they’re family. Written and directed by the exuberant radio host Felix Glanville and ‘dazzling’ (PlaysInternational.org.uk) comedy-actor Leah Pollard, ‘God Complex’ playfully reimagines iconic mythological characters as morally dubious everymen.
Details
- Venue: theSpace @ Symposium Hall
- Space: Annexe
- Genre: THEATRE, Comedy, New writing
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 50 minutes
- Room size: about 55 seats (Annexe) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 6, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: ramp
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Shallow ramp from Hill Square. Level access through building into the theatre. Wheelchair access type:Permanent Ramp 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 3 published reviews and 20 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.
In a show written by Felix Glanville and Leah Pollard, the Bristol Spotlights mix mythology with the present day in this very inventive comedy. Occasionally more lulls than lols, but nevertheless often hilarious.
— The Real Chrisparkle (3 out of 5 stars)
There’s a lot of very strong world-building and character development work here. You could feel a great ‘sibling rivalry’ vibe from Apollo and Artemis, and everyone seems to be embodying the qualities of the concepts of…
— From the North (3 out of 5 stars)
At the moment, this is a play with a strong cast, and a great set of characters. Go and see it now before this becomes some kind of online viral sensation.
— From The North. (3 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Mon 24 Aug, 19:15 — Already performed — £12.50
- Tue 25 Aug, 19:15 — Already performed — £12.50
- Wed 26 Aug, 19:15 — Already performed — £12.50
- Thu 27 Aug, 19:15 — Already performed — £12.50
- Fri 28 Aug, 19:15 — Already performed — £12.50
- Sat 29 Aug, 19:15 — Already performed — £12.50