The Musical
The Musical by Hamlet is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Paradise in Augustines. It has 9 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 18:00 to Sat 15 Aug, 15:20. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Hamlet’s mom has got it going on... Claudius killed Hamlet's dad, married mum, and nicked the throne – what’s an angsty royal teen to do? Find out, with a little help from Sinatra and Spears, the Killers and Kanye, ABBA, Gaga, Queen and Wicked. The world's greatest tragedy, retold through cleverly stupid parodies, riotous comedy and tatty cardboard props! Something is rockin’ in the state of Denmark! Praise for previous shows: 'Laugh-out-loud' (BroadwayWorld.com). 'Psychotically upbeat' (TheWeeReview.com). 'Rip-roaring' (Everything-Theatre.co.uk). 'A raucous romp' (SpeakTheSpeech.blog).
Details
- Performer: Hamlet
- Venue: Paradise in Augustines
- Space: Studio
- Genre: OPERA, Family-friendly, Comedy
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Performances listed: 9, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: ramp
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: The audience enter from George IV Bridge, with a couple of steps to enter the building. A temporary ramp is also available. The Studio is located downstairs, via a single width staircase. A lift is also available. The audience enter in the middle of the auditorium. There is a single row with level access, with further seating accessed via a raked centre aisle. Platform lift has a weight limit of 400kg. Wheelchair access type:Temporary Ramp, Lift (Platform Lift) 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 26 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.
The young cast’s enthusiasm is irresistible – an almost full house were engaged throughout. Particular highlights are the pop rap gravediggers, and the final Norwegian takeover, but the whole package is fun, frantic…
— The Reviews Hub (4 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Fri 7 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 15:20 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 15:20 — Already performed — £15.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 15:20 — Already performed — £15.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 15:20 — Already performed — £15.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 15:20 — Already performed — £15.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 15:20 — Already performed — £15.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 15:20 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 15:20 — Already performed — £15.00