Helen Shapiro Walkin' Back
Helen Shapiro Walkin' Back is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Greenside @ George Street. It has 8 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 19:40 to Sat 15 Aug, 19:40. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Sold out Edinburgh Fringe 2024, 2025 and Dundee Fringe 2025, young Lily Martin stars as Helen Shapiro in this untold popstar story. A schoolgirl gets a record contract, tours with The Beatles in support and has three Top 5 singles aged 15, all in this smash-hit musical with all the hits plus original songs from this award-winning company and writer. 'Lily who played Helen was outstanding' (Audience Review). 'A sunny trip back to an iconic time' (TheWeeReview.com). 'Deserves a full house every night' (TheatreAndArtReviews.com). 'Entertaining, musically rich multimedia' (BroadwayBaby.com).
Details
- Venue: Greenside @ George Street
- Space: Forest Theatre
- Genre: OPERA, Music, New writing
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 55 minutes
- Room size: about 90 seats (Forest Theatre) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 8, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet, Hearing loop
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Through Wheelchair access entrance, then on same level through to Theatre Wheelchair access type:Level Access, Lift (Building Lift) Stairs: None Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Fri 7 Aug, 19:40 — Already performed — £10.50
- Sat 8 Aug, 19:40 — Already performed — £10.50
- Mon 10 Aug, 19:40 — Already performed — £12.50
- Tue 11 Aug, 19:40 — Already performed — £12.50
- Wed 12 Aug, 19:40 — Already performed — £12.50
- Thu 13 Aug, 19:40 — Already performed — £12.50
- Fri 14 Aug, 19:40 — Already performed — £12.50
- Sat 15 Aug, 19:40 — Already performed — £12.50