Honk! JR
Honk! JR is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at The Edinburgh Academy. It has 12 performances listed, running from Wed 5 Aug, 13:45 to Sun 16 Aug, 13:45. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
This delightful adaptation of The Ugly Duckling story and the award-winning musical is a heartwarming celebration of what makes us special. Bursting with sparkling wit, unique charm and a truly memorable score, Honk! JR. is a joyful reminder that being different is something to celebrate. With colourful characters, toe-tapping songs and a story full of heart, this is a great show for all the family. ‘The company you can trust to do things well’ (ThreeWeeks).
Details
- Venue: The Edinburgh Academy
- Space: Magnusson Theatre
- Genre: OPERA, Musical theatre, Family-friendly
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 150 seats (Magnusson Theatre) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 12, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Level access from Side Entrance Wheelchair access type:Level Access Stairs: 2 - 5 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 10 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.
Captivate Theatre takes on the Ugly Duckling fairytale in Honk! JR. at the Edinburgh Academy in a humorous and passionate musical following the adventures of Ugly on a road to acceptance. 5 stars
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 5 Aug, 13:45 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 6 Aug, 13:45 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 13:45 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 13:45 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 13:45 — Already performed — £17.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 13:45 — Already performed — £17.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 13:45 — Already performed — £17.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 13:45 — Already performed — £17.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 13:45 — Already performed — £17.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 13:45 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 13:45 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 13:45 — Already performed — £17.00