How to Spot an Alien

How to Spot an Alien is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Greenside @ George Street. It has 5 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 11:20 to Tue 11 Aug, 11:20. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.

About this show

What do you do if you think your aunt is an alien? Jelly and Jonjo have their suspicions. Join them in an adventure through space, full of friendship, fun and flying saucers. This rip-roaring quest replaces screen time with imagination.

Details

  • Venue: Greenside @ George Street
  • Space: Lime Studio
  • Genre: CHILDRENS_SHOWS, Puppetry, Storytelling
  • Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
  • Running time: 45 minutes
  • Room size: about 70 seats (Lime Studio) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
  • Performances listed: 5, 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, and up through first lift audience will come to, and along corridor. Lift dimensions: Doorway: 660mm x 1980mm Internal Dimensions: 920mm x 770mm Capacity: 410kg (6 people) 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, 11:20 — Already performed — £6.50
  • Sat 8 Aug, 11:20 — Already performed — £6.50
  • Sun 9 Aug, 11:20 — Already performed — £6.50
  • Mon 10 Aug, 11:20 — Already performed — £6.50
  • Tue 11 Aug, 11:20 — Already performed — £6.50

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