#Hysterical
#Hysterical is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at theSpace on the Mile. It has 11 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 22:30 to Fri 28 Aug, 22:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Hysterical: Synonym: Over-emotional, deranged. The Brighton, Camden and Lambeth Fringe sell-out show is back! A satirical, educational comedy show exploring the historical views and issues surrounding sexuality and gender. Join the one-person powerhouse performer Callaghan on a journey from the uptight Victorian misunderstandings of female anatomy, to the "debauchery" of sexual pleasure. 'This show is delightful' (www.FringeFan.com). 'Everything that needs to be said... but said hilariously'(Wombshine). Developed with the support of Soho Theatre Labs
Details
- Venue: theSpace on the Mile
- Space: Space 2
- Genre: THEATRE, Comedy, LGBTQ+
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - WALES
- Running time: 50 minutes
- Room size: about 55 seats (Space 2) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 11, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: lift
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Level entry through the reception of the Radisson Hotel. 5 steps lead to the Mezzanine level where the theatre is located. A platform lift is available for wheelchairs. Wheelchair access type:Lift (Platform Lift) Stairs: 11- 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 14 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.
It is exactly the type of theatre that should be here where it is on the edge and cutting through though it needs a few more people to fill the space.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Fri 7 Aug, 22:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 22:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 22:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 22:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 22:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 22:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 22:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 22:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 22:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 22:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 22:30 — Cancelled — £12.00