I Almost Died for This?! (A love story. Sort of.)
I Almost Died for This?! (A love story. Sort of.) is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at theSpace on the Mile. It has 21 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 11:20 to Sat 29 Aug, 18:35. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
'A powerful piece about love, loss, and choosing connection' * (AllAboutSolo.com). 'All Soul' (Forbes). Winner: Best Storytelling Show – United Solo Fest. I Almost Died for This?! is a one-woman show about a good girl who meets her soulmate, gets in way over her head, suffers a brain injury, and comes roaring back. Kristina Libby has been published in The New Yorker, McSweeney's, Elle, and appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS and PBS.
Details
- Venue: theSpace on the Mile
- Space: Space 1
- Genre: THEATRE, Solo show, Comedy
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Running time: 55 minutes
- Ed Fringe Guide rating: Wild Cards
- Room size: about 52 seats (Space 1) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 21, 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: 6 - 10 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 3 published reviews and 36 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.
Have you ever watched a show not knowing what to expect, and then felt completely moved by it, like a wake-up call?
— Jolien's Theatre Diary (5 out of 5 stars)
A near miss becomes a life-changing hit
— The Recs (4 out of 5 stars)
Running at Space 1 at theSpace on the Mile until 29 Aug (not Sun), Kristina Libby’s solo show is both theatre and comedy in one package.
— Lourieviews (4 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Fri 7 Aug, 11:20 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 11:20 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 11:20 — Already performed — £15.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 11:20 — Already performed — £15.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 11:20 — Already performed — £15.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 11:20 — Already performed — £15.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 11:20 — Already performed — £15.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 11:20 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 11:20 — Already performed — £15.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 11:20 — Already performed — £15.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 11:20 — Already performed — £15.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 11:20 — Already performed — £15.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 11:20 — Already performed — £15.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 11:20 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 11:20 — Already performed — £15.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 18:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 18:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 18:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 18:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 18:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 18:35 — Already performed — £15.00