Jessies
Jessies is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall. It has 9 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 19:15 to Sat 15 Aug, 19:15. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Winner of the Creative Arts Award at the Proud Scotland Awards 2025, this powerful new play follows three unforgettable drag queens – The Jessies – and the staff of the infamous Jessie’s Bar in Scotland. Spanning from 1980 to 1995, the story dives into the highs and lows of queer life during a time of upheaval, hope and hard-won joy. Set against the backdrop of a changing world, this hilarious and deeply moving play is a celebration of resilience, love and the enduring power of community.
Details
- Venue: theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
- Space: Haldane Theatre
- Genre: THEATRE, LGBTQ+, Comedy
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 70 minutes
- Room size: about 49 seats (Haldane Theatre) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 9, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: ramp
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Level access from the external courtyard, then passenger lift access into the theatre. Contact a member of staff for directions. Wheelchair access type:Temporary Ramp, 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, 19:15 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 19:15 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 19:15 — Already performed — £12.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 19:15 — Already performed — £12.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 19:15 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 19:15 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 19:15 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 19:15 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 19:15 — Already performed — £12.00