John Logie Baird – The Musical
John Logie Baird – The Musical is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church. It has 13 performances listed, running from Sat 8 Aug, 15:00 to Sat 29 Aug, 15:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
What did the BBC ever do for television? Robin Cairns, Fringe veteran, tells the story of television's inventor in story and original songs. John Logie Baird's son-of-the-manse roots in Helensburgh and his early life and money struggles led to the pioneering discovery of TV. Continually frustrated by John Reith, dismissive boss of the BBC, fighting giant corporations like Marconi, helped by King George V but closed down by Hitler and enjoying a spicy and irregular love life, John Logie Baird comes alive in this entertaining and informative brand-new musical debuting at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Details
- Venue: St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church
- Genre: OPERA, Musical theatre
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Performances listed: 13, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Sat 8 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £10.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £10.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £10.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £10.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £10.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £10.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £10.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £10.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £10.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £10.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £10.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £10.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £10.00