The Legend of Crystal Shell
The Legend of Crystal Shell by Kristen Schaal is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Pleasance Courtyard. It has 6 performances listed, running from Wed 12 Aug, 19:00 to Sun 16 Aug, 19:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
The brand new comedy play from Kristen Schaal (Bob's Burgers, BoJack Horseman, Flight of the Conchords) comes to Edinburgh for five nights only. Co-starring John Roberts (Bob's Burgers), with music by Big Black Delta and directed by Frank Smith. The Legend Of Crystal Shell is about an extraordinary soul who has been hiding from the world because of a fantastic secret. She now prepares to execute her long-held dream: a solo dance interpretation of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake. Kristen Schaal is an Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and Melbourne Best Show winner.
Details
- Performer: Kristen Schaal
- Venue: Pleasance Courtyard
- Space: Forth
- Genre: COMEDY, Theatre
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 257 seats (Forth) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 6, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: lift
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet, Hearing loop
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Queue in cobbled courtyard. Access to space via locked lift, please notify venue ahead of your visit if you require use of the lift and ask at Info Shed upon arrival for access. Lift dimensions are 1560mm x 1400mm, max. weight 1000kg. Performance space is on Fourth floor up 15 steps on a permanent metal staircase with handrails. Wheelchair access type:Lift (Building Lift) Stairs: 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 2 published reviews and 7 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.
A twisted but delightful coming-of-age tale, featuring a Hollywood hoofer of renown and Schaal’s Bob’s Burgers co-star John Roberts in supporting roles, The Legend Of Crystal Shell is a projection of Schaal’s wonderful…
— The List (4 out of 5 stars)
If you are a fan of Schaal and/or Roberts, then you absolutely need to see this show. If you enjoy absurd, surreal comedy, then this will be a delight.
— Broadway Baby (5 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 12 Aug, 19:00 — Already performed — £23.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 12:20 — Already performed — £24.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 19:00 — Already performed — £23.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 19:00 — Already performed — £24.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 19:00 — Already performed — £24.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 19:00 — Already performed — £24.00