Legendary
Legendary is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Underbelly, Bristo Square. It has 26 performances listed, running from Wed 5 Aug, 15:35 to Mon 31 Aug, 15:35. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Ancient myths. Modern questions. International multi award-winning artist and singer-songwriter Cheeyang Ng blends Chinese mythology, memory and queer legacy in the electrifying solo ritual musical Legendary, a life-affirming tale of queer joy and identity. Through communal song and the retelling of ancient myths, they explore their relationship with family, tradition and the stories that have shaped them, but never reflected them. In the beginning, there was a god named Pan Gu and a ravishing goddess named Nü Wa. A global internet sensation, Legendary doesn't just tell a story: it invites the audience to create one. 'Extraordinary' (Jason Robert Brown).
Details
- Venue: Underbelly, Bristo Square
- Space: Friesian
- Genre: OPERA, LGBTQ+, International
- Country: SINGAPORE
- Running time: 75 minutes
- Room size: about 115 seats (Friesian) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 26, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: lift
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: there are 18 steps into the venue if not taking the lift. Wheelchair access type:Lift (Building 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 17 published reviews and 52 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.
Legendary is an extraordinary, uplifting experience, regardless of your gender identity, sexuality or parenting status.
— Lothian Life (5 out of 5 stars)
A mash up of queer identity, ‘Mandopop’ musical theatre via and myths. 4 Stars
Singapore-born, American-based queer artist Cheeyang Ng enters the space at Underbelly in a white dress that makes them look like a goddess from Chinese folklore, pure and divine, or a bride waiting to tell their story.
— The Wee Review (4 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 5 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £9.00
- Thu 6 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £9.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £9.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £14.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £14.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £14.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £14.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £14.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £14.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £14.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £14.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £14.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Mon 31 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £14.00