BOYKING
BOYKING by Lil Wenker is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Pleasance Courtyard. It has 25 performances listed, running from Wed 5 Aug, 21:45 to Sun 30 Aug, 21:45. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
All hail BOYKING! Eight-year-old Prince Wilfred (Willy for short) seeks power at all costs including but not limited to: death, destruction and dastardly deeds. Nowhere near in line for the throne, Prince Wilfred ruminates on a plan for total world domination while guzzling mummy's milk. Bow down – this coronation's a killer. Created by the award-winning performer / director duo Lil Wenker and Cecily Nash. 'Sheer, brilliant, well executed madness' * (ThreeWeeks). 'A masterclass in clowning' * (VoiceMag.uk). 'A pure hour of genuine laughs' (BroadwayWorld.com). 'Farcical and whip-smart' (Fest).
Details
- Performer: Lil Wenker
- Venue: Pleasance Courtyard
- Space: Bunker One
- Genre: COMEDY, Solo show, Clown
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Ed Fringe Guide rating: Wild Cards
- Room size: about 56 seats (Bunker One) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 25, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet, Hearing loop
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Access via driveway off main road. Performance space is on Ground Floor with no steps. Wheelchair access type:Level Access Stairs: None 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 4 published reviews and 16 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.
Boyking is dark, naughty and ever so funny. Prepare to be hilariously shocked and belly laugh throughout.
— Get the Chance (4 out of 5 stars)
Somebody once said that the only way to do great work is to love what you do. Lil Wenker clearly really loves what she does. She is a generational talent. This show is going to be massive.
— On the Mic (4 out of 5 stars)
This is clowning comedy of the highest order. Lil Wenker is a force of unstoppable energy, completely commanding the stage with an extraordinary level of commitment and an infectious appetite for the absurd. 5 stars
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 5 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £9.00
- Thu 6 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £9.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £14.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £14.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £14.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £14.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £14.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £12.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £14.00