Maestro, play us Moonlight Sonata!
Maestro, play us Moonlight Sonata! is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at St Vincent's. It has 5 performances listed, running from Wed 12 Aug, 18:00 to Fri 28 Aug, 18:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Featuring a live performance of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, sell-out Fringe 2025 pianist Matthew Leigh Shiel, * (EdinburghGuide.com) collaborates with actor Alastair Sim * (CorrBlimey.com) as Beethoven – back from the dead! Featuring Beethoven's iconic piano pieces including Fur Elise and Symphony 5, Maestro breaks the boundaries of theatre and concert hall! Alastair Sim (Beethoven) is fellow of the RSA. Matthew Leigh Shiel has collaborated with BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Marine Band Scotland and broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and Al Jazeera. Fringe Classics internationally rated: * (EdinburghGuide.com), * (BingeFringe.com), * (TheUpsideNews.com), * (MissmandaMedia.com).
Details
- Venue: St Vincent's
- Space: The Chapel
- Genre: THEATRE, Drama, Classical
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 140 seats (The Chapel) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 5, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: ramp
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet, Hearing loop
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: There are 2 temporary ramps over 5 stone steps. Wheelchair access type:Temporary Ramp Stairs: 2 - 5 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
- Wed 12 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £19.50
- Sat 15 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £19.50
- Thu 20 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £19.50
- Tue 25 Aug, 18:00 — Cancelled — £19.50
- Fri 28 Aug, 18:00 — Cancelled — £19.50