The Tartan Songstress
The Tartan Songstress by Mary Mac – Hail Mary is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Assembly George Square Studios. It has 25 performances listed, running from Wed 5 Aug, 21:35 to Sun 30 Aug, 21:35. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Born and raised in Glasgow, Mary has since taken her Tartan Trail across the world! From cabaret and theatre stages of the UK to cruise ships from the Caribbean to Copenhagen! From sailing the seven seas with her show to cruising with the queen of the seas Jane McDonald. Starring in hit musicals La Cage Aux Folles and Everybody's Talking About Jamie and also supporting Rupaul's Drag Race winner Bianca Del Rio on her UK and European tour. Join Mary in her Edinburgh Fringe debut, packed full of live singing and comedy!
Details
- Performer: Mary Mac – Hail Mary
- Venue: Assembly George Square Studios
- Space: Studio Two
- Genre: CABARET, Drag, Vocal
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 195 seats (Studio Two) — 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
- Access features: Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: There are 12 steps into this venue. 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 4 published reviews and 37 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.
Scotland’s very own drag superstar, Mary Mac, makes her debut at the Edinburgh Fringe this year. Blending gentle comedy and song, this is a fun hour with a home-grown talent. 4 Stars
The hour long show felt like ten minutes. She’s an engaging and charismatic queen who deserves to perform to sell out audiences.
— Theatre and Arts Reviews (5 out of 5 stars)
Although Hail Mary serves as her official Edinburgh Festival Fringe solo debut, the great pleasure of the evening is the warmth of the connection with the audience, as Mary doesn’t merely perform at the room but rather…
— Musical Theatre Review (4 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 5 Aug, 21:35 — Already performed — £11.00
- Thu 6 Aug, 21:35 — Already performed — £11.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 21:35 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 21:35 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 21:35 — Already performed — £17.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 21:35 — Already performed — £17.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 21:35 — Already performed — £17.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 21:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 21:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 21:35 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 21:35 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 21:35 — Already performed — £17.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 21:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 21:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 21:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 21:35 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 21:35 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 21:35 — Already performed — £17.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 21:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 21:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 21:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 21:35 — Already performed — £15.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 21:35 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 21:35 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 21:35 — Already performed — £17.00