Talk About Pop Music
Talk About Pop Music by Michelle McManus and Anna Welander Present is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4. It has 2 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 17:30 to Sat 8 Aug, 17:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Join Michelle McManus and Anna Welander for an extravaganza celebrating the best genre of music. Do you know your D:Ream from your M People? Can you tell your Billie Eilish from your Billie Piper? We will take you through the history of POP, via quizzes, audience participation, singalongs and more! Featuring live performances from everyone’s favourite Pop Diva – Michelle McManus. A surprise special guest to boot! This is a show to blow off the cobwebs and fill you full of pure joy. Confetti Cannons at the ready!
Details
- Performer: Michelle McManus and Anna Welander Present
- Venue: The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4
- Space: Stand 3
- Genre: MUSIC, Comedy
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 180 seats (Stand 3) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 2, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Stand 3 is accessible from the pavement with steps leading to a courtyard. The venue is situated in the basement part of the building. There are 15 steps in total with a 90 degree turn on a stone staircase with handrails. Once inside the Stand 3 has a further 3 steps indoors before leading to the main space. Staff are always available to assist, however we cannot help to carry customers. 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 1 published review 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.
It’s an hour of pure fun — unpretentious, upbeat, and packed with the kind of nostalgia that makes you smile long after you’ve left the venue. 5 Stars
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Fri 7 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £15.00