Nocturnal Is The New Sexy
Nocturnal Is The New Sexy is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at theSpace on the Mile. It has 6 performances listed, running from Mon 17 Aug, 13:30 to Sat 22 Aug, 13:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
A darkly comic, movement-led play about love working against the clock. When NHS call-handler Alice is swapped onto night shifts, her relationship with nine-to-five Ben begins to unravel. Using an inventive ensemble and striking physicality, the show explores exhaustion, intimacy and working whilst the world sleeps. Fast, funny and painfully human, this love story asks whether being loved means being seen and what happens when you disappear in plain sight. Perfect for afternoon audiences, Fringe romantics and anyone who has ever felt invisible at work or in love. Overnight.
Details
- Venue: theSpace on the Mile
- Space: Space 1
- Genre: THEATRE, Dark comedy, New writing
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 50 minutes
- Room size: about 52 seats (Space 1) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 6, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: lift
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Level entry through the reception of the Radisson Hotel. 5 steps lead to the Mezzanine level where the theatre is located. A platform lift is available for wheelchairs. Wheelchair access type:Lift (Platform Lift) Stairs: 6 - 10 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 2 published reviews and 26 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.
The fantastic cast reveals the realities of the jobs forgotten by the NHS through their emotional portrayals, making this show a must see at this year’s Fringe.
— The Student (5 out of 5 stars)
A strong ensemble supports Lander and Lyons, with the cast all given opportunities to shine. Their physical work in transforming the set also becomes an important part of the production, adding to its distinctive…
— The Nerd Party (4 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Mon 17 Aug, 13:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 13:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 13:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 13:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 13:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 13:30 — Already performed — £12.00