The Original
The Original by Police Cops is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Assembly George Square. It has 26 performances listed, running from Wed 5 Aug, 17:35 to Mon 31 Aug, 17:35. 25 performances are currently on sale through the Fringe box office.
About this show
The multi award-winning comedy blockbuster returns! With 20+ five-star reviews, globally acclaimed Police Cops bring back the show that started it all! Reloaded and supercharged for 2026, expect adrenaline-fuelled physical comedy, 80s bangers and uncompromising facial hair. Winner: Stage Award for Acting Excellence. Winner: Best Show, Toronto Fringe. Winner: Best International Show, Cape Town Fringe. Winner: Brighton Fringe Award For Excellence. * (WhatsOnStage.com). * (EdFestMag.com). * (Stage). * (TheatreWeekly.com). 'It's hip, radical, funny as f*ck and a work of towering genius' (Bill Nighy). 'It takes brains to be this dumb!' (Stewart Lee).
Details
- Performer: Police Cops
- Venue: Assembly George Square
- Genre: COMEDY, Theatre
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Ed Fringe Guide rating: Ok
- Performances listed: 26, of which 25 currently on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: lift
- Access features: Step-free access
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Cobbled area around the George Square Theatre. If not taking the lift there are about 35 steps into the venue. Wheelchair access type:Lift (Building Lift) Stairs: 20+ 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 5 Aug, 17:35 — On sale, 66% of allocation left — £14.00
- Thu 6 Aug, 17:35 — On sale, 73% of allocation left — £14.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 17:35 — On sale, 59% of allocation left — £17.50
- Sat 8 Aug, 17:35 — On sale, 37% of allocation left — £17.50
- Sun 9 Aug, 17:35 — On sale, 63% of allocation left — £17.50
- Mon 10 Aug, 17:35 — On sale, 1% of allocation left — £17.50
- Tue 11 Aug, 17:35 — On sale, 2% of allocation left — £17.50
- Wed 12 Aug, 17:35 — On sale, 74% of allocation left — £16.50
- Thu 13 Aug, 17:35 — On sale, 81% of allocation left — £16.50
- Fri 14 Aug, 17:35 — On sale, 66% of allocation left — £17.50
- Sat 15 Aug, 17:35 — On sale, 33% of allocation left — £17.50
- Sun 16 Aug, 17:35 — On sale, 82% of allocation left — £17.50
- Mon 17 Aug, 17:35 — On sale, 84% of allocation left — £16.50
- Tue 18 Aug, 17:35 — On sale, 79% of allocation left — £16.50
- Thu 20 Aug, 17:35 — On sale, 82% of allocation left — £16.50
- Fri 21 Aug, 17:35 — On sale, 79% of allocation left — £17.50
- Sat 22 Aug, 17:35 — On sale, 63% of allocation left — £17.50
- Sun 23 Aug, 17:35 — On sale, 82% of allocation left — £17.50
- Mon 24 Aug, 17:35 — On sale, 91% of allocation left — £16.50
- Tue 25 Aug, 17:35 — On sale, 89% of allocation left — £16.50
- Wed 26 Aug, 17:35 — On sale, 87% of allocation left — £16.50
- Thu 27 Aug, 17:35 — On sale, 92% of allocation left — £16.50
- Fri 28 Aug, 17:35 — On sale, 88% of allocation left — £17.50
- Sat 29 Aug, 17:35 — On sale, 87% of allocation left — £17.50
- Sun 30 Aug, 17:35 — On sale, 93% of allocation left — £17.50
- Mon 31 Aug, 17:35 — Cancelled — £16.50