Primary School Bangers
Primary School Bangers is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Gilded Balloon Teviot. It has 12 performances listed, running from Wed 5 Aug, 13:00 to Sun 16 Aug, 13:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Viral sensation and Britain's favourite teacher James B Partridge is heading back on the road in 2026 and following extraordinary demand, he's bringing the Primary School Bangers back for an encore at Edinburgh Fringe! Beginning as playful performances for his pupils, the show has grown into a genuine national phenomenon. From viral online fame to a field-closing Glastonbury set (featured on BBC festival highlights) James has become the UK's most beloved musical nostalgia act. This is more than a tour, it's a collective singalong, decades in the making!
Details
- Venue: Gilded Balloon Teviot
- Space: Debating Hall
- Genre: MUSIC, Comedy, Musical Comedy
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 307 seats (Debating Hall) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 12, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Entrance is fully accessible with level access at all doors Wheelchair access type:Level Access, Lift (Building Lift) Stairs: None 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 13 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.
James B Partridge is a fantastic entertainer. As is evident from his online content, he is a gifted musician. In the show, he sings excellently, accompanying himself on the keyboard.
— West End Best Friend (4 out of 5 stars)
For an hour, I was transported straight back to primary school, and what a great time it was! I’ve been a follower of James on TikTok for years now, I was excited to finally experience Primary School Bangers live, and…
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 5 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 6 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £16.00