Lennon and McCartney
Lennon and McCartney by Sitting on a Cornflake is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall. It has 6 performances listed, running from Mon 24 Aug, 16:00 to Sat 29 Aug, 16:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Irish duo Brothers Broke compare, adapt and perform a unique interpretation of songs by Lennon and McCartney. This alluring acoustic 45-minute show compares the individual styles and personalities that contributed to a unique partnership that saw both composers constantly driven to better themselves and produce groundbreaking and game-changing songs that always kept the world’s greatest band several steps ahead of everyone else. Brothers Broke modify and present the songs in an acoustic folk-blues style, exploring influence, inspiration and the competitiveness of this collaborative, yet often independent, songwriting partnership.
Details
- Performer: Sitting on a Cornflake
- Venue: theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
- Space: Theatre 1
- Genre: MUSIC, Acoustic, Folk
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - NORTHERN IRELAND
- Running time: 45 minutes
- Room size: about 60 seats (Theatre 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: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Up shallow ramp from the external Courtyard, then level access into the theatre Wheelchair access type:Level Access 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 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.
A beautifully judged, musically rich, quietly emotional and gently funny exploration of Lennon & McCartney, delivered with craft, charm, and a level of musicianship that allows two men with two guitars to stand…
— Counter Culture (5 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Mon 24 Aug, 16:00 — Already performed — £14.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 16:00 — Already performed — £14.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 16:00 — Already performed — £14.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 16:00 — Already performed — £14.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 16:00 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 16:00 — Already performed — £14.00