How to Succeed in Show Business Without Really Trying
How to Succeed in Show Business Without Really Trying by Skank Sinatra is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Assembly George Square Studios. It has 22 performances listed, running from Thu 6 Aug, 18:30 to Sun 30 Aug, 18:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Skank Sinatra returns with a wickedly funny brand-new hour of powerhouse vocals, razor-sharp comedy and high-camp showbiz wisdom. From reinvented Broadway classics to hilarious original songs, breathtaking costume changes to exquisitely timed bad decisions, How to Succeed in Show Business Without Really Trying is a glitter-soaked masterclass in big notes, big hair and even bigger delusions. Three Best Cabaret wins at Adelaide Fringe. One overall Best Cabaret Award at Newcastle Fringe. Zero signs of humility. 'The best solo drag show I have ever seen' * (StageWhispers.com.au).
Details
- Performer: Skank Sinatra
- Venue: Assembly George Square Studios
- Space: Underground
- Genre: CABARET, Comedy, Music
- Country: AUSTRALIA
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 120 seats (Underground) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 22, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: lift
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Lift access through the glass box into the main studio area. If not taking the lift there are 12 steps down into the performance space. There is level access via Windmill Lane off of Buccleuch Place. Wheelchair access type:Lift (Building Lift) 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 7 published reviews and 11 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.
How to Succeed in Show Business Without Really Trying is a dazzling comedy drag cabaret about a performer’s desire for fame.
— EdFestMag (4 out of 5 stars)
A great hour of sharply crafted story, music and light crowd work, this is a show that will make you smile, and probably wish for your own moment in the spotlight.
— From the North (4 out of 5 stars)
Skank Sinatra doesn’t warm up the audience they slap them around the face from the opening moments, capture their attention and refuse to let go for the entire show. And frankly, why would you want them to?
— Pure Life Plus (4 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Thu 6 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £9.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.50
- Sat 8 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.50
- Sun 9 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.50
- Mon 10 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.50
- Tue 11 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.50
- Thu 13 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £13.50
- Fri 14 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.50
- Sat 15 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.50
- Sun 16 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.50
- Mon 17 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £13.50
- Wed 19 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £13.50
- Thu 20 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £13.50
- Fri 21 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.50
- Sat 22 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.50
- Sun 23 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.50
- Tue 25 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £13.50
- Wed 26 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £13.50
- Thu 27 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £13.50
- Fri 28 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.50
- Sat 29 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.50
- Sun 30 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.50