Sophie's Surprise 29th
Sophie's Surprise 29th is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows. It has 21 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 21:45 to Sat 29 Aug, 21:45. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Get in losers, Sophie is turning 29 (again!). Part circus spectacle, part comedy mayhem, and all-out 90s nostalgia, featuring world-class performers from Cirque du Soleil, La Clique, The 7 Fingers and more. Expect breathtaking acrobatics, outrageous surprises and a soundtrack that takes you straight back to the house parties that you never wanted to end. The twist: each night, one lucky guest is chosen to become Sophie. Grab your Walkman, dust off those scrunchies and act like it's your party because tonight... it might be! ´Funny, sexy and breathtaking' * (Scottish Sun). * (BroadwayBaby.com).
Details
- Venue: Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows
- Space: The Beauty
- Genre: CIRCUS, Circus, Cabaret
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Ed Fringe Guide rating: Wild Cards
- Room size: about 500 seats (The Beauty) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 21, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Access into the venue with a wheelchair can become restricted once the majority of the audience have been sat. Please turn up with ample time so you can be admitted first to ensure ease of access. 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 3 published reviews and 55 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.
Sophie’s Surprise 29th returns to Underbelly’s Circus Hub after scoring a massive hit last year. Produced by Three Legged Race Productions, founded by Katharine Arnold, Isis Clegg-Vinell, and Nathan Price, who also…
The show’s unique draw comes from its mix of jaw-dropping circus acts and comedy skits, creating a night of wonderment and pure joy.
— The Student (5 out of 5 stars)
Sophie’s Surprise 29th is a returning show to Edinburgh Fringe, and oh boy am I glad it did! The show is full ’90s nostalgia bringing you straight back to high school parties with the performers each having their own…
— Edinburgh Reviews (5 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Fri 7 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £18.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £19.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £19.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £19.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £19.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £18.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £18.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £19.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £19.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £19.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £18.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £18.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £18.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £19.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £19.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £19.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £18.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £18.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £18.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £19.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 21:45 — Already performed — £19.00