The Ballad of Jack and Stacey
The Ballad of Jack and Stacey is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Canonmills Church. It has 5 performances listed, running from Tue 11 Aug, 12:30 to Thu 27 Aug, 12:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Written in collaboration with Scottish prisoners, this funny, hopeful tale of prison, addiction and survival combines dynamic storytelling with music by Supergrass, John Lennon, Johnny Cash and more... Brought to you by the team behind the 'truly outstanding' * (BroadwayBaby.com) Insiders at the 2025 Fringe and award-winning singer-songwriter Ellyn Oliver, it's a half-hour lunchtime show to uplift and inspire. 'Great storytelling and brilliant music' (Audience member, HMP Glenochil). 'Makes me think maybe life will take a turn for the better' (Audience member, HMP Addiewell).
Details
- Venue: Canonmills Church
- Space: Church Hall
- Genre: THEATRE, Storytelling, Music
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 30 minutes
- Room size: about 65 seats (Church Hall) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 5, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Level 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 2 published reviews and 1 audience 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.
The Ballad of Jack and Stacey is performing only six shows during the Fringe and deserves to be sought out. It offers hope without shying away from the devastating realities of addiction and the damage drugs can inflict…
— Everything Theatre (4 out of 5 stars)
An insightful and eloquently told short story
— Broadway Baby (4 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Tue 11 Aug, 12:30 — Already performed — Free
- Thu 13 Aug, 12:30 — Already performed — Free
- Sat 15 Aug, 12:30 — Already performed — Free
- Tue 25 Aug, 12:30 — Already performed — Free
- Thu 27 Aug, 12:30 — Already performed — Free