The Crimes of Pete
The Crimes of Pete is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Pleasance Courtyard. It has 25 performances listed, running from Wed 5 Aug, 12:50 to Sun 30 Aug, 12:50. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
A failing author is banged up by an authoritarian regime. Not for telling the truth to power; because the Great Leader thinks he's sh*t. A dystopian comedy from Hughie Shepherd-Cross, the writer of Gang Bang, Ringer and Out To Lunch. 'Good nasty stuff' (Scotsman). 'Gonna be a household name' (VoiceMag.uk).
Details
- Venue: Pleasance Courtyard
- Space: Beside
- Genre: THEATRE, Comedy
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 95 seats (Beside) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 25, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: ramp
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet, Hearing loop
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Queue in courtyard on far right. Entrance via gentle permanent fixed ramp. Performance space is on Ground Floor with no steps. Wheelchair access type:Permanent Ramp 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 2 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.
Cohen makes the ticket worth its price.
— Broadway Baby (4 out of 5 stars)
In a sea of apocalyptic musings, The Crimes of Pete rises to the surface. It doesn’t offer salvation, but it gives you plenty to enjoy while the world burns.
— The Wee Review (4 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 5 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £9.00
- Thu 6 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £9.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £15.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £15.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £15.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £15.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £15.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 12:50 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 12:50 — Cancelled — £15.00