The Dream Machine
The Dream Machine is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Pleasance Courtyard. It has 8 performances listed, running from Sat 22 Aug, 12:00 to Sat 29 Aug, 12:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
'This young quintet bring the chaos and the charm' (BroadwayWorld.com). Your dreams. Our chaos. Buckle in for the hour of your life. Make It Beautiful Theatre Company presents The Dream Machine, a raucous long-form comedy improv show where a single audience suggestion sparks an hour of delirium, packed with absurd characters, live improvised music, ridiculous twists and stories. A new surprise comedy guest star joins every show – bringing mischief and hilarious dilemmas to our improvisers. Confirmed guest stars include: Lorna Rose Treen, Ed Jones, Lara Ricote, Ify Nwadiwe, Elf Lyons and Josh Glanc.
Details
- Venue: Pleasance Courtyard
- Space: Upstairs
- Genre: THEATRE, Comedy, Improv
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 91 seats (Upstairs) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 8, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: lift
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet, Hearing loop
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Queue in cobbled courtyard. Access to space via locked lift, please notify venue ahead of your visit if you require use of the lift and ask at Info Shed upon arrival for access. Wheelchair access type:Lift (Building Lift) Stairs: 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 1 published review and 4 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.
Improv needs a gimmick. No one will go to see a bread and butter, ‘improv show’ unless it offers a tantalising USP.
— The Wee Review (3 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Sat 22 Aug, 12:00 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 12:00 — Already performed — £14.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 12:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 12:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 12:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 12:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 12:00 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 12:00 — Already performed — £14.00