The Freddie Story – A Theatrical Concert Experience
The Freddie Story – A Theatrical Concert Experience is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Greenside @ George Street. It has 19 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 22:00 to Fri 28 Aug, 22:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Step into the world of Freddie Mercury in this high-energy theatrical concert experience from one of Scotland’s most established live performers. The Freddie Story takes audiences on a journey from humble beginnings to global superstardom, combining live music, storytelling and immersive performance to celebrate the life and legacy of Queen’s legendary frontman. Performed by Jim Smart, Scotland's longest-running solo Freddie Mercury show captivates audiences with his powerful vocals, authentic delivery and dynamic stage presence. Featuring a soundtrack of iconic Queen hits, building to a show-stopping finale inspired by Queen’s Live Aid performance.
Details
- Venue: Greenside @ George Street
- Space: Forest Theatre
- Genre: MUSIC, Storytelling, Theatre
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 50 minutes
- Room size: about 90 seats (Forest Theatre) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 19, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet, Hearing loop
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Through Wheelchair access entrance, then on same level through to Theatre Wheelchair access type:Level Access, Lift (Building Lift) Stairs: None Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Fri 7 Aug, 22:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 22:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 22:00 — Already performed — £15.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 22:00 — Already performed — £15.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 22:00 — Already performed — £15.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 22:00 — Already performed — £17.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 22:00 — Already performed — £17.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 22:00 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 22:00 — Already performed — £17.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 22:00 — Already performed — £17.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 22:00 — Already performed — £17.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 22:00 — Already performed — £17.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 22:00 — Already performed — £17.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 22:00 — Already performed — £17.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 22:00 — Already performed — £17.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 22:00 — Already performed — £17.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 22:00 — Already performed — £17.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 22:00 — Already performed — £17.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 22:00 — Already performed — £17.00