The Hobbit
The Hobbit is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at theSpace @ Niddry St. It has 6 performances listed, running from Mon 10 Aug, 12:30 to Sat 15 Aug, 12:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
From epic battles, to Middle-earth's fearsome creatures, to a band of merry travellers, this is The Hobbit like no other. Thrilling stage combat, awe-inspiring puppetry and original music will immerse audiences in an unexpected journey through Middle-earth. Brought to life by ETC whose previous five-star and sell-out shows include The Picture of Dorian Grey and Hound of the Baskervilles. Based on the novel by JRR Tolkien. Licensed by Middle-Earth Enterprises. Adapted for the stage by Greg Banks. Originally commissioned and produced by Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis, MN. Produced by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences.
Details
- Venue: theSpace @ Niddry St
- Space: Upper Theatre
- Genre: CHILDRENS_SHOWS, Physical theatre, Puppetry
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 50 minutes
- Room size: about 92 seats (Upper Theatre) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 6, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: lift
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Access via ground level entrance; then up one floor in a standard passenger lift. Wheelchair access type: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.
What the reviewers said
We have captured 1 published review and 14 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.
The cast inhabit their (in many cases many) roles with passion and humour, whether inhabiting food obsessed and innocent hobbits, fallen dwarves lords, disappearing wizards or elves, goblins, gollums and bits of…
— North West End UK (4 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Mon 10 Aug, 12:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 12:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 12:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 12:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 12:30 — Already performed — £10.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 12:30 — Already performed — £10.00