The House of Pitman
The House of Pitman is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at ZOO Playground. It has 7 performances listed, running from Mon 24 Aug, 20:35 to Sun 30 Aug, 20:35. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Luke emerges from a battered suitcase into a surreal strip club run by generations of his own family. Tonight is his debut performance. The only problem? He's always seen himself as the clown, the people-pleasing entertainer, rather than the star. Blending clown and character comedy, this strange, visually playful solo show spirals through sketchy characters, surreal transformations and a haunting family voice that undermines his every attempt to perform. As the world becomes increasingly absurd, Luke must decide: step into the spotlight – or crawl back inside the suitcase.
Details
- Venue: ZOO Playground
- Space: Playground 2
- Genre: COMEDY, Theatre, Character Comedy
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 50 seats (Playground 2) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 7, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Through main door and down a short corridor. 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 3 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.
As a fringe show it works perfectly: a fun palette cleanser to balance out the seriousness you might be seeing either side of it.
— Everything Theatre (4 out of 5 stars)
Luke Pitman seemingly plays several characters from his family in an explosively funny exploration of family dynamics in this one hour show.
3.5 Stars. The House of Pitman is not only an engaging show, but also attempts to discuss the expectations placed on a character like Little Pitman.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Mon 24 Aug, 20:35 — Already performed — £8.50
- Tue 25 Aug, 20:35 — Already performed — £11.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 20:35 — Already performed — £11.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 20:35 — Already performed — £11.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 20:35 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 20:35 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 20:35 — Already performed — £12.00