The Hypochondriac
The Hypochondriac is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at theSpace on the Mile. It has 11 performances listed, running from Sat 8 Aug, 15:05 to Fri 28 Aug, 15:05. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
A satire comedy about a wealthy eccentric, Argan, with delusions of illness. His greed for answers has led to him arranging his daughter, Angelique, to marry a doctor to selfishly fuel this obsession, whilst she pines for her true love. Hilarity ensues as Argan's family and his witty maid attempt to guide him to see reason as he falls further into his hypochondria due to a capitalistic healthcare system feeding his fantasies. Will Argan break away from his wife? Will Angelique end up with her true love? Or will Argan succumb to his hallucinations?
Details
- Venue: theSpace on the Mile
- Space: Space 3
- Genre: THEATRE, Comedy, Political
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 70 minutes
- Room size: about 58 seats (Space 3) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 11, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Access features: Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Entry through the reception of the Radisson Hotel. Staircase of 20 steps leading to theatre. Unfortunately, no wheelchair access is available. 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 3 published reviews and 52 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.
A daft, humorous time that is evocative of Scottish pantomime, and feels like a great addition to the Fringe. Easy to follow along with and really makes you feel at home, staying true to the fashion of Scottish comedy.
— A Young(ish) Perspective (5 out of 5 stars)
If you’re in the mood for some good silly fun, there is much to be enjoyed in this high-speed romp through The Hypochondriac
— The Wee Review (3 out of 5 stars)
The Hypochondriac from Rebrand Theatre and New Celts at theSpace on the Mile is a comic triumph. Intelligently adapted and acted by a company bursting with comic potential, it is hugely entertaining, resolutely…
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Sat 8 Aug, 15:05 — Already performed — £8.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 15:05 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 15:05 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 15:05 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 15:05 — Already performed — £12.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 15:05 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 15:05 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 15:05 — Already performed — £12.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 15:05 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 15:05 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 15:05 — Already performed — £12.00