The King Oedipus
The King Oedipus is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Just The Tonic Nucleus. It has 3 performances listed, running from Thu 6 Aug, 13:00 to Sat 8 Aug, 13:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Refusing to accept the prophecy that he will kill his father and marry his mother, Prince Oedipus leaves the comfort of Corinth. After solving the Sphinx's riddle, he is made King of Thebes, ruling with wisdom and compassion. But when a devastating plague sweeps the land, Oedipus vows to save his people by uncovering its source – even if the truth leads him towards the darkest ordeal of his life.
Details
- Venue: Just The Tonic Nucleus
- Space: Just The Atomic Room
- Genre: THEATRE, Opera
- Country: CHINA
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 280 seats (Just The Atomic Room) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 3, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: ramp
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: There’s a lift between the bar and venue street entry. Then, from venue entry level to the main performance space ("Atomic") there is an up-and-over style of lift to carry a wheelchair over the 4 steps to get in. Wheelchair access type:Permanent Ramp, Lift (Platform Lift) Stairs: 2 - 5 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
- Thu 6 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £12.00