The Real Housewives of the Zombie Apocalypse
The Real Housewives of the Zombie Apocalypse is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Greenside @ George Street. It has 6 performances listed, running from Mon 17 Aug, 19:35 to Sat 22 Aug, 19:35. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
The dead have risen! But that won’t stop our seven housewives from serving high-camp drama in the most high-body-count reunion episode yet! Can our favourite OG queens of reality TV survive the hordes – and each other – and manifest their way to the end? Clydebuilt Theatre Company’s original musical returns! * (MusicalTalk’s Pick of the Fringe 2025, podcast). (Scotsman).
Details
- Venue: Greenside @ George Street
- Space: Forest Theatre
- Genre: OPERA, New writing, Satire
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 90 seats (Forest 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: 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.
What the reviewers said
We have captured 4 published reviews 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 Real Housewives of the Zombie Apocalypse is a maverick musical which really hits the mark – camp without becoming flimsy, technically slick without losing its silliness, & thoroughly entertaining on just about every…
— The Mumble (4 out of 5 stars)
If you ever wondered what would happen if reality TV stars had to survive a zombie outbreak, this is the show for you. The Real Housewives of the Zombie Apocalypse is a camp and seriously entertaining show to see.
— Brig News (4 out of 5 stars)
The world needs more camp horror musicals. There’s something about the high stakes of the horror genre and the high notes of a good musical that seems to be a perfect match.
— Starburst (4 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Mon 17 Aug, 19:35 — Already performed — £16.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 19:35 — Already performed — £16.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 19:35 — Already performed — £16.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 19:35 — Already performed — £16.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 19:35 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 19:35 — Already performed — £16.00