The Really Terrible Orchestra

The Really Terrible Orchestra is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at St Cuthbert's Church. It has 1 performance listed, running from Sat 15 Aug, 16:00 to Sat 15 Aug, 16:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.

About this show

Lights! Camera! Action! John Williams as you’ve never heard him before, or ever will again! From Jurassic Park to How to Train Your Dragon, the Really Terrible Orchestra celebrates film music in a family friendly concert. There may be pirates, cowboys and other surprises from the silver screen. Come and hear if you can recognise what on earth we’re playing! A Fringe stalwart founded by popular novelist Alexander McCall Smith, Edinburgh’s orchestra for the ‘musically challenged’ has been stunning audiences and annoying critics worldwide for 31 years. Conducted by the effervescent Count Michael von Graham. CUT!

Details

  • Venue: St Cuthbert's Church
  • Space: Main Sanctuary
  • Genre: MUSIC, Classical, Family-friendly
  • Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
  • Running time: 75 minutes
  • Room size: about 250 seats (Main Sanctuary) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
  • Performances listed: 1, of which 0 still to come and on sale

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access: level
  • Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet, Hearing loop
  • Venue notes: 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.

Performance dates and ticket availability

  • Sat 15 Aug, 16:00 — Already performed — £14.00

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