The Last Hero and The Last Coward
The Last Hero and The Last Coward by Titanic is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Palmerston Place Church. It has 2 performances listed, running from Tue 18 Aug, 19:15 to Wed 19 Aug, 19:15. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
John Harper and Joseph Ismay. Passengers on the Titanic. A church minister and an executive of the White Star Line. One a branded hero, one a coward. Both have a story to tell and a journey to make. 'A heartfelt and moving tribute to the heroism of the common man, and that the heart of even the richest men can be opened and brought into the light' (BritishTheatreGuide.info). 'I can hardly pay the author a higher compliment. My penultimate show at Fringe 2023 was an unexpected gem' (PlaysInternational.org.uk).
Details
- Performer: Titanic
- Venue: Palmerston Place Church
- Space: Church Sanctuary
- Genre: THEATRE, Historical, Drama
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 70 minutes
- Performances listed: 2, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: ramp
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet, Hearing loop
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: There is a ramp to the left of the main entrance. If not taking the ramp there are 9 steps up into the performance venue. Wheelchair access type:Permanent Ramp Stairs: 6 - 10 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 1 published review 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.
Both Harper and Ismay are fascinating characters, in their different ways lost in one of the most famous tragedies of the twentieth century, and this show does an admirable job in bringing their stories to light and to…
— North West End UK (4 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Tue 18 Aug, 19:15 — Already performed — £15.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 19:15 — Already performed — £15.00