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Alan Bissett: The Red Hourglass

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Alan Bissett: The Red Hourglass

Fringe 2026
Theatre

6 Aug - 29 Aug 2026

Tickets £6.00 to £12.00

  • Dates 6 Aug - 29 Aug 2026
  • Times 12:20
  • Duration 60 mins approx
  • Age 16+ Accompanied With An Adult

About the show

Show Information

Written and performed by Alan Bissett. Directed by Sacha Kyle. A dazzling, surreal comedy from Alan Bissett, Fringe First-winning creator of The Moira Monologues and When Billy Met Alasdair. Here he plays five characters – three male, two female, none of them human – trapped in a mysterious research facility. This is a shape-shifting, virtuoso performance that confronts humankind’s greatest fears and will make you tremble... with laughter.

'Whip-smart... Bissett’s a joy to watch' ***** (Fest).

'Holds you in its web' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com).

'Sophisticated, captivating theatre' ***** (ThreeWeeks).

'A real Fringe gem' **** (Independent).

Guideline 16+ Must Be Accompanied By An Adult.

ALL SEATING IS UNRESERVED AND LATECOMERS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED.

Tickets are supplied by ALAN BISSET, the event organiser. The Stand Comedy Club acts as a disclosed ticket agent and processes payment on behalf of the organiser. Click here to find out more