Cabaret for the End of the World
Cathy Wippell / Free Festival • Professional company
About the show
Cabaret for the End of the World is a 60-minute show by Cathy Wippell at The Snug, Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025. Set against the backdrop of a bleak nuclear winter, it combines accordion-accompanied songs, storytelling and survival tips into a darkly comic cabaret. Performed under the name Montselier, the show grapples with themes of kindness, cost and the grim state of the world. Priced at £2.50 and suitable for ages 16 and over, it carries warnings for strong language, distressing themes and audience participation.
Why see this show?
A darkly funny, accordion-driven cabaret that tackles big anxieties through song and story. If you want something strange, a little bleak and entirely distinctive for £2.50, this 60-minute show is a Fringe oddity worth seeking out.
Tuesday 5 - Saturday 9 August 2025
All performances at 15:45
5 performances
60 minutes
1 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
£2.50
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the show?
The show runs for 60 minutes.
What does it cost?
Tickets are £2.50.
What is the age guidance?
The show is for audiences aged 16 and over.
Where is it on?
It takes place at The Snug.
Are there any content warnings?
Yes — the show contains audience participation, distressing or potentially triggering themes, and strong language/swearing.
What kind of show is it?
It is a cabaret and musical theatre show featuring accordion-accompanied songs, storytelling and survival tips set in a fictional post-apocalyptic world.
About This Theatre Production
Cabaret for the End of the World is a theatre performance at The Snug during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 60 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.
Experience compelling storytelling brought to life by talented performers. Theatre at Edinburgh ranges from intimate black box productions to grand stage spectacles.
Venue: The Snug
The Snug is one of Edinburgh's Festival venues, hosting a variety of performances throughout August. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of other Festival locations.
Tips for Attending
- •Check for trigger warnings if sensitive to certain topics
- •Most Fringe theatre runs without interval
- •Latecomers may not be admitted
- •Consider matinee performances for a relaxed experience
Booking Information
Ticket Prices: From £2.5
Age Guidance: 16+
Content Warnings: Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing
Book early to avoid disappointment. Popular shows sell out quickly during Edinburgh Festival.
Part of Edinburgh Festival 2025
Edinburgh Festival transforms Scotland's capital into the world's leading cultural destination every August. With thousands of performances across hundreds of venues, the festival offers unparalleled choice for culture lovers.Cabaret for the End of the World represents the theatrical innovation that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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