How to Steal a Billion Greenbacks: The Wall Street Frauds that "Made" America
Matthew Partridge / PBH's Free Fringe • Semi-professional company
Google Matthew Partridge / PBH's Free FringeHow to Steal a Billion Greenbacks: The Wall Street Frauds that "Made" America
By Matthew Partridge / PBH's Free Fringe • Semi-professional company
Google Matthew Partridge / PBH's Free FringeAbout the show
MoneyWeek journalist Matthew Partridge returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with another Horrible Histories for adults style show, this time heading Stateside. Presented via PBH's Free Fringe at the Upstairs Bar, the show covers four hundred years of Wall Street shenanigans — from the person who bought Manhattan for $24, who may have been the one cheated, to how the Wolf of Wall Street broke the internet. Audiences from previous shows found the material well researched and well recited and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Why see this show?
Free to attend and packed with four hundred years of financial skulduggery — a smart, entertaining tour through America's most brazen frauds, delivered in the accessible style of Horrible Histories for grown-ups.
Free
Tuesday 12 August 2025
All performances at 17:00
55 mins
1 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the show?
The show runs for 55 minutes.
Where is it performed?
The show takes place at the Upstairs Bar as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
What is the age guidance?
The show is suitable for audiences aged 12 and above.
How much do tickets cost?
This is a free event via PBH's Free Fringe.
Are there any content warnings?
No content warnings are listed for this show.
What type of show is this?
It is a spoken word show blending historical and political storytelling about Wall Street fraud across four hundred years of American financial history.
About This Performance
How to Steal a Billion Greenbacks: The Wall Street Frauds that "Made" America is a spoken word performance at Upstairs Bar during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 55 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.
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Venue: Upstairs Bar
Upstairs Bar 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.
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Booking Information
Ticket Prices: From £null
Age Guidance: 12+
Content Warnings: None
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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.How to Steal a Billion Greenbacks: The Wall Street Frauds that "Made" America represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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