Cheryl – A Rock Opera

Name: Cheryl – A Rock Opera
Start: 2026-08-11 16:00:00
End: 2026-08-11 17:00:00
Location: Back Cave

Attila the Stockbroker and John Otway / PBH's Free Fringe • Professional company

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60 minutes•Back Cave

Music

Spoken word

Comedy

Cheryl – A Rock Opera

60 minutes•Back Cave

By Attila the Stockbroker and John Otway / PBH's Free Fringe • Professional company

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Cheryl was a big hit at the 1991 Fringe and Attila and Otway thought we'd revive it for its 35th anniversary. An everyday tale of Satanism, trainspotting, drug abuse and unrequited love set on a station platform. Based, of course, on Otway's show-stopping song Cheryl's Going Home. Why is she going home – to Slough of all places – and who's her horny friend Billy? Attila knows. He spills the beans in stentorian Chaucerian verse. Otway responds with a series of ever more pathetic excuses in song. Then MC Trainspotter turns up...

About the show

Attila the Stockbroker and John Otway revive their rock opera for its thirty-fifth anniversary, first performed at the 1991 Fringe. An everyday tale of Satanism, trainspotting, drug abuse and unrequited love set on a station platform, based on Otway's song Cheryl's Going Home. Attila narrates in stentorian Chaucerian verse while Otway responds in song, and the mysterious MC Trainspotter also makes an appearance. A free event at the Back Cave, running 60 minutes. Age guidance 18+.

Why see this show?

A truly unique Fringe curiosity: spoken Chaucerian verse meets rock song in a station-platform tale of love, Satanism and Slough. Free entry makes this an easy pick for the adventurous.

Tickets

Free

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When

Tuesday 11 - Saturday 15 August 2026

16:00, 13:30

5 performances

Duration

60 mins

Cast

2 performers

Festival

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026

Venue

Back Cave

212 Cowgate

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Additional Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this event free?

Yes, this is a free event.

How long is the show?

The show runs for 60 minutes.

What is the age guidance?

This show is for ages 18 and over.

Where is it performed?

At the Back Cave.

What is the show based on?

It is based on Otway's song Cheryl's Going Home.

About This Music Performance

Cheryl – A Rock Opera is a music performance at Back Cave during Edinburgh Festival 2026. Running for 60 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.

Enjoy live music in Edinburgh's atmospheric venues. From intimate acoustic sets to full band performances, each show offers a unique musical experience.

Venue: Back Cave

Back Cave 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

•Standing venues - arrive early for best spots
•Check if seats are unreserved or allocated
•Some venues allow drinks in the performance space
•Merchandise often available after the show

Booking Information

Ticket Prices: From £null

Age Guidance: 18+

Content Warnings: None

Book early to avoid disappointment. Popular shows sell out quickly during Edinburgh Festival.

Part of Edinburgh Festival 2026

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.Cheryl – A Rock Opera represents the musical diversity that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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