Do the Thing: Choose Your Own Musical
Do the Thing / Free Festival • Semi-professional company
Do the Thing: Choose Your Own Musical
By Do the Thing / Free Festival • Semi-professional company
Book NowAbout the show
Do the Thing: Choose Your Own Musical is a fully improvised musical show in which the audience decides everything — the setting, the characters, and the plot. The cast of two, Tim Meredith and Simon Plotkin from Stellar Firma, and a one-person orchestra, Ian Scott, then create the show from scratch in real time. Things can and will get very silly indeed. Running for 60 minutes at the Main Room, this free event is suitable for audiences aged 18 and over. Audience participation and strong language should be expected.
Why see this show?
A genuinely unpredictable night out where no two shows are alike, this fully improvised musical hands creative control to the audience. If you enjoy comedy that goes off the rails in the best possible way, this free show is a Fringe bargain.
Thursday 6 - Sunday 16 August 2026
All performances at 22:00
11 performances
60 minutes
3 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
Free
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the show?
The show runs for 60 minutes.
Where is the show performed?
The show takes place at the Main Room.
What is the age guidance?
This show is suitable for audiences aged 18 and over.
How much do tickets cost?
This show is free to attend.
What kind of show is it?
It is a fully improvised musical comedy in which the audience chooses the setting, characters and plot, performed by a cast of two with a one-person orchestra.
Are there any content warnings?
The show involves audience participation and contains strong language and swearing.
About This Comedy Show
Do the Thing: Choose Your Own Musical is a comedy performance at Main Room 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.
Expect an evening of laughter with professional comedians delivering their best material. Most comedy shows at Edinburgh run for 50-60 minutes, perfect for fitting multiple shows into your day.
Venue: Main Room
Main Room 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
- •Arrive 10-15 minutes early for the best seats
- •Front row seats may involve audience interaction
- •Check content warnings for adult material
- •Many venues have a bar for pre-show drinks
Booking Information
Ticket Prices: From £null
Age Guidance: 18+
Content Warnings: Audience participation, Strong language/swearing
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.Do the Thing: Choose Your Own Musical represents the comedy excellence that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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