Kevin! [The Musical]
Kevin! [The Musical] Company • Semi-professional company
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By Kevin! [The Musical] Company • Semi-professional company
Google Kevin! [The Musical] CompanyAbout the show
Kevin! [The Musical] is a dark comedy musical theatre show performed at Forest Theatre at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, written by Will Sharland and staged by the Kevin! [The Musical] Company. The show follows Kevin, an exchange student from England who travels to America hoping to discover what the USA is really like, only to find himself trapped inside the world of a cheesy high school musical. The world grows increasingly absurd and nightmarish the longer he stays, and Kevin is left uncertain whether everyone around him is crazy — or whether it might be him. The show runs for 120 minutes and tickets start from £8.
Why see this show?
A dark, funny and genuinely strange musical that uses the high school show format to satirise American culture and the experience of feeling like an outsider. Ambitious in scope and bold in subject matter, it is one of the more distinctive musicals at this year's Fringe.
£8 (6)
Monday 24 - Saturday 29 August 2026
All performances at 13:20
6 performances
120 mins
12 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the show?
The show runs for 120 minutes.
Where is it on?
It takes place at Forest Theatre.
What is the age guidance?
The show is for audiences aged 16 and over.
How much are tickets?
Tickets start from £8.
Are there any content warnings?
The show contains audience participation, distressing or potentially triggering themes, scenes of violence, strobe lighting, strong language and swearing. It also includes sudden and loud noises, flashing lights, torture, allusions to mental illness, and references and depictions of topical issues in America such as racism, gun control, misogyny, conspiracies and school shootings.
What kind of show is it?
It is a dark comedy musical theatre show about an English exchange student trapped inside a nightmarish American high school musical.
About This Music Performance
Kevin! [The Musical] is a musicals and opera performance at Forest Theatre during Edinburgh Festival 2026. Running for 120 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: Forest Theatre
Forest Theatre 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: £8 - £20
Age Guidance: 16+
Content Warnings: Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing, More information Sudden and loud noises, flashing lights, torture, allusions to mental illness, references and depictions of topical issues in America such as: racism, gun control, misogyny, conspiracies and school shootings.
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.Kevin! [The Musical] represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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