Pierrepoint: The People's Hangman
Theatre
Drama
Historical

Pierrepoint: The People's Hangman

No Frills Theatre Company • Amateur Company

45 minutes•Theatre 2
Albert Pierrepoint was an English hangman who executed an estimated 435 people in a 25-year career with HMP Prisons between the 1930s and 1950s. During his tenure, he was responsible for the executions of several high-profile murderers including the Acid Bath Killer – John Haigh, and Ruth Ellis – the last woman to be hung in England. Another was the case of one John Reginald Christie of 10 Rillington Place infamy. Through the executioner's eyes, this theatrical production dissects and scrutinises Christie's crimes and examines how he came to be on the end of a rope.
Event Details

Monday 24 - Saturday 29 August 2026

All performances at 19:45

6 performances

45 minutes

Theatre 2

Surgeons Quarter, Nicolson Street

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1 performers

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026

Ticket Price

£12.50 (11)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much are tickets for Pierrepoint: The People's Hangman?

Tickets for Pierrepoint: The People's Hangman are £12.50 (11). You can purchase tickets through the official festival website.

Where is Pierrepoint: The People's Hangman being performed?

Pierrepoint: The People's Hangman is being performed at Theatre 2, located at Surgeons Quarter, Nicolson Street. The venue is in the heart of Edinburgh's festival district.

How long is Pierrepoint: The People's Hangman?

The performance runs for approximately 45 minutes.

How do I book tickets for Pierrepoint: The People's Hangman?

You can book tickets for Pierrepoint: The People's Hangman through the official Edinburgh Festival Fringe website. Click the "Buy tickets" button on this page to be directed to the booking system.

When is Pierrepoint: The People's Hangman showing?

Pierrepoint: The People's Hangman runs from 24 August 2026 to 24 August 2026. Check the official website for specific performance times.

What is Pierrepoint: The People's Hangman about?

Pierrepoint: The People's Hangman is a Edinburgh Festival Fringe production. For the full description and latest information, please visit the event page or the official festival website.

About This Theatre Production

Pierrepoint: The People's Hangman is a theatre performance at Theatre 2 during Edinburgh Festival 2026. Running for 45 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: Theatre 2

Theatre 2 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 £12.5

Age Guidance: 12+

Content Warnings: Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes

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.Pierrepoint: The People's Hangman represents the theatrical innovation that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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