Clown Show
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Start date
August 27, 2026 8:00 pm
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End date
August 30, 2026 4:40 pm
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King's Theatre Events
2 Leven St, Edinburgh EH3 9LQ
Clown Show runs at the King’s Theatre in Edinburgh from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 August 2026 as part of the Edinburgh International Festival.
The European premiere from theatre-maker Geoff Sobelle is billed as a contemporary portrait of America as a circus falling apart.
Key Event Details
| Event | Clown Show |
| Dates | Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 August 2026 |
| Times | Evenings 8pm. Matinees 2pm and 3pm on selected dates |
| Venue | King’s Theatre |
| Location | 2 Leven Street, Tollcross, Edinburgh EH3 9LQ |
| Tickets | Book now via Capital Theatres / Edinburgh International Festival |
| Price | From £15 listed by EIF |
| Running time | Approx 1 hour 40 mins, no interval |
| Access | BSL on Sat 29 Aug at 8pm, audio described on Sun 30 Aug at 3pm |
What To Expect
The show mixes clowning, physical theatre, music, and political satire. Capital Theatres lists strong language, haze, and loud noise, so the official guidance is worth reading before booking.
Tickets & Entry
Tickets are available through the official event pages, with multiple performances across the run. Some dates include access performances and a post-show talk.
Location
Clown Show is staged at the King’s Theatre in Tollcross. See our King’s Theatre directory listing for address, map data and venue notes.
Getting There
Tollcross is busy during the Festival, so public transport is usually the safer call. Use buses serving Tollcross, Lothian Road or Home Street, or connect from Haymarket.
Our Tips
- Pick your date carefully, as performance times vary across the run.
- Check content guidance for haze, loud noise, and strong language.
- Use public transport if attending an evening show during Festival season.
Latest event details and tickets: official Capital Theatres listing.