The eight shortlisted Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 shows contending for Musical Theatre Review’s Best Musical Award have been announced.
Game Theory continues at Forest Theatre at Greenside @ George Street until 22 August 2026. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ I’ve decided that this is a super new musical and the spirited cast will do very well when they graduate.
Standing ovation: What it’s like to watch Jesus Christ Superstar from the stage
Penelope – Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Ludwig: Unfinished Business – Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Codetta – Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Megasquirt: Fully Loaded – Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Standing ovation: What it’s like to watch Jesus Christ Superstar from the stage
9–5 The Musical
Merrily We Roll Along transfers
The Color Purple
X-Factor Musical Revealed
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