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London, 1918. When wartime hysteria pillories Oscar Wilde's Salomé for corrupting the nation with homosexuality, Robert Ross – the late author’s literary executor, devoted friend, and "first boy" (or so he believes) – is once again made to defend the legacy he sacrificed his life to protect. As courtroom circus shatters the memories he has spent decades curating, the line between devotion and delusion begins to blur. This is a story about saints who are canonised by love and fools who sacrificed themselves for it. Oxford New Writing Festival runner-up: Best Play.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 1918: The Final Salomé is by Carfax Productions, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Greenside @ George Street, The Royal Society of Edinburgh, 22-26 George Street, EH2 2PQ, 17 August to 29 August.
The show runs 55 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets are £14.50. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature and Strong language.