Ballgowns and Bibshorts

Edinburgh 2026

Billed as a musical memoir, Ballgowns and Bibshorts is the soundtrack to a decade of operatic and athletic adventures. Alongside comedy and candid insights, Grace presents an effervescent mix of classical, show tunes and popular music, as well as irreverent, custom-written parody, to take audiences on a journey that proves dreams really do come true... Incredible, hilarious, uplifting and amazing – get ready for a moving and inspirational evening with our wonderful singing triathlete this year, and see what can happen with a little motivation!

This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Ballgowns and Bibshorts is by Grace Lovelass, listed under Musicals and Opera in the Fringe programme. It plays at Paradise in Augustines, 41 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EL, 25 August to 28 August.

The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets are £18. Content warnings: Audience participation.