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The year is 1963, the Beetles are about to go on tour in America, BUT they need an opening act... BeetleMania tells the story of the first five contestants in line to audition to be the Beetles opening act! Auditions open at 9am, the time is 8:15am, our two unfiltered reporters are counting down the 45 minutes to the contestants’ big shot as they wait in line to be seen. This comedy musical tells a story of competition, love, friendship and self-discovery featuring, of course, the iconic grooves of the 1960s!
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. BeetleMania is by Chevron Theatre, listed under Musicals and Opera in the Fringe programme. It plays at theSpace on the Mile, 80 High Street, EH1 1TH, 10 August to 15 August.
The show runs 50 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets are £8.