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1974. Prom is days away. Carrie, a social outcast under the strain of her mother's religiosity, discovers the power of telekinesis. Find out what happens when Carrie is pushed too far by her high-school bullies on the most anticipated night of the year: senior prom. This amateur production of Carrie: The Musical is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. www.concordtheatrical.co.uk. Music by Michael Gore. Lyrics by Dean Pitchford. Book by Lawrence D Cohen. Based on the novel by Stephen King.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Carrie: The Musical is by Edinburgh University Footlights, listed under Musicals and Opera in the Fringe programme. It plays at Paradise in Augustines, 41 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EL, 17 August to 22 August.
The show runs 150 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets are £19. Content warnings: Scenes of violence and Strobe lighting.