Delusions and Grandeur

Edinburgh 2026

'Comic timing as impeccable as her playing' (Everything-Theatre.co.uk). Genre-blurring jester and cellist Karen Hall peels back the layers of formality leaving you with only the humanity and insanity of the artist behind the instrument. And yourself. Featuring Suite Number One in G Major by JS Bach and personal comedic pieces crafted in idiot classes, Karen fuses in a healthy dose of pathos tackling identity, expectations and success through the eyes of a fool. Winner: FringeReview.co.uk's Edinburgh Fringe 2025 Outstanding Theatre Award.

This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Delusions and Grandeur is by Karen Hall More Play Productions, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at ZOO Playground, High School Yards, EH1 1LZ, 7 August to 30 August.

The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets are £17. Content warnings: Audience participation.