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We have all dreamed about being famous as children. Gill dreamt about being switched at birth and one day her family, a royal family, would come get her... 50 years on, it still hasn't happened. Gill's life, like Mary Queen of Scots, has had some misadventures, terrible failed relationships and near-death experiences. But unlike Mary, Gill won't lose her head. She's ready to claim the throne and pronounce herself the Queen of Scottish Comedy. A fun show that looks at thwarted dreams and failed ambitions.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Scary Queen of Scots is by Gillian Cordiner, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Hoots @ The Apex, 31-35 Grassmarket, EH1 2HS, 7 August to 30 August.
The show runs 50 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets are £15. Content warnings: Scenes of violence and Strong language.