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August 1963. One train. £2.6 million. And a plan bold enough to change British criminal history forever. A gang of ordinary men attempt an extraordinary heist, stopping the Glasgow to London mail train and vanishing with a fortune. What follows is ambition at full tilt: The Great Train Robbery hurtles through a high-speed, anarchic retelling of Britain’s most infamous heist, and the moment a perfect plan begins to fracture. KCS Theatre Co’s signature blend of razor-sharp realism and cinematic stylisation powers this super-slick, swinging 60s, inventive comedy-thriller. All aboard for the…
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Great Train Robbery is by KCS Theatre Co, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at C ARTS | C venues | C aquila, Roman Eagle Lodge, 2 Johnston Terrace, EH1 2PW, 10 August to 16 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets from £12.