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Step aside HG Wells, take a break Jeff Wayne, go back to your trailer Tom Cruise – Lamphouse is tackling War of the Worlds and they're doing it with absolutely no budget! Featuring one actor, a loop pedal, lots of questionable mime, the planet Mars and at least two absolutely terrifying (definitely not made out of card) tripod puppets, War of the Worlds (On a Budget) is the musical comedy action adventure you didn't know you needed! ***** (TheatreScotland.co.uk). **** (Stage). **** (TheReviewsHub.com). 'Must See' (FringeReview.co.uk).
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. War of the Worlds (On a Budget) is by Lamphouse Theatre, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Pleasance Courtyard, 60 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ, 5 August to 15 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets from £10. Content warnings: Audience participation.