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Get ready for a truly unique theatrical experience as Baby Wants Candy, the acclaimed musical improv troupe, takes to the stage at Assembly George Square Studios. On Wednesday 5 August, prepare to be captivated by a brand new musical, conjured entirely from thin air before your very eyes. This isn't a pre-rehearsed production; the talented cast and their live band work their magic to invent a complete musical from scratch, night after night. Every single performance promises a fresh and spontaneous adventure, ensuring that no two shows are ever the same. It's a testament to their incredible skill and wit, offering a delightfully unpredictable evening. This is a perfect outing for families, with its engaging and family-friendly humour that will entertain both younger and older audience members alike.

It’s now two decades that this world-renowned musical improv troupe Baby Wants Candy have been performing the opening and closing night of a completely improvised, never-seen-before or to-be-seen-again musical. That’s a whole score of spontaneous scores. See what we did there? With a cast and band unrivalled in talent and so seamlessly in tune (literally) with each other, it’s almost impossible to tell that they’re making it up as they go along – but trust us, they are. An unmissable Fringe institution in their own right, they’ve so far sold out 16 Fringe runs and continue to garner critical acclaim from all over the globe. Hilarious and unpredictable, with the audience in complete control of the action in every performance, this is an absolute festival must-see. Remember the side-splitting show Jesus Christ Uber Car? Or the highly amusing musical Muppet Love Island? Well, it’s a shame you missed them. What will you miss out on this run?? After years of sell-out runs and critical acclaim, Baby Wants Candy (the team behind international hit sensations Thrones! The Musical, 50 Shades! and Shamilton!) has fans coming back night after night during August (believe us, some do). E ach show is a roller-coaster ride of spontaneously choreographed numbers; unscripted, unguided, unpredictable… and often uncontrollable. With well over 4000 improvised musicals already under their belt, it is no wonder that they are on the absolute top of their game. With casts in Chicago, LA and New York and an international touring company, Baby Wants Candy has launched the careers of various top comedic actors and writers in the US; Craig Cackowski ( Curb Your Enthusiasm, Arrested Development), Jack McBrayer (Kenneth in 30 Rock), Vanessa Bayer and Aidy Bryant (Saturday Night Live), Thomas Middleditch (HBO’s Silicon Valley), Peter Gwinn (Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report), Chris Grace (Superstore), Amber Ruffin (Amber Ruffin Show ), Chris Witaske (The Bear), John Hartman (Ghosts) and Ross Bryant ( The Good Place). And watch out for Edinburgh’s own Will Naameh (MC Hammersmith) in this year’s cast! With extra shows added over multiple Fringes, sell-out shows and five-star reviews the world over, be sure to catch one (or two… or more!) of their completely original musicals this summer Image Credit: David Wilkinson

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Baby Wants Candy takes place on Wednesday, 5 August 2026 at 22:30.

Baby Wants Candy is held at Assembly George Square Studios George Square, Edinburgh South in Edinburgh.

Tickets for Baby Wants Candy can be booked via whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.