John Robertson’s The Dark Room

Wed 5 Aug · 01:00

Gilded Balloon Patter House

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About This Event

John Robertson’s The Dark Room is set to return to the Gilded Balloon Patter House on Wednesday 5 August, bringing its distinctive fusion of improv, gaming and stand-up back to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Billed as a live-action video game, the show tasks audience members with navigating a series of lethal deathtraps, offering the chance to win money or meet a dramatic end in the attempt. Robertson, the evening’s sardonic host, keeps proceedings moving with sharp, interactive commentary, tailoring each performance to the decisions made by the players. The show sold out every year from 2019 to 2025, and was named the best-reviewed comedy show of the 2025 Fringe by Comedy.co.uk. Tickets are available via the venue’s website.

The show tasks audience members with navigating a series of lethal deathtraps, offering the chance to win money or meet a dramatic end in the attempt. The evening's sardonic host, John Robertson, keeps proceedings moving with sharp, interactive commentary, tailoring each performance to the decisions made by the players.

John Robertson's sharp wit and sardonic commentary have been praised by critics, with the show being named the best-reviewed comedy show of the 2025 Fringe by Comedy.co.uk. The show has also received praise from various publications, including the Independent, Telegraph, and Guardian.

Tickets are available via the venue's website. Please check the website for further information on ticket availability and prices.

Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.

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Frequently asked questions

John Robertson’s The Dark Room takes place on Wednesday, 5 August 2026 at 01:00.

John Robertson’s The Dark Room is held at Gilded Balloon Patter House in Edinburgh (3 Chambers Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1HT).

Tickets for John Robertson’s The Dark Room 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.

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