Dystopia The Rock Opera

The Fall Of Dystopia And How It Finds Salvation

Blistering musicality, razor sharp political satire and spectacular masks collide as a prison band of dictators and traitors takes you on an exhilarating journey from tyranny to enlightenment.  Dystopia was one of the most highly praised shows of Edinburgh Fringe 2025.

Touchy Trump, Polonium Putin, and Kim Jong Elvis join Beldon Haigh to provoke, satirise and entertain in this immersive, multimedia rock opera by acclaimed singer/songwriter Justin Skelton.

Topical, incredible musicality, makes you feel happy, angry, sad, sad and full of Dystopian determination to inspire change 11 out of 10 – Kevin Short International Times.

Political, angry, thought-provoking, always entertaining…  ★★★★★  – Liam Rudden  Must See Theatre  

A rollicking rollercoaster show…a beacon of hope in a darkening world  ★★★★★  Nigel Carr, Louder Than War

Epic songs, bold storytelling, immersive audience participation and raucous power ballads fuel this must-see show with raw grip on the zeitgeist. power house live band ★★★★★ Edinburgh Reporter

 Brutally sharp satire, blistering soundscape and a generous serving of over the top theatricality, it draws you in inexorably – Tim Wilcock Fringe Review. 

Event Details

Start Date : 21st April 2026
Time : 07:30 PM
 - 09:45 PM

Tickets

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This is a seated event.