The Bob Ross Effect (Edinburgh Festival Preview)

23 Jul 2026

Sarah-Louise Young

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“We don’t make mistakes, we have happy accidents.”

Artist, animal-lover and unlikely sex symbol Bob Ross brought art into the living rooms of millions with TV phenomenon The Joy of Painting. With his big heart (and even bigger perm) the paragon of casual Zen taught an entire generation to embrace their creativity.

Following ★★★★★ An Evening Without Kate Bush (Best Cabaret, Adelaide Fringe), Sarah-Louise Young returns with a brand-new interactive show directed by Ali James, and original songs composed with Jordan Paul Clarke.

Unlock your inner Happy Little Tree and celebrate this enduring icon and his impact.

Ages 12+

This is part of our Edinburgh Festival Preview series, giving you the chance to see work before it heads to Scotland this August.

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Date
Thu 23 Jul 2026
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7:00 PM
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