CLICK HERE TO ADD YOUR EVENT

Eldritch: The Confessions of Cthulhu

This is a two-person parody musical; a heartfelt subversion of Lovecraft’s horror classic “The Call of Cthulhu” with a hint of queer romance.

Eldritch: The Confessions of Cthulhu

About Eldritch: The Confessions of Cthulhu

“Eldritch: The Confessions of Cthulhu” is a two-person parody musical based on H. P. Lovecraft’s horror classic “The Call of Cthulhu”.

In this funny, heartfelt retelling, misunderstood eldritch horror Cthulhu dons a hilariously obvious disguise, poses as a solicitor, and tries to convince the audience and a suspicious Inspector Legrasse that he is far from the monster the world believes him to be.

This small-scale musical falls under the nowadays popular ‘villain-was-actually-a-good-guy’ genre of retellings, such as Broadway’s “Wicked”, Disney’s “Maleficent”, Starkid’s “Twisted” and Fat Rascal Theatre’s “Unfortunate”.

All Edinburgh Horror Festival events at the Banshee Labyrinth are over 18 only and ID may be requested. Late admission is at the discretion of the act, and many do not allow late admission so please arrive ten minutes early.

Sponsored Links

King Pins
Escape The Past
The Cookbook Shop
Fayre Play
Wonder & Co

Other Events at The Banshee Labyrinth or Edinburgh Horror Festival

Doctor Bonk’s Macarbaret

Selected dates between 18th October 2025 - 19th December 2026

Dr Bonk, Scotland's silliest surgeon, presents the Macarbaret: a madcap hour of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!

READ MORE

Monster Cabaret

Selected dates between 1st November 2025 - 5th December 2026

Join Madame Mabh for her haunted house party at the Banshee Labyrinth, featuring both classic cabaret acts and unusual happenings!

READ MORE

Stand Up Horror

Selected dates between 15th November 2025 - 19th December 2026

Improvised, macabre tales featuring (voluntary!) members of the audience as actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night at Stand Up Horror!

READ MORE

Nicolas Glassworth’s 140th Birthday Show

22nd January 2026

Join The TV Casualties in their first Edinburgh headline performance as they celebrate their resident time-travelling WW1 bassist Nicolas Glassworth's 140th birthday bash in style!

READ MORE

Clown Extravaganza

Selected dates between 23rd January 2026 - 3rd July 2026

Catch silly, surreal, absurdist comedy and clowning from Phil O'Shea at The Banshee Labyrinth!

READ MORE

1 World Comedy Film Festival | 2026

31st January 2026

Welcome to the 1World Comedy Short Film Festival. Home to the funniest films from the funniest filmmakers from around the world! Coming to the Banshee Labyrinth on 31st January.

READ MORE

1 World Film Festival 2026

31st January 2026

Welcome to the 1 World Film Festival which celebrates and showcases the most original, entertaining, exciting and finely structured films! Coming to the Banshee Labyrinth on 31st January.

READ MORE

Sponsored Links

Cancer Research UK
The Cogency
The Chocolatarium
Cancer Research UK
ATG
Edinburgh Dungeon

Similar events you might like...

Doctor Bonk’s Macarbaret

Doctor Bonk’s Macarbaret

Selected dates between 18th October 2025 - 19th December 2026

Dr Bonk, Scotland's silliest surgeon, presents the Macarbaret: a madcap hour of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!

READ MORE
Monster Cabaret

Monster Cabaret

Selected dates between 1st November 2025 - 5th December 2026

Join Madame Mabh for her haunted house party at the Banshee Labyrinth, featuring both classic cabaret acts and unusual happenings!

READ MORE
Stand Up Horror

Stand Up Horror

Selected dates between 15th November 2025 - 19th December 2026

Improvised, macabre tales featuring (voluntary!) members of the audience as actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night at Stand Up Horror!

READ MORE
Underground Magic: Edinburgh’s Live Magic Night

Underground Magic: Edinburgh’s Live Magic Night

Selected dates between 14th January 2026 - 29th July 2026

Experience incredible magic when the Edinburgh Magic Company presents a fresh lineup of magicians, mind-readers, and the occasional wild-card variety act at the Gilded Saloon!

READ MORE
Rob Beckett: Giraffe

Rob Beckett: Giraffe

15th January 2026

From Bromley to Brisbane, Rob Beckett’s new show Giraffe is going worldwide. Catch it at Edinburgh Playhouse on Thursday 15th January!

READ MORE
One Voice - Barry Manilow

One Voice - Barry Manilow

16th January 2026

Join us at Reconnect Howden Park in January for a night of nostalgia, passion, and pure musical brilliance as we pay tribute to one of the greatest entertainers of all time!

READ MORE
John Roy Stuart - Latha Chuilodair

John Roy Stuart - Latha Chuilodair

17th January 2026

In this play, the ghost of John Roy Stuart, poet, partisan and Colonel of the Jacobite Edinburgh Regiment, returns to Scotland to recall his life, times and final battle.

READ MORE
Club 80s Live

Club 80s Live

17th January 2026

Give the Rubik’s Cube a night off and get ready to be taken back to an era of music that people will never forget with the Club 80's Live show!

READ MORE
The Burns Project

The Burns Project

17th January 2026 - 25th January 2026

Join us at The Georgian House for the Edinburgh Fringe sold-out hit show 'The Burns Project', an immersive Burns Supper experience like no other, exploring the man behind the legend!

READ MORE

Find other events in Edinburgh

Sponsored Links

King Pins
Escape The Past
The Cookbook Shop
Fayre Play
Wonder & Co
Cancer Research UK
The Cogency
The Chocolatarium
Cancer Research UK
ATG
Edinburgh Dungeon

Popular Events

Charlie Puth
Internationally acclaimed, multi-platinum and award-winning artist, producer, musician and songwriter Charlie Puth has announced the Whatever's Clever! 2026 World Tour, coming to Edinburgh in July!
Rudsambee Sings Burns
Rudsambee are performing a concert of Robert Burns and Scottish song arrangements at the beautiful and inspiring Rosslyn Chapel on Saturday 24th January.
Enlightenment: An Immersive Light Show
Watch the iconic McEwans Hall in Edinburgh come alive with Enlightenment, a spectacular sound and light show, set to the enchanting melodies of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons!
That Sketch Club
Unleash your creativity at That Sketch Club, a free and friendly monthly drawing hangout for all levels at Brass Monkey Shore... just grab a drink, pick up a pencil, and enjoy the relaxed vibes!
Tim’rous Beasties Burns Night
Celebrate Burns Night with an adult-only evening at Edinburgh Zoo featuring animal encounters, a traditional hearty Burns supper, and entry to the spectacular Giant Lanterns trail!

Popular Listings

Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall