Top Gunchained
Touring the UK following an acclaimed premiere at Edinburgh Fringe 2026
Bristol Old Vic, 30 Sep – 3 Oct – tickets available now
Wilton’s Music Hall, London, 16 – 21 Nov – tickets available now
Chichester Festival Theatre, 16-21 Jan 2027 – tickets on sale here
Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry, 27 May 2027 – tickets available now
Premiered at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 – check out the great reviews here.
“Affectionate and surprisingly touching” ★★★★ The Stage
“An aerodynamic comic verse blast” ★★★★ Dominic Cavendish, Daily Telegraph
“Most excellent… big laughs and heartfelt moments” ★★★★★ Bruce On The Fringe
This uplifting comedy brings you a jet-powered tour through your favourite characters, and all the romance and action of Tom Cruise’s aerial blockbuster, alongside the heartfelt story of father and son superfans who can’t agree on anything except their favourite film.
Can Maverick and best friend Goose beat Iceman to the Top Gun trophy? Can instructor Charlie get a drink without anyone singing at her? Can one Fringe First-winning poet/nerd re-enact the movie’s signature dogfights – alone?
On the 40th anniversary of Top Gun’s cinema release, this unauthorised parody celebrates the iconic film and its enduring fandom. Essential viewing for Top Gun veterans and rookies alike, this show will take your breath away.
From the creative team behind the global smash hit Yippee Ki Yay. Written and performed by Richard Marsh – Fringe First-winner, London poetry slam champion, BBC Audio Drama Best Scripted Comedy Drama award-winner and fighter pilot (one of these is untrue).
Written and performed by Richard Marsh
Directed by Hal Chambers
Movement direction by Emma Webb
Lighting designed by Benjy Adams
Composed and sound designed by Ben Hudson
Praise for Yippee Ki Yay –
“Whether you’re a Die Hard fan or not, it guarantees happy trails.”
★★★★ The Guardian
“You’d have to be as heartless as Hans Gruber not to be touched and uplifted.”
★★★★ The Telegraph (Best Shows Of Edfringe 2022)
“Playful, inventive… genius creation.”
★★★★ Mail on Sunday