THE BOB ROSS EFFECT
A happy little show about the big things in life.
Fresh from a ★★★★★ debut at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, Sarah-Louise Young’s award-winning Edinburgh Fringe smash-hit The Bob Ross Effect is going on tour.
Artist, animal-lover and unlikely sex symbol Bob Ross brought art into the living rooms of millions through his TV phenomenon The Joy of Painting. With his big heart (and even bigger perm) Bob inspired a generation to pick up a paintbrush with his timeless mantra ‘we don’t make mistakes, we have happy accidents’.
Sarah-Louise Young (★★★★★ An Evening Without Kate Bush) celebrates this icon’s enduring impact and invites you to explore your own creativity in a joyous and heartfelt musical adventure featuring live art, storytelling, comedy and friendly squirrels.
Directed by Ali James, original songs composed with Jordan Paul Clarke
‘A great big hug of a show.'
★★★★★ The Phoenix Remix
‘This show should be on prescription.'
★★★★★ Lisa in the Theatre
‘An unforgettable five star show that is essential viewing.’
★★★★★ A Young(ish) Perspective
‘You’re in for a treat.’
★★★★★ Theatre & Art Reviews