1954: Ella, Etta, Eartha

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Cabaret and Variety (live music, jazz)

  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

It's the year 1954. Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James and Eartha Kitt are all at the dizzy heights of their careers. With swinging jazz, powerful soul and cheeky kitsch, these women broke new ground for all who followed. Award-winning singer/actor Melissa Western and her musicians pay tribute to this magnificent era in music and inspiring trio of pioneering singers. 50s style abounds. 'Western is a force of nature... Great storyteller, feisty, highly enjoyable' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Absolutely brilliant… Her aptitude for music is vast and versatile' ***** (ThreeWeeks). 'Western's gorgeous singing voice serves her well' (TheAustralian.com.au).

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: The audience enter from George IV Bridge, with a couple of steps to enter the building. A temporary ramp is also available. The Studio is located downstairs, via a single width staircase. A lift is also available. The audience enter in the middle of the auditorium. There is a single row with level access, with further seating accessed via a raked centre aisle. Platform lift has a weight limit of 400kg.

    • Wheelchair access type: Temporary Ramp, Lift (Platform Lift)

  • Stairs: 20+
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

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Ella 32 days ago

I went to this show with my Mum as she is a jazz music listener (hence my name!). We were utterly blown away by Melissa’s sublime voice and performance. I was mesmerised by her. You must go and see this beautiful performance.

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Helen Bantock 33 days ago

One of the best shows at the Edinburgh Fringe! Loved the love letter to E,E and E format. Well thought out and presented, and so professional. Melissa has a beautiful and versatile voice, combined with her sensuality and humour makes for a wonderful performance. I could have listened for so much longer and would come back again if it wasn’t sold out.

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andrew w 34 days ago

Thoroughly enjoyable and exceeded all expectations. Well prepared, presented and beautifully sung, by a world class artiste - so musical, thanks for the best show we saw.

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GK 36 days ago

What a delightful and wonderful way to detox from all the trials and tribulations of life. Beautiful and engaging story telling from a very talented singer. Musicians were all first class, I felt as though I had stepped back in time to 1954. Loved every second.
Do not hesitate, get this show booked! 5 stars!

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Brig Newspaper (4/5 stars) 32 days ago

the whole performance is technically tight, with the players bouncing off each other seamlessly during more free-flowing sections of the show.

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UKTW (5/5 stars) 34 days ago

Melissa Western delivers some impeccable interpretations of songs from Ella, Etta and Eartha, focusing on the year 1954.

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Edinburgh Reviews (5/5 stars) 35 days ago

“1954: Ella, Etta, Eartha” is a captivating tribute to three iconic singers, showcasing Melissa Western’s incredible vocals and sharing fascinating glimpses into their lives and legacies.

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