Ellie MacPherson: Babe Lincoln

Cabaret and Variety (musical comedy, historical)

  • Pleasance Courtyard - Attic
  • 16:35
  • Aug 25
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 14+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United States
  • Group: Wide Awakes Productions
  • Warnings and additional info: This performance contains strobe lighting.
  • Accessibility:
    Audio enhancement system
    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

Only one person can save the Union now, and it's comedic historian Ellie MacPherson! Inspired by her historical hall pass, Ellie wants your vote and she's getting it the only way she knows how, by singing and sharing stories from America's past. Stories which sound eerily like America's present. And that's a gift no one wants. ‘Exceptional and outstanding… a human glitterball’ ***** (Musical Theatre Review). ‘Genre-defying historical satirist’ ***** (The Student). ‘A wit that could wither a sitting president’s goolies’ **** (Theatre Weekly).

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General venue access

  • Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Queue in cobbled courtyard. Access to space via locked lift, please notify venue ahead of your visit if you require use of the lift and ask at Info Shed upon arrival for access.
  • Wheelchair access type: Building 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.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info


How and when to make an access booking

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Mark Brennan 80 days ago

All American Gal Great smile. Great energy . Fun show

Julie Phillips 80 days ago

What a talented young lady. Great show. Throughly enjoyed it.

Robert Blum 83 days ago

An entertaining and humorous story of Abraham Lincoln. I enjoyed Ellie’s sense of humor as well as her beautiful voice as she both sang and told the story of Lincoln. This is a 5 star performance!!

David Kelly 94 days ago

Fun show repurposing well known songs into telling the life story of Abe. Well sung and an all round engaging performance.


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Edinburgh Reviews (4/5 stars) 70 days ago

Babe Lincoln is an engaging and hilarious musical comedy that cleverly combines history and humour. It is a must-see for Fringe audiences seeking a unique and entertaining experience.

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One4Review (5/5 stars) 74 days ago

This is, without a doubt, one of the most entertaining history lessons I’ve ever had.

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