Joni Mitchell: Take Me as I Am
Music (cabaret)
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Venue 47Le Monde - Dirty Martini
- 17:30
- Aug 26
- 1 hour
- Country: United Kingdom - Scotland
- Group: Rainee Blake
- Warnings and additional info: None
- Babes in arms policy: Babies are not allowed in the venue
- Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Description
Rainee Blake presents an intimate experience of Joni Mitchell's most memorable songs and the stories that inspired them. The show is set at the peak of Joni's career in 1976 after she returns home from a road trip and right before the release of her acclaimed album Hejira. Playing both guitar and dulcimer, Rainee performs classic songs like Woodstock, Both Sides Now and A Case Of You interwoven with monologues from the perspective of none other that the artist herself. Winner of best show at The Hollywood Fringe 2023. A must-see show.Please note that while all media gallery content is provided by verified members of the event, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society does not review or approve this content before it is posted. Reports of inappropriate content or copyright infringement can be directed to [email protected].
General venue access
- Accessible entry: Inside the venue is level access, with an accessible toilet. There are 6-10 steep steps from the George Street entrance into the venue and there is NO ramp. Trained staff are available to assist wheelchair users get from the street into the venue.
- Stairs: 6 - 10
Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible
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Glenn McGivern 95 days ago
A very talented performer with an incredible singing voice, the essence of Joni is captured brilliantly. Very relaxing and enjoyable! The Bright Umbrella team loved it.
O 98 days ago
fantastic!!! rainee's voice is otherworldly and her spoken asides add so much atmosphere. I'm a fan
Sean Ross 99 days ago
This was a great first show to kick off our visit to Fringe. A thoroughly enjoyable, well-researched and convincing job by Rainee Blake of giving voice to a notably reticent talent. I've been fortunate enough to see Joni Mitchell live, but this was still a great opportunity to experience her at the peak of her superstardom. Thank you, Rainee.
Alistair Gaw 100 days ago
Loved this yesterday. Beautiful songs, beautifully rendered. An oasis of peace. So sorry I had to leave before the end - I plan to go back next week. Highly recommended.
Avi Chesler 104 days ago
Blake is so talented, this was such a fun show to see, highly recommend to all Joni Mitchell fans!
GILLIAN APTER 105 days ago
As a devoted Joni fan since 1974, I couldn't have missed this performance. It did not disappoint... Incredible voice, excellent musicianship and the embodiment of Joni's soul. Loved every second.
Gill Bonello 105 days ago
An incredible performance by Rainee - she transported us to 1970s California and embodied Joni Mitchell - in her conversational voice, her singing and her musicianship. She basically WAS Joni Mitchell for an hour. A lovely, calm musical interlude between our other fringe shows.
Maria Ohrgaard 109 days ago
This was such a beautiful performance, Rainee does an incredible job of capturing Joni’s voice and essence. She played and sang beautifully, and was so kind and sweet when we briefly spoke to her after the show. Really recommend!!
Johnny Handscombe 110 days ago
I went along because I love Joni Mitchell's music. But on the day I went I had hit the messy low point many fringe participants encounter and was feeling raw and emotional. I spent the first half of the show with tears streaming down my face. Rainee's performance was outstanding, both as a singer / musician and as an incredible actor.
I have a strong emotional bond with many of the songs she performed, but more importantly, I genuinely felt that I had left Edinburgh and was in California in the mid 70s actually watching Joni talk and sing.
She totally turned my fringe experience around and I left feeling moved, re-energised and filled with love. It was one of the most incredible fringe experiences I have ever had and I can't thank her enough.
Most of the audience were clearly there as Joni fans of many decades and they all seemed to love it too, but if you have any kind of personal connection to a Joni Mitchell song and need to escape this world for an hour, just go and immerse yourself in this beautiful show.
Joanna Parson 112 days ago
Beautifully sung, played and crafted— a world class show. Just gorgeous. Go!!
John Irvine 113 days ago
A must MUST see show. Quite simply this is IS Joni at her peak live LIVE in Edinburgh @ £16 a ticket!! This touched me so deeply. Rainee was so kind and patient in conversation. Please buy the CD it is only £10. BARGAIN Dear Rainee, I hope you have a fulfilling and successful career. You have a voice only angels can give.
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The Scots Review 92 days ago
One4Review 93 days ago
Fife Today 96 days ago
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