1933 – Fats Waller, Harlem and the Blues Belters
1933 – Fats Waller, Harlem and the Blues Belters is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Scottish Arts Club. It has 5 performances listed, running from Tue 18 Aug, 16:00 to Thu 27 Aug, 20:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
New show! Internationally respected musicians – French pianist Mathieu Meyer, Colombian guitarist Pablo Lopez and Scottish-American vocalist Ali Affleck invite you to step into the underground Prohibition era of New York. Steamy blues and fiery hot jazz, this passionate celebration brings to life the songs of the great vintage blues belters alongside the irresistible music of the 'King of New York,' Fats Waller. With fun facts and humour, a five-star, joyful masterclass in grassroots jazz awaits! 'Vivacious stage presence' (Herald). 'Not a household name yet – soon will be' (BBC Sounds).
Details
- Venue: Scottish Arts Club
- Space: The Club Room
- Genre: MUSIC, Blues, Jazz
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 45 seats (The Club Room) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 5, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Access features: Accessible toilet
What the reviewers said
We have captured 1 published review and 3 audience reviews for this show from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s own listing. The excerpts below are the reviewers’ words, not ours — follow each link for the full review.
Edinburgh’s Jazz Bar is a’buzzin with folk gathering for 1933 – Fats Waller, Harlem and the Blues Belters, Ali Affleck and The Gin Mill Genies’ tribute to Fats Waller (and others) in what turns out to be a rollicking…
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Tue 18 Aug, 16:00 — Already performed — £15.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 21:00 — Already performed — £15.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 19:00 — Already performed — £15.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 20:00 — Already performed — £15.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 20:00 — Already performed — £15.00