Madam(e) Lou
Madam(e) Lou is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Paradise in The Vault. It has 13 performances listed, running from Mon 17 Aug, 20:15 to Sun 30 Aug, 20:15. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Seattle is known for Frasier, coffee and tech bros. But it's not known for its history, and that's a shame because Seattle’s history is bonkers. It honours its founding fathers, but there is a founding mother who is written out of history books because of her trade: Madam Lou Graham. Join award-winning performer, Kate Danley, for a funny, fascinating, meticulously researched look at one of Seattle's most influential and erased power players. Truth is stranger than fiction, and you couldn't make this up. For You’re Dead to Me and Horrible Histories fans.
Details
- Venue: Paradise in The Vault
- Space: The Annexe
- Genre: THEATRE, Historical, Comedy
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Running time: 45 minutes
- Room size: about 45 seats (The Annexe) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 13, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Access features: Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: The Annexe is located next door to The Vault. Audiences leave the main foyer onto Merchant Street then access the Annexe via the Pend. There are 2 - 3 steps in the Pend then a narrow staircase inside the space. The audience enters at the rear of the raked auditorium. Stairs: 6 - 10 Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
What the reviewers said
We have captured 1 published review and 8 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.
Kate Danley presents her passion project, a deep dive into Lou Graham, a prominent figure in the late 1800’s/early 1900’s who is a vital part of the building of the Seattle we know today. 3 Stars
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Mon 17 Aug, 20:15 — Already performed — £15.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 20:15 — Already performed — £15.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 20:15 — Already performed — £15.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 20:15 — Already performed — £15.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 20:15 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 20:15 — Already performed — £15.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 20:15 — Already performed — £15.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 20:15 — Already performed — £15.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 20:15 — Already performed — £15.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 20:15 — Already performed — £15.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 20:15 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 20:15 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 20:15 — Already performed — £15.00