The Memoirs of Eloise Defleur
The Memoirs of Eloise Defleur by Paris in a Jazz Age is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall. It has 7 performances listed, running from Sun 9 Aug, 18:30 to Sat 15 Aug, 18:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Step into a Parisian cafe – relive the music, romance and glamour of the Jazz Age through the eyes of chanteuse Eloise DeFleur and her talented band. Featuring vintage swing, evocative chanson and timeless classics performed live, this stylish cabaret transports audiences to the smoky clubs of 1930s Paris and beyond. 'As Eloise, Airlie Scott sparkles like a coupe of champagne at one of Gatsby’s shindigs' (GetYourCoatsOn.com). The five-star reviewed show blends storytelling, music and charm.
Details
- Performer: Paris in a Jazz Age
- Venue: theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
- Space: Fleming Theatre
- Genre: THEATRE, Cabaret, Jazz
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 55 minutes
- Room size: about 117 seats (Fleming Theatre) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 7, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: ramp
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Level access from the external courtyard, then level access into the theatre. Wheelchair access type:Permanent Ramp Stairs: None 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 7 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.
By the end, you feel you’ve spent an hour in Paris — not the postcard version, but the one built from late‑night cafés, warm laughter, and songs that stay with you. It’s a lovely thing to walk out of Surgeons’ Hall with.
— Counter Culture (5 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Sun 9 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £13.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.50
- Fri 14 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.50
- Sat 15 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £14.50