Drag, Jazz and Desperation
Drag, Jazz and Desperation by Pure Heaven is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Just The Tonic at Westside Rodeo. It has 5 performances listed, running from Sun 9 Aug, 21:20 to Thu 13 Aug, 21:20. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
A solo-ish drag show with an hour of storytelling – love, friendship and self-indulgence – blending into jazz vocals and piano. Ranging from jazz pop to Cole Porter's songbook, take a journey through Kaja's adventures and anecdotes. Featuring two special guests every show.
Details
- Performer: Pure Heaven
- Venue: Just The Tonic at Westside Rodeo
- Space: The Saloon Bar
- Genre: CABARET, Drag, Cabaret
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 130 seats (The Saloon Bar) — 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
What the reviewers said
We have captured 1 published review and 2 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.
The chemistry of this coterie of diverse drag queens was on full display, which was charming to behold.
— Broadway Baby (3 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Sun 9 Aug, 21:20 — Already performed — £10.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 21:20 — Already performed — £10.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 21:20 — Already performed — £10.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 21:20 — Already performed — £10.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 21:20 — Already performed — £10.00