The Life and Times of Nat King Cole
The Life and Times of Nat King Cole by Tenderly is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at The Jazz Bar. It has 5 performances listed, running from Wed 26 Aug, 14:30 to Sun 30 Aug, 14:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Award-winning artist Duane Forrest brings the timeless music of Nat King Cole to life through soulful performance and storytelling. Blending velvety renditions with personal reflection, he explores how a Black artist in 1950s America became a cultural pioneer while navigating a world that celebrated him onstage but resisted him off it. Raised in Toronto, Forrest reflects on his own journey with jazz and belonging, discovering how Cole’s presence opened doors. Tenderly is a moving exploration of legacy, dignity and the quiet power of simply showing up.
Details
- Performer: Tenderly
- Venue: The Jazz Bar
- Space: Venue (Partially Seated)
- Genre: THEATRE, Jazz, Historical
- Country: CANADA
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 120 seats (Venue (Partially Seated)) — 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
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Two flights of stairs, totaling 25 steps, down into the space. Stairs: 20+ Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 26 Aug, 14:30 — Already performed — £15.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 14:30 — Already performed — £15.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 14:30 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 14:30 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 14:30 — Already performed — £15.00