The Gil Scott-Heron Songbook

The Gil Scott-Heron Songbook is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at The Jazz Bar. It has 5 performances listed, running from Sun 23 Aug, 17:30 to Thu 27 Aug, 17:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.

About this show

Aki Remally and Fraser Urquhart make their return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, delving deep into the work of the revolutionary poet, musician and hip hop pioneer whose lyrics expressed views on politics, culture and social injustice. Also featuring rhythm section of Max Popp (drums) and Tom Wilkinson (bass).

Details

  • Venue: The Jazz Bar
  • Space: Venue (Partially Seated)
  • Genre: MUSIC, Soul, Jazz
  • Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
  • 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

  • Sun 23 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £14.00
  • Mon 24 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £14.00
  • Tue 25 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £14.00
  • Wed 26 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £14.00
  • Thu 27 Aug, 17:30 — Already performed — £14.00

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