The Roots of The King
The Roots of The King by The Jive Aces is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at theSpaceTriplex. It has 5 performances listed, running from Mon 24 Aug, 16:30 to Wed 26 Aug, 16:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
The high-energy Jive Aces have toured 40 countries for over 30 years, appeared on Britain’s Got Talent and released 15 albums and now present a vibrant celebration of the music that influenced Elvis Presley. By blending blues, gospel, country and rock‘n’roll, he changed popular music forever. Featuring original arrangements of Hound Dog, Tiger Man and It’s Now or Never, plus songs by his influences including Big Mama Thornton, Arthur 'Big Boy' Crudup and more. Drift back to early 1950s America and soak in the sounds that created the King!
Details
- Performer: The Jive Aces
- Venue: theSpaceTriplex
- Space: Big
- Genre: MUSIC, Swing, Blues
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 55 minutes
- Room size: about 130 seats (Big) — 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
- Wheelchair access: lift
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: The main entrance has 1 step (a temporary wheelchair ramp is available). Access to the theatre is via a staircase. A platform lift is available for wheelchairs. Platform lift dimensions 80cm wide x 190cm high x 120cm deep. Weight Loading 500kg Wheelchair access type:Lift (Platform Lift) 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
- Mon 24 Aug, 16:30 — Already performed — £15.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 22:00 — Already performed — £15.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 16:30 — Already performed — £15.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 22:00 — Already performed — £15.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 16:30 — Already performed — £15.00