THE LOVE YOU TAKE
THE LOVE YOU TAKE is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Paradise in Augustines. It has 20 performances listed, running from Sat 8 Aug, 16:40 to Sat 29 Aug, 10:40. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Cory Dagg makes a solemn promise to Mae Axton, the co-writer of Heartbreak Hotel, to tell the true story behind the song. His journey weaves his own life with the tragic tale of the man who inspired the hit song, the meteoric rise of Elvis Presley and the impact his music had on The Beatles, revealing how a single song can change the world. After years self-doubt, Cory reaffirms his commitment to his promise, presenting the interconnected stories of Elvis and John Lennon as a testament to fate, sacrifice and the enduring power of music.
Details
- Venue: Paradise in Augustines
- Space: Sanctuary
- Genre: THEATRE, Solo show, New writing
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Running time: 55 minutes
- Room size: about 115 seats (Sanctuary) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 20, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Audience enters from George IV Bridge, with a couple of steps from the street into the building. A temporary ramp is available when required. The Sanctuary's main auditorium has level access from the front of house. The audience enters down the side of a raked seating rig, with one row of seats on the floor and several further rows accessed via steps on a central aisle. The Sanctuary Balcony does not have step-free access and is accessed by a long single-width staircase followed by a set of 3-5 steps down to access 2 rows of pew seating. Wheelchair access type:Temporary Ramp, Level Access Stairs: 2 - 5 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 2 published reviews and 5 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.
perfectly paced storytelling and confident delivery
For anyone curious about the early, fragile years of Elvis Presley, or about the woman who helped steer him towards history, this is a thoughtful and affectionate tribute.
— Counter Culture (4 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Sat 8 Aug, 16:40 — Already performed — £5.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 16:40 — Already performed — £5.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 16:40 — Already performed — £5.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 16:40 — Already performed — £5.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 16:40 — Already performed — £5.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 16:40 — Already performed — £5.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 16:40 — Already performed — £5.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 16:40 — Already performed — £5.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 16:40 — Already performed — £5.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 16:40 — Already performed — £5.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 16:40 — Already performed — £5.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 16:40 — Already performed — £5.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 16:40 — Already performed — £5.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 16:40 — Cancelled — £5.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 10:40 — Cancelled — £5.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 10:40 — Cancelled — £5.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 10:40 — Cancelled — £5.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 10:40 — Cancelled — £5.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 10:40 — Cancelled — £5.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 10:40 — Cancelled — £5.00