The Black Blues Brothers
The Black Blues Brothers are returning to the Edinburgh Fringe for the fourth and final time. Don't miss the show!
About The Black Blues Brothers
The Fringe’s best physical theatre show (Theatre Weekly) is returning to the Edinburgh Fringe for the fourth and final time.
After three years of huge successes, standing ovations, sell-out shows and five star-reviews, this acrobatic celebration once again brings its athletic prowess, flips, tricks, fiery limbo, human pyramids and hilarious gags to Edinburgh, all set to the soulful tempo of The Blues Brothers music.
Venue:Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) from Thursday 1st – Sunday 25th August 2024 at 15:10.
Age 5+
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