The Story of Soul
Get your tickets now, for the must-see show of the year when The Story Of Soul returns to the Festival Theatre on 5th February!
About The Story of Soul
| 5th February 2026 | |
| 7.30pm | |
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Festival Theatre Edinburgh 13/29 Nicolson Street , Edinburgh South EH8 9FT |
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The latest hit show from Entertainers – the producers that brought you The Magic of Motown and Lost in Music. Get ready as the cast take you on a journey of sweet soul music.
Join the Love Train, as we give you the Best of Our Love and show you there Ain’t Nobody who does it better. Powerful performances from our talented cast will showcase the biggest hits spanning a generation.
Featuring songs by Aretha Franklin, Earth Wind and Fire, James Brown, Wilson Pickett, Sam and Dave, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, The Pointer Sisters, Whitney Houston, Ben E King, Barry White and many, many, more.
So, make this the Night to Remember.
Get your tickets now, for the must-see show of the year!
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