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THE DINNER PARTY
Drama · bb bug productions · Ages 18+ · 50 mins · United States of America
When Duncan throws a dinner party for his long term partner, a secret that threatens to derail his entire life threatens to rear its ugly head. Having serious consequences for himself, and the people he claims to care for the most. A blend of Mystery, rom com, and psychological thriller.
When Duncan throws a dinner party for his long term partner, a secret that threatens to derail his entire life threatens to rear its ugly head. Having serious consequences for himself, and the people he claims to care for the most. A blend of Mystery, rom com, and psychological thriller.
ROLE PLAY (OR THE HOTTEST DAY IN BELGIAN HISTORY)
Solo Show · drama 3/4 productions · Ages 18+ · 45 mins · United States of America
After a whirlwind 24-hour romance with a Belgian tourist, aspiring actor/sexual being Cameron Murphy travels the world to find her in this wild, raw, and poignant solo show. Through a series of shamefully shameless “role plays,” Cameron learns how to act — and quits acting. His mom is not invited.
After a whirlwind 24-hour romance with a Belgian tourist, aspiring actor/sexual being Cameron Murphy travels the world to find her in this wild, raw, and poignant solo show. Through a series of shamefully shameless “role plays,” Cameron learns how to act — and quits acting. His mom is not invited.
THE ALTRUISTS
Comedy · produced by mia aubuchon and audrey valcourt · Ages 15+ · 90 mins · United States of America
The Altruists by Nicky Silver is a biting dark comedy that follows a group of young radicals in New York City who are as dedicated to their many causes as they are dysfunctional. When self-obsessed soap opera star Sydney commits a crime of passion, the group's morality is put to the ultimate test.
The Altruists by Nicky Silver is a biting dark comedy that follows a group of young radicals in New York City who are as dedicated to their many causes as they are dysfunctional. When self-obsessed soap opera star Sydney commits a crime of passion, the group's morality is put to the ultimate test.
OMNIA MOTUS
Comedy · redwit theatre · Ages 15+ · 90 mins · United States of America
Pers and Tri find themselves in a room with no way out and no memory of who they are or how they got there. What comes next? That's entirely up to them. Omnia Motus is a darkly comedic play developed in response to the overwhelming urge to numb when faced with the nation-wide mental health crisis.
Pers and Tri find themselves in a room with no way out and no memory of who they are or how they got there. What comes next? That's entirely up to them. Omnia Motus is a darkly comedic play developed in response to the overwhelming urge to numb when faced with the nation-wide mental health crisis.
CAT SH!T CRAZY PART 2: A FRESH STEP
Solo Show · cindy d'andrea/four katz productions · Ages 16+ · 50 mins · United States of America
After a dream come true of performing at the Edinburgh Fringe,
Cindy ponders the question: What Now? Grieving the loss of her beloved cats,
Cindy searches for a new identity, one that embraces aging, resolves the past,
creates the possibility of love...with a human.
Or...just adopt more cats!
After a dream come true of performing at the Edinburgh Fringe,
Cindy ponders the question: What Now? Grieving the loss of her beloved cats,
Cindy searches for a new identity, one that embraces aging, resolves the past,
creates the possibility of love...with a human.
Or...just adopt more cats!
PARTY PRINCESS
Solo Show · siben productions · Ages 13+ · 30 mins · United States of America
"Party Princess" is a one woman show about a disillusioned birthday party princess confronting an exististential crisis, in front of a bunch of children. It explores the implications of the “Disney branded fairytale” and the effects those implications have on society, particularly on young girls.
"Party Princess" is a one woman show about a disillusioned birthday party princess confronting an exististential crisis, in front of a bunch of children. It explores the implications of the “Disney branded fairytale” and the effects those implications have on society, particularly on young girls.
LATITUDE
Two Person Show · fooled again · Ages 6+ · 50 mins · United States of America
When a couple of ducks take a break out at sea from their long migration, they begin discussing important matters like the meaning of life, the best kind of worms to eat, and why they do the things they do, like flying in a V formation.
This is a puppet show that is both funny and deep.
When a couple of ducks take a break out at sea from their long migration, they begin discussing important matters like the meaning of life, the best kind of worms to eat, and why they do the things they do, like flying in a V formation.
This is a puppet show that is both funny and deep.
HIPPOPOTOMONSTROSESQUIPPEDALIOPHOBIA
Two Person Show · dawn branch · Ages 16+ · 45 mins · United States of America
Hairstylist Nora brings her best friend, Elle, to her soon-to-open salon for a haircut. However, Elle’s all-encompassing anxiety leaves her unwilling to sit in the chair. Devolving into a scene of catastrophizing, this is a sometimes silly play confronting friendship, trust, fear and growth.
Hairstylist Nora brings her best friend, Elle, to her soon-to-open salon for a haircut. However, Elle’s all-encompassing anxiety leaves her unwilling to sit in the chair. Devolving into a scene of catastrophizing, this is a sometimes silly play confronting friendship, trust, fear and growth.
HEDDA GABLER
Drama · untold wants theatre x tough kitty · Ages 16+ · 90 mins · United States of America
Hedda is a very desperate housewife, frantically searching for the key to a door she cannot find, and she might just burn the house down looking.
Written by Ibsen in 1891, this translation by Brian Friel breathes modern life to the original. Adapted for the Fringe with a fiery 90 min runtime.
Hedda is a very desperate housewife, frantically searching for the key to a door she cannot find, and she might just burn the house down looking.
Written by Ibsen in 1891, this translation by Brian Friel breathes modern life to the original. Adapted for the Fringe with a fiery 90 min runtime.
SUCK MY TONGUE
Comedy · catharsis theatre collective · Ages 16+ · 1hr · United States of America
When a revered international figure is embroiled in a scandal, his mostly inept PR team must rapidly respond before the internet makes their own truth.
This satirical and subversive dark comedy is a world premiere presented by award-winning Fringe Veterans.
When a revered international figure is embroiled in a scandal, his mostly inept PR team must rapidly respond before the internet makes their own truth.
This satirical and subversive dark comedy is a world premiere presented by award-winning Fringe Veterans.
SIREN SONG
Solo Show · 5-7 productions · Ages 12+ · 1hr · United States of America
Siren Song is a solo show starring Dylan Jones who invokes acting icons Bette Davis, Barbara Stanwyck and Greta Garbo to knock what being a woman should look like off its pedestals with a little help from the myth of the Sirens and a ukulele.
Fasten your seatbelt, it’ll be a bumpy night!
Siren Song is a solo show starring Dylan Jones who invokes acting icons Bette Davis, Barbara Stanwyck and Greta Garbo to knock what being a woman should look like off its pedestals with a little help from the myth of the Sirens and a ukulele.
Fasten your seatbelt, it’ll be a bumpy night!
MERMAID
Drama · italome ohikhuare · Ages 15+ · 1hr · United States of America
SUNDANCE INSTITUTE KNIGHT FELLOWS PROJECT
2024 FRINGE SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
An American bridesmaid clashes with her Nigerian relatives at a family wedding. But her life changes forever when she traces her deteriorating health to an ancient, mermaid goddess -- and a mysterious drowning ceremony.
SUNDANCE INSTITUTE KNIGHT FELLOWS PROJECT
2024 FRINGE SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
An American bridesmaid clashes with her Nigerian relatives at a family wedding. But her life changes forever when she traces her deteriorating health to an ancient, mermaid goddess -- and a mysterious drowning ceremony.
FRONTIERS: THE LIVE EXPERIENCE
Comedy · frontiers.tv · Ages 16+ · 75 mins · United States of America
ONE NIGHT ONLY! In this PULP FICTION STAR WARS, an army deserter and his partner—the alien super-intelligence inhabiting his spaceship—set course for darkly-comic, scifi adventure in a multimedia, audience participation, staged reading extravaganza! Sex! Violence! Sarcasm! It's everything you love!
ONE NIGHT ONLY! In this PULP FICTION STAR WARS, an army deserter and his partner—the alien super-intelligence inhabiting his spaceship—set course for darkly-comic, scifi adventure in a multimedia, audience participation, staged reading extravaganza! Sex! Violence! Sarcasm! It's everything you love!
MILK: A VERY DAIRY SKETCH SHOW
Comedy · fish licks · Ages 13+ · 1hr · United States of America
A sketch comedy show all about milk. It’s post-apocalyptic. It’s creamy. It’s sometimes revolting (yes, people have walked out during one of the sketches). We ask the central question: when milk goes extinct, how will people remember it? Hopefully as something worth drinking.
A sketch comedy show all about milk. It’s post-apocalyptic. It’s creamy. It’s sometimes revolting (yes, people have walked out during one of the sketches). We ask the central question: when milk goes extinct, how will people remember it? Hopefully as something worth drinking.
I THOUGHT I WAS SPECIAL
Solo Show · cut the chatter · Ages 14+ · 1hr · United States of America
It's mostly jokes... mostly.
Growing up with a bipolar father and a schizophrenic older brother left Aaron Foster with a comb of survivor's guilt, depression and anxiety that has invalidated his every accomplishment, destroyed his every relationship and invaded his every waking thought. A comedy!
It's mostly jokes... mostly.
Growing up with a bipolar father and a schizophrenic older brother left Aaron Foster with a comb of survivor's guilt, depression and anxiety that has invalidated his every accomplishment, destroyed his every relationship and invaded his every waking thought. A comedy!