1 in a Chameleon
Theatre (comedy, storytelling)
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Venue 26Summerhall - Red Lecture Theatre
- 13:30
- Aug 25
- 1 hour
- Country: United States
- Group: Narie Foster
- Warnings and additional info: Contains Strobe lighting.
- Accessibility: May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
- Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
- Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Description
How do we uncover our true colours in a world full of reasons to hide? A life-affirming, thought-provoking comedy about trying to blend in everywhere yet belonging nowhere, from engineer, entrepreneur (Forbes 30 Under 30) and award-winning storyteller Narie Foster in her Edinburgh Fringe debut. Born in New York to Thai and Canadian scientists, Foster takes us on a multifaceted exploration of freedom, authenticity and scantily camouflaged metaphors. 'Beautifully written. Raw and honest. Naturally hilarious.' **** (InReview.com.au). All profits go to Summerhall Arts charity.Please note that while all media gallery content is provided by verified members of the event, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society does not review or approve this content before it is posted. Reports of inappropriate content or copyright infringement can be directed to [email protected].
General venue access
- Accessible entry: Once in the Courtyard, follow the signs up the access ramp, pass in front of the decking bar and into the main reception. Follow signage down the corridor, past the Café turning left at the neon corridor. Once past the double doors, the Red Lecture Theatre is directly ahead. There are 14 steps down to the space, a further 10 steps through the seating and onto the stage. The Access Route requires Duty Manager Assistance from the reception of the main building, consisting of an escort via the Tech Cube building lift.
- Stairs: 11- 20
Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp, Lift (Building Lift)
Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info
How and when to make an access booking
- Phone: +44 (0)131 226 0002
- Email: [email protected]
- Textphone: +44 (0)7860 018 299
- Find out more about access at the Fringe.
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- Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
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- Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance
DG 27 days ago
Outstanding.
Personal, thought provoking, funny and clever.
Narie is the one to watch out for in the future.
Shame it isn’t on for longer.
One of my best shows in the Fringe
Thank you
T Wade 28 days ago
I am embarrassed to admit how long it took me to get the title. But then again I'm not an engineer/entrepeneur/enterprise like Nairi. I delighted in this show about finding identity behind in the myriad masks we wear to blend in. This show gives new shape to being a multi-hyphenate. I truly loved watching this beautiful lizard shed her skin and spread her wings.
Liza Greenhalgh 28 days ago
A really beautiful show about self-discovery, self-acceptance and belonging in a complicated, beautiful world. I saw this show 3 days ago and am still thinking about it - definitely catch the last performance if you can!
Eric M 29 days ago
A truly lovely show about losing oneself while seeking the acceptance of others and ultimately finding acceptance within yourself. Narie is a very gifted author/performer whose vulnerability and relatability brings her audience along with her for the journey. Ultimately uplifting and inspiring, this show is less about finding your place in the world, and more about CREATING your space in the world. Highly highly recommend seeing this!
Naomi 30 days ago
Truly one of the best shows I have ever seen (in my life!)! Like spending an hour with a friend who tells the best stories and always encourages you to be brave and put yourself out there as you are, while leading by hilarious and inspiring example. Go see this show, it’s an absolute treasure!
Dinnah 31 days ago
We both cried and laughed in this show. It was so moving, inspiring, and deeply hopeful. Nairie is a brilliant storyteller and performer. She took us on a wonderful journey that left us inspired to be better, braver versions of ourselves. Go see this show!
Nick Hunn 31 days ago
If you’ve ever sat in a Fringe show and thought “maybe I should do that”, this is a must see. It’s a beautiful story about the way that we are all many things and should never stop wondering about what we might want to be when we grow up. It’s an excellent and reaffirming example of how experience and trying something new is so important. Do try and fit it into your schedule.
E 31 days ago
Really good show, relatable, something beautiful for the heart
Richie Schiraldi 33 days ago
Narie is a wonderful storyteller and her work is a vulnerable showcase of confronting and searching for authenticity in life and on stage. I found it quite moving how Narie approached how vulnerable it is to recognize your own identity issues, to search for your own identity in that rubble, and how you question if anything is ever actually authentic or what that word even means anymore. All this with some good laughs and a delightful ending left me with a feeling of hope and joy.
Kayla Bee 33 days ago
I laughed, I cried. I related so much to this show!
Boris Samarov 33 days ago
A wonderful, funny and engaging show. Universally relatable while being deeply personal.
Megan Lederman 33 days ago
As soon as this show was done, I wished I was back at the beginning. A funny and vulnerable performance that made the entire audience feel included and inspired, Foster's caring storytelling radiates in her own authentic way despite the camouflaging chameleon suit;) You do not want to miss this show. I will be keeping my eye on what Foster does next, but am also completely in awe of what she is doing now. Well done. Thanks for spreading hope:)
Honor Mcalpine 34 days ago
Really enjoyed this show. It was very thought provoking and also funny, would definitely recommend anyone to come and watch this show!
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