Alex Owen-Hill: The Alien's Guide to Talking to Humans
Comedy (clown, neurodiversity-led)
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Venue 170Laughing Horse @ The Counting House - The Lounge
- 01:00
- Aug 26
- 1 hour
- Country: United Kingdom - Scotland
- Group: Alex Owen-Hill
- Warnings and additional info: Audience participation, Pay What You Can in advance to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
- Babes in arms policy: Babies are not allowed in the venue
- Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Description
An alien arrives on earth… It's your job to teach it how to interact with humans… The Alien's Guide to Talking to Humans is a ridiculous and uplifting exploration of the confusing universe of human interaction. Inspired by social anxiety, neurodivergence and the inherent strangeness of social rituals, the show is a journey through the eyes of an alien trying to be understood in this weird human world. Clown, science and choose-your-own-adventure silliness. A safe, inclusive and joyous celebration of being different.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: Up one flight of stairs to the second floor by a permanent staircase with handrails.
- Stairs: 11- 20
Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible
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.
Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:
- 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
- Requires extra assistance when at a venue
- Has specific seating requirements
- Is a wheelchair user
- Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance
Adrienne Phang 11 days ago
I am so grateful this is one of the last shows I attended, it was an insightful look into the ways human brains are diverse, unique, and wonderful when we come together as a community. Fortunate to have been a part of a group of lovely folks in the audience as well!
Marisol Ruiz 11 days ago
Alex's show was like a surprise group therapy session that we all didn't know we needed! Alex is an awesome host who makes everyone feel super comfortable and gets everyone involved with zero judgment. We left the show feeling happier, friendlier, and with huge smiles on our faces. I even woke up the next day laughing about the song we create Communal Eyeball
We All Need Hugs!" Hahahaha!
Ben Jakobs 14 days ago
The most fun I’ve had at a show full stop. I can’t recommend it enough for anyone who likes to get involved!!
George 30 days ago
Simultaneously the most endearing and hilarious show we saw all week! A masterclass in improv comedy, immersive storytelling and comfortable audience interaction combine to something quite special. We hope Alex and Joe go on tour so we can experience it again soon!
Michael Charbonneau 32 days ago
The cast of this one man show is fantastic. While the casting director (Alex) deserves much credit, I think the chemistry between him and the stage manager (Alex) and the Director (also Alex) was what brought this production to life.
I laughed throughout and continued to laugh randomly at parts I recalled the rest of the night. I also laughed the next morning while unsuccessfully trying to explain the show to my wife, who stared at me like I had offered her a glass of toilet wine.
If you really can't handle audience participation, then you should get over that before going to the show, because Alex (the Alien, not the costume designer) welcomed everyone into his world, orchestrated the absurdity into beautiful madness, and created a community that ranked much closer to Moo than Ehh.
5/5
M Millar 35 days ago
Mad and crazy show, really fits the late night slot. Go delirious with tiredness or maybe a couple drinks in! Great stop for the determined solo fringe goer, lots of audience engagement. It feels like a hallucinated side quest which you will struggle to describe to your mates the next day. A warm environment emotionally and physically ( the rooms at this venue get hot!). Wierdly it was still very touching, I left feeling great and also more friendly and hopeful. For those who need a midnight mission to restore themselves in the overwhelming fringe atmosphere.
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