Alexa, Play

I wanted to enjoy this show, I really did, but the premise of a support group for those 'psychologically effected by their name (Alexa) being used for the AI component of the Amazon product' for me this was a classic example of 'first world problems'. It appeared the biggest obstacle was that the protagonist now can't get dates as a result?! Perhaps I was missing something here and to just enjoy the theatre of it all, but at a time when there are far right riots/wars/migration deaths/cost of living crisis's, the whole premise of this is somewhat indulgent and contrived when comparing it to real world problems.

Definitely not what I expected - a funny, one woman show with audience interaction, a compelling script and great overall premise. I went into it expecting a bit more sci-fi, dystopian type stuff which this was not, but it was still enjoyable. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Really enjoyed this show! The excellent sound, lighting, and set design make it feel incredibly polished, especially for a Fringe show. Alexa is a fantastic performer who holds the audience throughout the challenging material. Thought-provoking, funny, heartfelt - go see it!

This show explores a topic that is so rarely discussed- how the patriarchy is infiltrating our technology with psychological effects on the human beings it disregards. The idea that "Alexa" has had its effect on Alexas everywhere and tarnished a human name is very intriguing and worth exploring in this show! - An Alexa Adjacent

Alexa, Playis a wonderful piece of solo theatre written and performed by Alexa Elmy. She uses a range of theatrical expression to explore life as a young woman in 2024, based around the idea that her name has been stolen by Amazon for their digital assistant. It’s funny and thought-provoking,

Alexa,play was extremely entertaining! Very funny but with a meaningful message. And a happy conclusion! I encourage everyone to go see it. An hour well spent!

Alexa is a solo show, carried solely by Alexa, who is here to manage a support group for Alexas who have been harmed by Alexa.

When I entered, I was expecting a show focused on the dystopian themes of cyberization of interactions by human-sounding robots. This was definitely not that show. But that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy and appreciate Alexa Elmy's excellent sustained performance as a horrible, self-centered Zoomer who nevertheless is deserving of sympathy.

The show plays with multiple themes, from privileged individuals' tone-deafness when showing solidarity with the less privileged through how meeting new people can be dominated by single, memeable moments. The whole thing coalesces around Alexa's entitled, but still somehow endearing character having a meltdown. This is triggered by many factors, very few of which have much to do with her grievance with having her name stolen. Instead, the problem of Amazon's Alexa taking her name away from her is used to express myriad insecurities and social inadequacies, from wanting to partake in feminism without really being affected by the patriarchy to unhappiness with the state of dating through a sneaking loss of control of her own life to the damnably useful technology pushed onto society by billionaires. On the way, there are a few salient points to be made about objectification of women, too.

Or I'm just completely up myself with this review. Also very possible.

Basically, it's an entertaining look into one girl's spiralling downward and pulling back out of it, all through the lens of some genuinely funny gags built on the dysfunctional support group setting. So enjoy! Just don't expect cyberpunk dystopia.