Babe Alien

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Theatre (character comedy, new writing)

  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    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 18 months

Description

Whales sometimes make hit songs that get repeated through the ocean. Anyway, how do you deal with being alive? Babe Alien wants a revolution after seeing a blue whale trapped in their local Las Vegas casino. Their crusade for liberation is treated like a whale-sized waste of time by their flatmates, who are finding that surviving today is difficult enough. Fighting against the power brings them to a desert commune and up close with David Attenborough (not the real one, he's busy). Apathy and activism in our times. And Babe didn't become an alien to be apathetic...

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Via a door from street level and a lift.

    • Wheelchair access type: Temporary Ramp, Lift (Building Lift)

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

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Ali Krasner 120 days ago

A quirky and endearing piece about an outsider wanting the change the system.

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Wilma MacNicol 121 days ago

An alien walks into a casino in Las Vegas, where a whale is kept in a tank as an attraction and forms an instant bond with it...
An engaging take on how we accept the cruelty inherent in our capitalist society and the apathy which ensues.
The plot, driven by crisp, snappy dialogue, pulled the audience along and made for a thought-provoking and entertaining show.
Well worth a watch!

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JRH McE 121 days ago

Moving and heartfelt, funny and real, sharply written and beautifully acted, Babe Alien is very much worth watching especially by older theatre-goers looking to understand the confusion and despair of Gen Zs overwhelmed by the mess of the world and paralysed by knowledge of their inability to do something - anything - about it. Enter Babe - a wannabe alien who might as well be an actual alien - ready to galvanise his stoned and/or acquisitive friends into action. His conversations with “Miss Las Vegas” and Hope and especially with the whale imprisoned in a casino are among the highlights of an enthralling and charming show, carefully and subtly directed show. Lovely performances from all six actors. Special mention to Lukca Best who also wrote the show. See it!

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View From The Stalls 121 days ago

A consummately executed piece of theatre written and directed by Lukca Best (who also starred in it). It's alternately funny, poignant, serious and darned right bonkers. Its message comes over loud and clear and resonates with that being promulgated by many other young creatives at this year's Fringe - things aren't working, things need to change, and now. This is nothing new - I can remember doing it half a century ago - but maybe, just maybe, someone will finally listen.

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Cal Weir 121 days ago

Sensational, really funny, had stoners in it, what more can I say

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Nicola 123 days ago

Really enjoyed watching this new piece with great characters and an important message.

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Colin 124 days ago

Great new writing performed by an ethusiastic young cast with a sprinkling of humour and a serious message to share.

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