Big Feelings
Spoken Word (musical theatre, cabaret)
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Venue 41Hill Street Theatre - Dunedin Theatre
- 21:30
- Aug 25
- 1 hour
- Country: United States
- Group: Gigi Bella Poetry
- Warnings and additional info: Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing
- Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
- Policy applies to: Children under 1 year
Description
From 2024 Sondheim/Jonathan Larson Grant Rooftop Writer and 10th-ranked woman poet in the world Gigi Bella, Big Feelings explores mental health, feminism and the gospel of Taco Bell through poetry, comedy and music. The Barbie monologue meets Hedwig and the Angry Inch. A one-of-a-kind spoken word musical, centering the Mexicana experience and the feeling of giving yourself to lovers (and sometimes a country) that does not want you back.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: There are four flights of stairs.
- Stairs: 20+
Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible
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Craig Mitchell 40 days ago
I was immediately grabbed by "Barbie monologue meets Hedwig and the Angry Inch", and I wasn't disappointed!
A wonderful show filled with poetry and musings on relationships and connections. Whether they're to actual people (good and bad), your own identity, and even Taco Bell. Many goosebumps were had, so glad I saw this!
Elliot Gove 42 days ago
Fantastic and fun! What a heartfelt show! Gigi Bella is rockstar and a poet. I had a good feeling about this one, but even so I was pleasantly surprised. She and her bandmates Danger and Evan have put together the kind of Fringe show that I actively seek out and--if I'm lucky--find once or twice a year. It's personal and affecting, but also beautiful and quite skillful. Gigi delves into the particulars of her own life, including her painful but important realisation that racism manifests not just in abuse hurled by strangers, but also sometimes appears insidiously in close relationships. She also has a funny-but-poignant piece about Taco Bell comfort food nourishing the soul.
In sharing the specifics of her life, Gigi creates something that is universal. I hope this show resonates with you as much as it did with me.
And please, if you feel moved, get up and dance at the end. It's fun, and it makes Gigi very happy!
Markulf Kohlweiss 42 days ago
Great show, unique opportunity to see an artist who travelled a long way to perform. Potentially eye opening. All depends on you.
Jas Hothi 42 days ago
I was at the debut showing of this, after chatting with Gigi after another show.
The themes around belonging, mental health, virtual connection (during COVID) and real-life connection all struck a chord with me.
I'd not witnessed anything quite like BIG FEELINGS -- I laughed, cried, clicked, clapped and dance all in the space of an hour. Gigi also manages to make 11(!) costume changes during the show! I'd happily see this one again.
Jack Leighton 43 days ago
Heartfelt and deeply insightful, my friend and I both laughed and cried at various points
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The SMU Reviews 38 days ago
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