Buff
Theatre (lgbtq+, solo show)
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Venue 33Pleasance Courtyard - Pleasance Below
- 13:50
- Aug 28
- 1 hour
- Country: United Kingdom - England
- Group: Sibearita Productions, Theatre Royal Plymouth, Pleasance
- Warnings and additional info: This show contains, Homophobia, strong language, sexual references and derogatory references to body size and shape.
- 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
After a bad break-up from a six-year relationship, a plus-sized, gay, primary school teacher decides to sublet his flat to a buff Instagram model. Funny yet poignant, this solo-performed play tackles body image pressures, social media jealousy, and one man's journey to self-acceptance whilst navigating the toxic world of online dating. Fresh from its five-star, award-nominated run at VAULT Festival, Buff is a hilarious yet timely story about being plus-sized in the gay community. Starring Dublin-born actor and comedian Pearse Egan (In from the Side, Netflix).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: Queue in cobbled courtyard. Access to space via locked lift, please notify venue ahead of your visit if you require use of the lift and ask at Info Shed upon arrival for access.
- Stairs: 2 - 5
Wheelchair access type: Building Lift
Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info
Captioned performances
- Dates: 20 August
- Type: Open
- Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team to book your tickets and request any specific seating locations or if booking a unit is required.
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- Email: [email protected]
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- Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance
Dazza 36 days ago
This show is a must see. From start to finish the actor delivering the monologue was so convincing in his style and delivery you had no doubt that it was his own story. He was engaging, and delivered some important lessons in respect of internal beauty, and how as a race we are all to keen to judge on what we perceive beauty to be.
Declan 'TéléDex-BaBrBo' Bracewell 43 days ago
From the first time, Pearse Egan sat down on stage, he gave an outstanding monologue, one which I thought was his own, instead of Ben Fensome's, obviously credit to him and I must watch a future play of his. It was definitely one of those dramedies which were beyond believable and I was hooked. And the scenes at Primary school, so touching. You'll love this show.
Jackie 46 days ago
This one-man play must be an incredibly difficult show to do but Pearse pulls it off to perfection. Emotional, dark, hard hitting, a wonderfully honest tale of one man's loneliness. Grimly beautiful. I absolutely loved it.
Fiona Smith 48 days ago
Superb show. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Handed a flyer and certainly wasn’t disappointed. One man show and extremely well put together.
Sean Davis 56 days ago
Buff (***)
A self-acknowledged fat gay teacher presents only his words from of a variety of conversations with his roommate, his fourth grade students, his dates, and his supervisor. His vulnerability permeates the conversations as he frequently comments on bodies and gay issues. Every conversation had the ring of truth, including his interactions with the students.
This is the 17th most enjoyable of the 28 shows I have seen so far at the Fringe this year. I hope to see almost 200. You may see my other three-sentence reviews, in order from most enjoyable to worst, at my non-commercial website: https://fringefan.com/
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