Burnout Paradise

Pure fringe, that's how I would describe this show. It is unbelievably chaotic but in the most meticulously curated way. I can't imagine the level of research, development and planning that went into this show. It deserves awards. It deserves to be studied. It deserves funding after all those applications!

One of the most novel concepts I saw at Fringe. Some of the most inventive “exercise + productivity” concepts I've seen that had high audience interactivity. The people doing this are deeply dedicated to both the weird and the real effort present here. Highly recommended that you give them a chance!

Must see if you like fast-paced laughs.

The performance alone is impressive! I love it as performance art because you can barely process what you're watching, but maybe that's the point of Burnout? It's comedy, but with a bit of capitalism dread. I loved it.

Even among Fringe shows this is particularly unique and memorable. As performance art it was simultaneously overwhelming and uplifting to the human spirit which is quite a feat. Good humor too. These actors are fully committed in the best way, so impressive. One of our top picks, strongly recommended.

Four smart young people on treadmills attempt to (cumulatively) run more than 20 miles and complete a variety of tasks in the course of a 50 minute show. They did it, which was pretty amazing!

I loved that this was a collaborative effort and can see the delightful way the ensemble of four works together. They set out to do a really hard thing and are doing it which is inspirational. They will never be the same after this run of shows and I really hope they are getting a good nap every day.

The show is funny and does a delightful job of involving the audience to help the performers out to complete tasks as varied as cook a three course meal, complete a grant application, and make a paperclip chain all while running on the treadmill. The grant writing, displayed on a big screen over the performers was my favorite part. It was done completely live and the audience was called upon to contribute at various points in time. People stepped up in impressive ways.

I had a lot of fun at this high energy show and recommend it to anyone who wants to participate in something both smart and silly that definitely has a message that resonates with our modern lives. Go be part of their team, it feels really good.

Superb. Brilliant entertainment. Incredibly impressive. You will not be disappointed. 5*. They have a day off today, they deserve it!

A Fringe must see!

Chaotic, unhinged, I couldn't look away! Its been a long time since I've seen an audience so engaged in rooting for the performers to succeed. An excellent way to present burnout as a concept.

This was exactly the kind of show I was hoping to stumble upon at Fringe!!

A must watch! Best thing I have seen at this year's Fringe.
Fast paced action with lots going at any time.
Jepody, suspense, humour and actual physical effort from all performers.
Go and watch it, you won't be disappointed!

Like nothing I've seen before and phenomenal. Created a visceral reaction in our group about burnout whilst still being hugely entertaining. Each performer is incredibly skilled and the execution of the show is superb.

The highlight of our Fringe. Just bonkers. They are fantastic and deserve to be seen. Very busy show today so get your tickets whilst you still can. Can’t describe it. Just go see

I've no idea how to define this show because words could not do it justice! A show exploring modern day burnout culture could've easily leaned into themes of existentialism and apathy but this was so creative, engaging, funny, chaotic and honest! We had an absolute blast.

So much fun! The show is chaotic, eccentric and mirrors exactly the feeling of burnout in the modern age! So much fun to go to - with the audience running all over the place and the performers doing crazy things like cooking and the splits whilst running on treadmills. Phenomenally impressive, brilliantly engaging and such a creative way to represent a feeling all too common in late-stage capitalism.

This show is bonkers! A thrilling hour of chaos performed on treadmills. Exciting, original and stupid! A cleverly structured commentary on the pressures of life of creatives, encouraging the audience to assist in the achievement of life’s imperatives, with every audience member willing them on to cross the line. Highlight of the festival, get there before they sell out.

Some of the tasks this friendly crew carry out would put me in a sweat even without trying to do it on a speeding treadmill. Fast paced humor, with fast paced running and a audience interaction taken to a new level (but you can equally sit back and just watch the chaos unfold). Very different and highly amused me