The Ceremony
Theatre (comedy, immersive)
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Venue 26Summerhall - Former Womens Locker Room
- 21:45
- Aug 26
- 1 hour
- Country: Australia
- Group: Ben Volchok
- Warnings and additional info: Audience participation
- 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
'Hilarious, moving, provocative... extraordinary' **** (List). Pick of the Week at Adelaide Fringe Festival, 2024. Welcome. Welcome to The Ceremony. You're welcome. Thank you. Exploring ritual and tradition in the modern world, The Ceremony is experimental and interactive – part sermon, part group therapy, part comedy show (not a cult). Shaped entirely with the audience, the show is completely different every night. What's going on? Where are we? Who are we? Does this have a meaning? What does meaning mean? Hmm. Join me. And let The Ceremony begin...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: From the main reception you can either take the stairs (10 steps) underneath the main stair case and into the basement or the lift adjacent to the main reception.
- Stairs: 6 - 10
Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp, Lift (Building Lift)
Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info
How and when to make an access booking
- Phone: +44 (0)131 226 0002
- Email: [email protected]
- Textphone: +44 (0)7860 018 299
- Find out more about access at the Fringe.
Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:
- Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
- Requires extra assistance when at a venue
- Has specific seating requirements
- Is a wheelchair user
- Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance
Robbie 10 days ago
Glorious, A master craftsperson. The way he got us to interact with him without him saying a word made me think I'm not as weird as I sometimes think I am! One of my highlights of the fringe.
Emma Smith 13 days ago
Very enjoyable. We loved it. A fringe highlight.
Alastair Aitchison 17 days ago
Silly, but strangely poignant. A group of strangers, coming together with shared understanding and purpose as we stood for a solemn hymn to remember dinosaurs, used ChatGPT to write the rules of a ritual, and considered a new life buying a farm in the countryside.
Ben never spoke a word for the entire performance, yet expertly led us through the ceremony. We chanted. We stood and sat. We closed our eyes. It was funny, but reverent. And not a cult.
Your experience may (will!) differ.
Albert Lin 20 days ago
Bizarrely wholesome experience where you get to be a part of a collaborative ritual. Recommended for those who enjoy audience interaction and little-to-no expectations on what might manifest from it.
Ashley 21 days ago
Go see this show to experience an artist who is truly inspired and prompted by their audience. The Ceremony leaves room for everyone to be themselves in the midst of a semi structured ritual.
Samuel 23 days ago
Ben is a conductor and the audience an orchestra. An absolute masterclass in audience participation, the type of show which works best late night at the Fringe. One of the best shows I’ve seen this year.
Maria L 23 days ago
What is The Ceremony?
I was there tonight and still couldn’t tell you.
All I can say is that if you like to have fun and laugh, you absolutely have to go to this show!
This show relies heavily on audience participation and the more people who are involved, the better the show is.
But don’t be discouraged by that. You will be able to participate as much or as little as you want. Or even not at all if you don’t want to.
That’s what makes this show so unique, and there will never be one show that is like the next. Because it all depends on who we are and what we do together with the incredible conductor Ben Volchok.
Such a talent!
I am beyond impressed and am considering going back to see it again. That’s how good he was.
Elsa Clark 25 days ago
Weird and wonderful show with a genius performance from Ben. The Ceremony is really special. Thank you!
Rhys Williamson 26 days ago
This show is the funniest thing I saw over the Edinburgh Fringe — it had my friends and I crying from laughter. Ben Volchok is a masterful performer who truly knows how to engage an audience. It is a must see!
Sandra 28 days ago
If you are up to see something totally different and be astonished because you dont know what is happening. Then this show is for you, be open to everyhing, be prepared to participate. You will remember the show, I promise, I really liked it ✨
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The Scotsman 18 days ago
The Telegraph 20 days ago
SquirrelComedy.com 30 days ago
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