The Christening of Prince Imogene

Theatre (solo show, music)

  • 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

A trans boy and his piano’s musical exploration of romantic failure. Through a painful confrontation of embarrassing memories, this is a celebration of queer joy. Join as he finds a new theory of love. Raised in LA, based in NYC, Otis Wolodarsky has met his fair share of metrosexuals. Though these men may not understand Otis, Otis understands them. And has loved them. He’s learned, he’s been burned, he’s written a lot of gender theory. He is ready to reupholster your understanding of transness. Trust him, it’s not what you think.

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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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Deirdre Armstrong 112 days ago

I found this show very moving. It is such a candid and honest account of this teenager's journey to feel comfortable within themselves and sturdy in their fluid gender identity. The piano and songs are intrinsically a part of it. Otis Wolodarsky carries the solo show memorably. I hope it gets a chance to go to lots of places.
This show helped me understand better the reasons for transitioning and the positive freedom it offers some people.

Gianna Milici 120 days ago

I LOVE OTIS. You wanna hear a beautiful story and see a magnetic and talented human play the piano and sing his heart out? You wanna start the day right at 11am? This is the best way. A heartfelt and moving piece about trans liberation. Important and a must see.

Cameron Asa 120 days ago

A thoughtful and heartfelt exploration of dating as a transmasculine person, truly funny.

Ned Richards 120 days ago

5 STARS! Best show I have seen at Fringe so far. Funny, amazing original music and profoundly touching. Otis’ ability to tap into and represent honest, gritty, yet playful and optimistic queer experiences is profoundly extraordinary. He is truly one of a kind and one to watch.

Laurisa Schutt 121 days ago

Spellbinding, creative, musical, courageous, I hung on every word of Otis' performance. We experienced 10 shows and The Christening is the one I take home with me. It is a shift in perspective - a welcomed expanse. Experience more than once!

Bry Pfeffer 124 days ago

absolutely captivating. at times radically heartbreaking, at times sensationally funny, but vulnerable all the way through. Otis delivers the story with a quiet confidence, seamlessly navigating the emotional diversities that come with your college years, and provides a deeply personal reflection on gender identity. Would recommend this show to anyone who stumbles upon this page - I left desperately wanting more.

Veronica L. 126 days ago

A vulnerable show with beautiful music. I highly recommend!

Katie 126 days ago

I was so moved and inspired by The Christening of Prince Imogene that I went to see it twice! It was honest, thought provoking, funny, brave, heart felt and the songs were absolutely beautiful. It made me laugh and cry and the storytelling opened my heart and mind. Otis is a true and original talent and I can’t wait to see what’s next.

Sarina F 126 days ago

What a way to spend your 11 am. Otis lovingly shares so much of himself, and in the process asks us all to ask ourselves what it means to be in our bodies and what it means to be alone. It's a powerful piece with beautiful original music. Must see!

charles whelpton 127 days ago

This is a sensitive soulful treatment of transgender issues. A superb performance from Otis, both in the spoken word and the accompanying music. For those of us unaware of the issues and challenges arising for trans people this is a must see show. Well produced and totally worthwhile.

Sarah Alice Shull 128 days ago

Otis gives a super tender and chuckle inducing performance about his trans journey and what it means to him, while inviting all of us to experience it as well. It is beautiful, with original songs written and performed by Otis that are so good that leave you longing for the day they drop on Spotify. Otis talking about their weed dealing situationship is worth the price of admission alone. A truly heartfelt performance that is not to be missed. I will be thinking about the show
ending for a long time.

Loretta Stern 128 days ago

45 minutes more than perfectly spent - we were entertained in the most intelligent way, emotionally touched, our horizons were broadened and our hearts warmed.
Otis manages to create an authentic atmosphere in this intimate setting despite precisely placed dramaturgical accents ((congratulations also to the equally careful and strong staging and the delicate lighting!), in which he holds all the theatrical strings in his hand at every moment, but still tells the story in a permeable and vulnerable way, as if we were old friends he has not seen him for a long time.
Also memorable: the skillfully written original songs - and their touching performance!
Conclusion:
Go and see this show, let yourself be taken on Otis' journey!

Brett 129 days ago

Brave. Courageous. Genuine. Otis is a confident storyteller and emotive musician who recounts his struggle and successes with poise & charm. I absolutely adored this production that will be particularly powerful for members of the trans community to attend.

Catrin Ody 130 days ago

Otis is a fantastic storyteller. I felt like I was walking through his life with him. His songs are touching and excellently crafted. The cherry on top is Natasha Vincent's excellent direction and specific world-building throughout.

Soeren 131 days ago

This show was so wonderful, so so wonderful. Brilliantly composed songs that Otis performed with such skill, such beautiful story telling where Otis is wearing their heart on their sleeve, with so much warmth, joy and love.
The show was moving, touching, made me smile, laugh and kept me thinking for days.
A great show that you should not miss!

Lee Lillis 131 days ago

An absolutely magnificent show delving into unique personal experiences and a beautiful exploration of transness, with amazing original songs. If you want to experience a strong, developed, impactful, and moving story then this show is a MUST SEE!!!

Chris Coleridge 131 days ago

No cliches here. A compelling story told with great warmth and skill, interwoven with Otis’s original songs that serve the show and entwine themselves around your heart (especially the last four). As my son says in his review- pick of the Fringe for us.

Theo Coleridge 132 days ago

My Dad and I sort of randomly chose this after just being spontaneously compelled by the description and the desire for something shorter to fill our morning, but we left only wishing it had been longer. Not only is The Christening of Prince Imogene charming, funny, brilliantly performed and smartly written, it also manages to avoid some of the easy trappings of the self-discovery genre while sticking to simple fundamentals that moved things on at a pace and equally developed our relationship with the titular prince. Of our busy (25+ shows) fringe, this cracks into both of our top 3s with ease.

In short, go see this!!!!


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Lothian Life Magazine 121 days ago

The Christening of Prince Imogene is a charming, compelling show which deserves to be more widely seen.

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