Death Becomes Us
Theatre (solo show, cabaret)
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Venue 53theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall - Stephenson Theatre
- 17:05
- Aug 24
- 50 minutes
- Country: United Kingdom - Wales
- Group: Hannah Whittingham
- Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes
- 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 18 months
Description
In the 60s, Walt Disney was rumoured to have frozen himself to cheat it. In the 90s, Goldie Hawn and Meryl Streep accidentally dodged it. Today, we do everything we can not to look like we’re getting near it. Death is the last big taboo. And we are here to break it. In a show filled with confessions, music, and an explanation as to why no decent death jokes exist, we face death head-on, and consider whether, actually, our lives could be made richer by talking about it.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: Via a door from street level and a lift.
- Stairs: Information not supplied
Wheelchair access type: Temporary Ramp, Lift (Building Lift)
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Moreish TV 18 days ago
This show is a really wonderful show performed by a truly amazing artist Hannah Whittingham on the Edinburgh Fringe circuit and we decided to go and see this one as it's about Death but tells the story of one woman's losses from the death of their loved ones as she performs some really touching songs and you can see the emotions in her eyes as we all learn that someday and one day we will also lose someone close and will one day die as Death Becomes Us and reviewing and paying close attention to this show and performance we must say this is one to discover and not to miss as we understood it all and deserves from us 5 stars ☆☆☆☆☆
Amy 20 days ago
A lovely, deeply personal, thought-provoking show that addresses our avoidance of all things death, interspersed with some sublimely gorgeous singing, balanced with a touch lightness and humour. It’s a bit like if a Ted Talk and musical theatre had a baby!
Lee Townend 21 days ago
What a wonderful show. Inspiring. A fantastic singer and sensitive story teller dealing with her own losses and death in general. The material was challenging but it felt very safe. So glad I went to see it.
Elena Mazzon 21 days ago
This is a gorgeous show. Filled with irony and moving moments, Hannah is able to touch upon such a delicate matter such is death with the lightness of someone who has been through it and has embraced it fully. It is a show that must be seen.
Axel Buese 25 days ago
A different concept. Only mildly amusing at some point but so touching and thoughtful. The singing performance was outstanding. What a wonderful experience.
Robert Horwich 26 days ago
This is a tremendous and very different sort of show.
Not for the faint hearted.
Hannah is quite stunning and an excellent singer too. The material will leave your thoughts very much 'provoked'.
Jenna Capobianco 29 days ago
I had no idea what to expect, but this show blew me away! A raw and much-needed discussion of death. This is more than a performance, it’s a truly moving experience. You’ll laugh and/or cry from the first song. Easy five stars!
Steven Goodie 31 days ago
I'd never imagined that a frank discussion of death could be so intriguing, uplifting, cathartic, and funny all at once.
In "Death Becomes Us" Hannah Whittingham uses no gimmicks, no ploys, and no euphemisms. She tells of tremendous losses she's had in the past four years, earnestly and non-sentimentality. She is very empathetic, she clearly cares about everyone around her. And rather than tell us, she SHOWS us the near-miraculous power of approaching death (and life) without flinching. And she shows us how much more useful this approach is than politely tiptoing around sensitive subjects (in the British tradition). All with an engaging smile and a beautiful singing voice.
She doesn't dismiss religious approaches to the subject... but she doesn't advocate any of them either. We can't really tell if she is religious. It doesn't matter - we can plug in our own beliefs (or lack of them) for ourselves.
For me, Hannah brought back the many feelings of loss I've had in the past six years. The tears made me feel connected to her, to the audience around me (who were clearly moved as I was), and to our species and our world. It was a gentle reminder that we're all in this together, and that (of course) no one gets out of this alive.
Five stars!
IONA WOOD 33 days ago
Hannah is extremely charismatic. As soon as she steps onto the stage you have a sense of calmness about yourself and you can instantly relax into a show that will make you question life and if your an emotional bean like me, absolutely sob. She really makes you think about everything life and death has, dealing with grief through storytelling and song. She's created a wonderfully cathartic show, anyone who wants their mind changed on death and what it all means should definitely head to this show. I absolutely adored Hannah's performance. Well done!
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