Drop Dead Gorgeous: A New Musical (Work-in-Progress Concert Series)

Musicals and Opera (musical theatre, musical comedy)

  • Pleasance Dome - King Dome
  • 23:00
  • Aug 24
  • 45 minutes
  • Suitability: 14+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United States
  • Group: Drop Dead Gorgeous: A New Musical
  • Warnings and additional info: This show will contain scenes of a sexual nature and strong language.
  • Accessibility:
    Audio enhancement system
    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 2 years

Description

Get a sneak peek of the upcoming new musical based on the cult-classic film, featuring an original score written by Riki Lindhome (Netflix's Wednesday). Meet Amber, Becky, Tammy, Lisa, Tess and Jenelle, six Mount Rose high school students competing in the local Teen Princess Pageant. The innocent competition takes a dark turn as the contestants are mysteriously murdered. Will their dreams of local fame be crushed, or can they catch the culprit in time? Be among the first audiences to hear the killer new songs performed by Riki and surprise guests.

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General venue access

  • Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Main queue inside Dome at left of building. Level access to left of venue — ask staff for assistance. Performance space is on First Floor up 20 steps on a permanent spiral stone staircase.
  • Wheelchair access type: Level Access (Building Lift)

  • Stairs: 20+
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

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

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  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Melissa 15 days ago

This had some fun, promising content but at £16 for less than 30 minutes, this is quite possibly the most expensive show at the fringe and honestly kind of a rip off when the stated run time is an hour.

Probably wouldn't have booked if they'd been honest about the length of the show

Paul Doncaster 16 days ago

Some very funny and well performed songs delivered by the cast of 6, with the warning about very strong language being totally relevant (which I don’t mind). If you’re worried about the sexual nature warning, there’s no need to be as it doesn’t exist !
My main problem with this show was for a cost of £16/£15 I expect more than 35 minutes entertainment, where if you didn’t know the film then you’ll need to read up on it to see how it is meant to be.
Many in the audience seemed to lap it up, but for me a disappointing end to a day

EW 17 days ago

UPDATE: I checked the other reviews for this show for several days after we saw the show (where many shared similar experience of being "shortchanged" with a 30-minute show) and noticed that the duration had been "magically changed" from 1 hour to 45 minutes!!! If this is an attempt to cover up the original misrepresentation then this is highly unethical and this company should not be allowed to perform at the Fringe in future!

If this new musical is going to be a success, then the shows needs to start on time and it needs to deliver what it promises.

1. The show started 15 minutes late.
2. The "sneak peek" turned out to be a 1st reading of the musical score so it was just 5 cast members and the writer singing a song each and 2 chorus. They should not have called this a "sneak preview" as we were expecting some scenes to be acted out and not 6 people singing a few songs.
3. The entire "sneak preview" lasted a whole 30 minutes!!! Nowhere near an hour as advertised.

The songs and lyrics were entertaining, and the cast had great voices, but we think there needs to be a minimum level of professionalism in delivering what you are advertising.

We would NOT have seen the show if it correctly stated that:
1. It was a 1st reading (no acting, just singing a handful of songs).
3. It was a 30-minute show.

Gemma Farrington 29 days ago

5 stars!! Feel honoured to be one of the first to see a preview of this show. Such funny, catchy songs and very talented cast. The writer is so talented. The audience loved it - definitely go see this if you get the chance and look out for it when it's a full musical - we can't wait!!


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Pride Nomad (5/5 stars) 15 days ago

The cast was delightful and incredibly talented and we left wanting more. Can't wait to see the full show when it comes out!

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