The Early Word

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Comedy (family-friendly, spoken word)

  • 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

The Early Word. The word on the elephant in the rhubarb, the word on the horse on the golf course, the word on the snail (shell), the word on my father's ship which helped him to sail through big adversity: soutenu – upheld. There is little French in the show, but there are all of Mister Galimore's rules for the marking of your neighbour's French vocabulary test. And the word in response to a first attempt at engaging someone in a dance at the school discoteque. Two, in fact: 'not you'. Folk and creatures. 'Delightfully inventive' (Observer).

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: Once in the courtyard, follow access ramp around the front of the made in Adelaide bar, into the main reception, take a right down the corridor past the cafe and through the light-saber corridor. The Red Lecture Theatre (x) – 14 steps down to the space, a further 10 steps through the seating and onto the stage. There is lift access only with prior notice to Summerhall Management.

    • Wheelchair access type: Building Lift

  • Stairs: 11- 20
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

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

Noah 32 days ago

A wonderful hour of poetry, music, humour and fun. I had so much fun and was able to be completely lost in the stories told. A lovely way to start the day and absolutely recommended to everyone.

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Mike Powell 38 days ago

Excellent wordsmith.
Humorous poetry and observational humour for all ages in an intimate venue
Thoroughly recommended

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David 44 days ago

A wonderful poetry show for all ages. It’s a treat to sit in a tiny venue with such a masterful writer and performer. If you like words, like to look beneath the surface of everyday things and have a sense of humour, you will love it.

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Darkchat (4/5 stars) 31 days ago

Highly recommended.

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One4Review (4.5/5 stars) 45 days ago

I can imagine Mr Hegley’s poetry workshops being the most fun thing a school does in the entire year. This is a show definitely worth getting out of bed for.

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