England & Son

Theatre (new writing)

Venue 26
ROUNDABOUT @ Summerhall - ROUNDABOUT
13:10
Aug 27
1 hour
Suitability: 14+ (Restriction)
Country: United Kingdom - England
Group: Mark Thomas
Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing, More information

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

'Any nation that devours another will one day devour itself.' This is a one-man play written for Mark Thomas by award-winning playwright Ed Edwards (The Political History of Smack and Crack). With some deep, dark laughs – and some deep, dark love – England & Son emerges from characters in Mark’s childhood and Ed's lived experience in jail. Prepare to be taken on a kaleidoscopic odyssey where disaster capitalism, empire, stolen youth and stolen wealth merge into the simple tale of a working-class boy who just wants his dad to smile at him.

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General venue access

Accessible entry: Information not supplied

Wheelchair access type: Wheelchair accessible (please contact the venue for more information)

Stairs: Information not supplied

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

Captioned performances

Dates: 2 August, 3 August, 4 August, 5 August, 6 August, 7 August, 14 August, 13 August, 20 August, 21 August, 27 August, 23 August, 16 August, 9 August, 10 August, 17 August, 24 August, 25 August, 26 August, 19 August, 18 August, 11 August, 12 August
Type: Closed (Tablet)
Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team to book your tickets and request any specific seating locations or if booking a unit is required.

Relaxed performances

Dates: 18 August, 23 August
Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team for more information or to discuss any accessibility requirements.
Additional information: Information not supplied

Be aware that this show features:

Performer goes into audience area
Total Audience Black Out
Flashing Lights/Strobed Lighting
Loud/repetitive/high pitched/unexpected or overlapping sound
Characters expressing anger
Heavily dialogue-driven scenes
Permission to move around and make noise

Show does not feature:

Distinctive smells
Special effects (e.g. smoke/bubbles/pyrotechnics)
Latex balloons
Audience required to walk around
Audience required to undertake directed movement
Audience required to sing/speak along with/for performer
Audience invited on stage
An intermission
Audience chill out area
Permission to engage with performer
Show guide or synopsis or character list

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

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Bouquets & Brickbats (4.5/5 stars) 41 days ago

It certainly hits home with today’s audience, who rise as one to give Thomas a standing ovation.

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The Recs (5/5 stars) 43 days ago

It is a rare a production is so powerful that as it ends, an audience springs to ovation only to then exit in almost complete silence. England and Son is exactly such a rarity! A “must see” of this year’s Fringe.

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British Theatre Guide (4/5 stars) 43 days ago

It’s an absolute recommendation

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The Telegraph (4/5 stars) 43 days ago

It’s ultimately a pitiful tale, but Thomas – restless, agile and giving us a twisting, 360 degree portrait of a bruiser – brings to the role his own earthy, battle-hardened charm.

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