Failed by Design

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Comedy (theatre, interactive)

  • 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 2 years

Description

Help award-winning comedians build a new invention to save the world in this chaotic, hilarious show where you are in control. None of your problems are too big or too small for us to solve over one frantic hour of cardboard-covered mayhem. After selling out Dublin Fringe and appearing on Virgin Television this is Failed by Design. 'A masterclass in comedy' (FringeBiscuit.com). 'Visionary storytelling' (Lisa McGee and Lenny Abrahamson). 'I can't wait to see what they do next. They're gonna be big' (Alison Spittle).

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: There is Level access, via a ramp and cobbled lane at cowgate entrance.

    • Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp, Level Access

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

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

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

SARAH 35 days ago

I wasn't really that enthusied by it, if I am honest. Perhaps the audience (with fringe performers), did not help. I can see that it could be alot of fun, as the premise was clever. Also think coming to the end of the festival, it maybe tricky to keep that going for so many shows for so long.
Perhaps we just got unlucky.

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Michael Sable 37 days ago

An excellent show! Allie and Cian expertly helm the chaos of audience suggestions to make an excellent and hilarious hour.

Each show is completely different, so you can go multiple times, but definitely go at least once!

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Ally Ryan 37 days ago

An innovative and extremely fun format that had me laughing from start to finish!

The most unique show I saw at the Fringe for sure

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Courtney Popelka 49 days ago

Our first show at Fringe. Wasn’t sure what to expect but was pleasantly surprised. Laughed the entire time and the audience participation was great! Worth seeing.

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Noah L 55 days ago

Loved this show! Unique format for a comedy show with an infectious chaotic joy. Allie and Cian shared stories (and cardboard creations) from past performances but still made us feel like our audience was special. Don't be scared by the audience interaction -- I was hesitant but loved being in the front row for the show (my partner's idea).

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