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Theatre (comedy)
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Venue 26Summerhall - Red Lecture Theatre
- 17:45
- Aug 9-11
- 1 hour 10 minutes
- Country: Singapore
- Group: Jo Tan
- Warnings and additional info: None
- 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
Jeanette Peh – a highly Westernised Singaporean junior college valedictorian – decides to abandon law school to follow her dreams of studying acting in London, where she will hopefully find her occidental soulmate. On arrival, however, she is dismayed to find that her teacher and classmates label her as just one of the "Asian students". Monsieur Laroche, her acting teacher, wants her to perform honestly by speaking in her native language. There's just one problem: Jeanette is beginning to realize she doesn't know what her native language is. In fact, she doesn't really know who she is at all.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: Once in the Courtyard, follow the signs up the access ramp, pass in front of the decking bar and into the main reception. Follow signage down the corridor, past the Café turning left at the neon corridor. Once past the double doors, the Red Lecture Theatre is directly ahead. There are 14 steps down to the space, a further 10 steps through the seating and onto the stage. The Access Route requires Duty Manager Assistance from the reception of the main building, consisting of an escort via the Tech Cube building lift.
- Stairs: 11- 20
Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp, Lift (Building Lift)
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
- 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
Gawa Leung 30 days ago
Hilarious, laugh out loud funny and had me trying and failing to hold back my tears. Truthful work that is unfortunately all too relatable for actors and bodies that carry the history of colonisation and people pretending to be someone they're not. The use of props is ingenious and it has incredible compassion for all the characters (wildly different and incredibly realised and embodied with precision). Insightful writing.
Laura C 32 days ago
Funny, intense and emotional rollercoaster of a play! The performer is incredible-her accents and linguistic skills are fascinating. It’s very funny although sometimes uncomfortable, but in a challenging and provocative way. Really worth going to see, makes you think about identity, culture, how we assimilate or don’t etc.
Dora Voros 32 days ago
A dynamic performance with a universal message about finding and accepting our true self. Remarkable acting supported with great lighting design and sound. A must see show!
Hayley C 33 days ago
Funny, enjoyable and thought provoking play
Diana Feng 35 days ago
Wonderful show! Jo's performance is funny and heart felt! A really relatable story for everyone that is moving to different countries, trying to find where they belong. Definitely recommended!!
Shze-Hui Tjoa 35 days ago
I laughed so hard and also cried twice watching this show, it was that good (and moving)!! As someone who now lives in a different country than the one she grew up in, I really felt for the themes around authenticity/fakeness, wanting to please others, and locating yourself relative to different or competing sets of cultural expectations. There was so much heart in this play and I loved the writing of it, it felt genuine and grounded in real emotional experiences even as it discussed all these big themes. Would highly highly recommend.
Clara C 36 days ago
Heartwarming & cuts straight to the soul - global citizens/people who grew up in mixed families can especially relates to the themes of identity and desperately trying to fit into societal expectations. Was in tears by the end and my heart was SO tight from the ride of emotions. Brilliant script & acting, and both of us (an Asian & an European) really enjoyed it! Highly recommend :)
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