Freddie Hayes: The Magic Lady
Comedy (clown, character comedy)
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Venue 243Hoots @ Potterrow - Big Yurt
- 18:00
- Aug 9-11
- 1 hour
- Country: United Kingdom - England
- Group: Freddie Hayes
- Warnings and additional info: Audience participation, Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
- 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 are not allowed in the venue
- Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Description
After Edinburgh Fringe smash hit Potatohead in 2022, Freddie Hayes is back with her outrageous character comedy: The Magic Lady. Formerly a glamorous assistant, this haphazard showbiz loon now has her moment in the spotlight. Expect ridiculous props, puppetry and true magic. 'She is the most perfect clown and a fantastic storyteller' **** (Everything-Theatre.co.uk). 'Gleefully silly Fringe fun' **** (BritishTheatreGuide.info). 'Homemade scuzz' (EdFestMag.com). Winner of Most Bizarre Moment in Theatre Award 2022.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
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- Stairs: Information not supplied
Wheelchair access type: Level Access
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Ruth Armes 74 days ago
This was my favourite show this year! So crazy and so funny.
Somehow Freddie manages to be full on eccentric madness without it ever being embarrasing or 'too much'. Loved it.
Lorraine 80 days ago
I booked tickets thinking this was a magic show, this show WAS magical but not in the traditional sense. I don't want to put in spoilers, but I can say I had tears of laughter running down my face with the hilarity caused by the manic, chaotic energy that Freddie brought to the stage. It's a shame Freddie couldn't get more people squeezed into the yurt, but the intimacy and the kookiness of the venue matched the tone and theme of the show perfectly. I was still laughing with family days later thinking of some of some of the antics that The magic lady got up to. Thank you Freddie, for an amazing evening of fun! I'll definitely be looking out for your name in the Fringe next year!!
Alex 85 days ago
We knew we had to see Freddie Hayes after seeing her show Potatohead two years ago, because it's become our reference point for how funny a show can be. But did that mean we could only be disappointed by whatever The Magic Lady had in store for us?
Absolutely not, it turns out. As with Freddie's last show, I have no idea what we spent an hour watching, but we loved every second of it. Hilarious from start to finish. Would have given a standing ovation, but it felt dangerous in the setting of the yurt (which is oddly perfect for this show). Go see this—I promise you there's nothing else truly like it at the Fringe, or possibly anywhere.
Henry 88 days ago
Truly wonderful funny silly stuff. The magic lady is stupendous and a joy to watch
Maria 89 days ago
Freddie is so brilliant. This show is a hilarious hour character comedy, she commits hard and it pays off so well. Prepare to laugh till it hurts at the kooky and powerful magic lady, incredible props and puppets and some surprise characters who are all so loveable. Absolute recommend
Louie Tyssen 89 days ago
Magic Lady is the funniest show I've ever seen at the Edinburgh Fringe! Freddie Hayes is an absolute genius, bringing her outrageous character comedy to life with incredible skill. The show is brilliantly thought through and clever, yet it maintains a wonderfully light-hearted and chaotic energy that is pure Magic.
Jo Carnie 90 days ago
The is the funniest show I have seen at the Fringe. The Magic Lady and her hard done to rabbit had me entranced and laughing until long after I had left the yurt. This is a ‘must see’ show, go and see it.
Michael Hughes 90 days ago
SEE THIS SHOW! Honestly, The Magic Lady is THE (note the capital letters) funniest thing I've seen in a long, long time. Freddie Hayes had me in stitches from the moment the show started, taking me and the rest of the audience into the bizarre and absurd world of The Magic Lady. If you're feeling a bit jaded with comedy - or life - this is the show for you. If you don't laugh at The Magic Lady, someone better call an undertaker. You're dead.
Joe Jackson 90 days ago
So funny and totally mad! Definitely recommend, go now! Right now!
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