Funny Guy
Theatre (dark comedy, drama)
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Venue 236Greenside @ George Street - Lime Studio
- 17:20
- Aug 24
- 55 minutes
- Country: United States
- Group: Patrick Nash Theatrical, SoftPowr Productions, A/Park Productions, Intimation Productions
- Warnings and additional info: Audience participation, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing
- 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 required to have a complimentary ticket
- Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Description
A twisted exploration of the fragile underpinnings of love, friendship, and ambition. As two couples chase relevance and meaning, a towering neon marionette stalks the stage, challenging them to confront their greed, desires, and identity. In this dark comedy set in New York City, Dan and Emma engage with Bill and Margie in a spiky contemporary drama exploring ambition, love, and betrayal, while subconscious motivations are laid bare by the neon giant. New for Fringe 2024, Funny Guy by Patrick Nash directly challenges us to question our most intimate relationships and understanding of who we are.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: Through wheelchair access entrance, and up through first lift audience will come to, and along corridor. Lift dimensions: Doorway: 660mm x 1980mm Internal Dimensions: 920mm x 770mm Capacity: 410kg (6 people)
- Stairs: Information not supplied
Wheelchair access type: Level Access, 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
Kilian King 15 days ago
Marketed as a dark comedy, but it was just not very funny. I mean, if your entire show hinges on someone suddenly becoming a famous comedian being able to write a half-decent joke would be good, no? Moral drama, then. The problem is that the plot is quite confused and the message too trite to merit the amount of seriousness which the show gives it. I’m being mean, but like seriously. I convinced a friend to watch this show with me and I feel seriously guilty about it, it was that bad. The acting was ok, but not great; Cool marionette tho.
Moreish TV 21 days ago
What a wonderful show that is perfectly executed by a wonderful group of overseas actors and must say acting wise the best we have seen and an awesome show that deserves the 5 star rating we are giving as the story is suited to stage we believe and feel can and if done correctly will also become a TV Production as it delves into friendships, relationships and without giving too much away the subject of mental health and more but most importantly you may find yourself in a situation at the Fringe where all you want and all you need is the company of a Funny Guy
Well deserved 5 stars
☆☆☆☆☆
SuzieStefanAlice Baer-Leonardo 24 days ago
I love this show!!! It’s kind of a pure story of love and betrayal, and without giving anything away, the neon funny guy is the voice of reason you’ve been looking for.
Run, don’t walk to see Funny Guy!
Soness Stevens 27 days ago
Not funny ha-ha, but funny how life turns
"Funny Guy" isn’t a punchline-heavy comedy but a deep drama about ambition and relationships. The acting is solid all around, with the actress who played the wife Emma--brilliant performance--making me want more of her. The eerie neon marionette adds a unique twist.
Sound: this show has a unique sound design. I'm not talking about songs. It's the details of emotions that are amplified by humming, and background sounds that many might miss. The sound made the atmosphere (you gotta hear it to believe it)
S Johnston 30 days ago
Attended show 8 August. Nothing in play that has not been said or done before. Content not strong enought to capture interst - 'truthfully not for me -
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One4Review 30 days ago
The Quinntessential Review 31 days ago
Lothian Life 33 days ago
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