Help! I Think I'm a Nationalist

Theatre (comedy)

Venue 593
Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh - The Lyceum Studio
14:30
Aug 27
1 hour 15 minutes
Suitability: 16+ (Guideline)
Country: United Kingdom - England
Group: Seamas Carey
Warnings and additional info: Audience participation, Audience required to walk or move around during the performance, Strong language/swearing, Trigger themes of anger/violence, nationalism and fascism

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 1 year

Description

Seamas Carey ('the comic causing uproar in Cornwall' (Guardian)) makes his Scottish debut with the controversial, hilarious and provocative comedy show Help! I Think I’m A Nationalist; directed by Agnieszka Blonska and produced by Impossible Producing. Cornwall is at a tipping point. House prices soar, the population shifts, tensions rise. Could closing borders be the answer? Where’s the line between pride and power? What happens when it all goes too far? Seamas needs help. He needs your help. 'This small show moves deep rooted mountains – silly, smart and deliciously challenging' (Emma Rice).

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General venue access

Accessible entry: Audience members can access the space via door to Grindlay Street followed by either lift or stairway access to the first floor where the Lyceum Studio is located.

Wheelchair access type: Building Lift

Stairs: Information not supplied

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

Signed performances

Dates: 20 August
Interpreter: TBC - Not Selected
Type: NotSelected
Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team to book your tickets and request any specific seating requests in relation to the location of the interpeter.

Audio described performances

Dates: 22 August
Type: NotSelected
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.
More about this show: Listen to audio flyer

Relaxed performances

Dates: 17 August
Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team for more information or to discuss any accessibility requirements.

Character Introduction Details

Additional information: Information not supplied

Be aware that this show features:

Audience required to walk around
Audience required to undertake directed movement
Audience required to sing/speak along with/for performer
Performer goes into audience area
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
Permission to engage with performer
Show guide or synopsis or character list

Show does not feature:

Total Audience Black Out
Distinctive smells
Special effects (e.g. smoke/bubbles/pyrotechnics)
Latex balloons
Audience invited on stage
An intermission
Audience chill out area

How and when to make an access booking

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Email: [email protected]
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Gianluca 42 days ago

It is incredibly funny how it explores the limits of nationalism by engaging the audience in a game that makes them question to what extent it is appropriate to defend the cultural identity of their own community of origin.

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Playbill 37 days ago

Help! I Think I'm a Nationalist is an experience that keeps you on your toes, turning on a dime from being funny and informative to uncomfortable and terrifying.

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