Holy Sh*t I Lived: A Solo Show

Comedy (storytelling, improv)

  • Paradise in The Vault - The Vault
  • 16:00
  • Aug 25
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 12+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United States
  • Group: George C Owens
  • Warnings and additional info: Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing
  • 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

Prepare to laugh until you cry and cry until you laugh in "Holy Sh*t I Lived," where Second City alum George C. Owens takes you on a rollercoaster of near-death experiences and the ultimate peril: love. From hilariously close calls to a romantic disaster that almost did him in, George's solo comedy show is a masterclass in finding humor in the darkest of times. Don't miss this wild, heartfelt ride through life, death, and everything in between-because surviving it all is only half the story.

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: The audience enter the venue from Merchant Street, with the box office located on street level. 3 steps or a lift provide access to the upper foyer, with snack bar and toilets on this level. The space is located immediately off the upper foyer, with one row of seats on the same level. A shallow rake provides additional seating.
  • Wheelchair access type: Platform Lift

  • Stairs: 2 - 5
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

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

Chris Ramsey 15 days ago

You have two more chances to see George Owen. It is hard to hold an audience for an hour. It requires great writing and great performance. George delivers an hour of poignant story telling, comedy bits and vignettes. He gives 100% of himself for his story and his comedy. Take the time before dinner on Saturday or Sunday and see this show. When I leave Edinburgh next Tuesday, this show will be remembered as one of the best we seen have this season.

Glenn McGivern 18 days ago

Fantastic show. Hilarious and random sketch type comedy, though with really raw and honest moments where the performer shares personal details too. Couldn’t take my eyes off the performer - a very high energy and engaging piece. Immaculate staging and movement - very slick and highly entertaining start to finish!

Benjamin Steenmeijer (Ben) 19 days ago

Can only give this top marks. The fun and vibrant jokes, that made me and all other people in the audience burst out into laughter, get perfectly balanced as he talks about the more traumatic parts of his life. I left the show with the biggest smile (while also wiping away a tear or two). If you can, go watch this fun energetic ball of amazingness. 10/10 stars.

Ronan Harrington 20 days ago

An excellent mix of storytelling, comedy and improv. The storytelling is sincere and engaging, the comedy is light & energetic, and the improv assures the audience that they are safe in George's hands. The writing is sharp, managing to incorporate characters, call backs, and connections to the storytelling. It's like a solo sketch show or sitcom. As for the performance, George has an energetic, enthusiastic presence on stage, the runtime of the show flew by. I saw this show with a friend on his last day of the Fringe, and it was easily his favourite show of the festival. If you want to see what top tier writing and performance looks like, look no further, this show is easy to recommend.

Emily Day 26 days ago

I thoroughly enjoyed this show! It is self-aware and fun and is guaranteed to make you chuckle. The audience interaction bits were such a blast. Happy to meet and support such a cool person! Go see this show!

Kate S 26 days ago

Loved this show! I wasn't sure what to expect, but went along based on a recommendation. It's a series of comic vignettes, interspersed with George's personal anecdotes, which are in turn both funny and poignant. The writing was beautifully balanced, and George's timing and commitment are superb. There is audience participation, but you don't let that hold you back. You don't even have to leave your chair. I highly recommend this excellent show.

Dumbass 30 days ago

Holy Shit I loved it! George has masterfully crafted a series of absurd and hilarious sketches, audience banter, and personal revelation to explore themes of love and death.

Cameron 32 days ago

This show is a perfect late afternoon show if you are looking for a little comedy before dinner. The show is a good mix of improv, sketch comedy, and exposition that all came together in a a perfect balance. I would recommend this show wholeheartedly!

Naomie St-Amand 32 days ago

Holy Shit I lived is an amazing piece of comedy whilst also being very touching and brilliantly written. George talks about important subjects with a very emotionally mature storytelling. 5/5

Bobby 35 days ago

Holy Shit I Lived is a hilarious and brilliant show that tackles death and love, while keeping the audience engaged. It combines sketch, improv and personal narrative that will leave you wanting more. This show is a must see! 5/5!


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