HYPER

Theatre (music, comedy)

Venue 26
Summerhall - Former Womens Locker Room
20:15
Aug 26
1 hour
Suitability: 16+ (Guideline)
Country: Ireland
Group: Jaxbanded Theatre
Warnings and additional info: Strobe lighting / instances of flashing lights. Strong language/swearing. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes; reference to mental health and depression, discussions of gender dysphoria and transphobia

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

Please note, latecomers may not be admitted.

Description

For decades trans people have been using hyperpop to shatter standards of genre, gender and good taste. Right now, the only thing Saoirse wants to shatter is her own f*cking voice. Told through live vocal modulation and manipulation, this is a rip-roaring and unabashedly queer theatrical deep dive into trans identity and music. What it means to speak, sing and, for the audience (yes, you babe), to listen.

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General venue access

Accessible entry: From the main reception you can either take the stairs (10 steps) underneath the main stair case and into the basement or the lift adjacent to the main reception.

Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp, Lift (Building Lift)

Stairs: 6 - 10

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

Relaxed performances

Dates: 11 August, 18 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 sing/speak along with/for performer
Flashing Lights/Strobed Lighting
Loud/repetitive/high pitched/unexpected or overlapping sound
Characters expressing anger
Heavily dialogue-driven scenes
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 required to walk around
Audience required to undertake directed movement
Audience invited on stage
Performer goes into audience area
An intermission
Audience chill out area
Permission to move around and make noise
Permission to engage with performer

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

Jakob B 16 days ago

Oh my god!! I love trans people and trans women and they’re so powerful and beautiful and amazing and I love them all. It brought me close to tears, I love the humour and slights that were thrown that only trans people would understand or feel comfortable laughing at. Thank you trans artists for creating and sharing your work. - from a trans man

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Jack 34 days ago

Confronting, thought-provoking and emotional. As said in the play, "it's not for me" in one sense, but it was definitely an experience I was blown away by.

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