Is This Normal?

Comedy (storytelling, artist(s) of colour)

  • theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall - Theatre 3
  • 22:15
  • Aug 9-10
  • 50 minutes
  • Suitability: 18+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United States
  • Group: Ansa Edim
  • Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature
  • 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 18 months

Description

Get ready for a night of side-splitting laughter, eye-covering cringing and poignant storytelling at Is This Normal?, the debut one-woman show from award-winning storyteller Ansa Edim. Often the "only one" - the only Black person, the only fat person, the only fat Black person - Ansa navigates the dating space with humour and resilience. Determined to represent women like her as more than just the fat, funny friend (though she is that too), Ansa's unique voice and relatable tales make this show a must-see for anyone questioning what 'normal' is for them.

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Information not supplied
  • Wheelchair access type: Level Access

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

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Julia Kratz 116 days ago

Bold, cheerful, charming, compelling and utterly entertaining, Ansa Edim goes into the dark and luminous places of her dating life and makes sense of the most abysmal and comical encounters, always choosing joy and agency. 5 stars definitely.

Sian Buchan 129 days ago

Heartfelt, comedic, relatable and fun! Catch this show if you can.

Kaytlin Bailey 132 days ago

This show made me laugh and think about my choices. I absolutely recommend this riveting story teller!

Andrew 132 days ago

An extremely charming show! Ansa tells a wild story and does it very well.

Samuela N 133 days ago

Funny, heartfelt, and genuine! I was hooked the whole time :)


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EdFringeReview (4/5 stars) 127 days ago

Edim’s is a story that she convinces you is worth telling.

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