James Rowland Dies at the End of the Show
Theatre (storytelling, comedy)
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Venue 26Summerhall - Anatomy Lecture Theatre
- 18:00
- Aug 26
- 1 hour 10 minutes
- Country: United Kingdom - England
- Group: James Rowland
- Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing. contains references to suicide, colonialism and violence.
- 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
Description
What would you do with an hour? What if it was your last hour ever? For James the answer is easy: he wants to tell you a story. A story full of laughter and music and joy. A story about living. The third and final part of a trilogy that began with Learning to Fly (***** (Guardian)) and Piece of Work (**** (Morning Star)) from the creator of the Songs of Friendship Trilogy (***** (Stage), ***** (ThreeWeeks), ***** (Skinny)).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: Once in the Courtyard, standing facing the Royal Dick, enter through the ground floor double doors to your left. Anatomy is directly ahead. 10 steps to top of theatre space.
- Stairs: Information not supplied
Wheelchair access type: Level Access
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laura C 14 days ago
My friend and I always go and see James's show every year, it's become our tradition, but every year I forget how excellent and truly wonderful a storyteller he is, he's simply amazing, engaging and hooks you in with warmth. I was genuinely very moved by this show and left pondering what fragments of memory I'd want to flash before my eyes at the end. Thank you James for telling these stories.
Stu Crohill 17 days ago
If you like story telling you will like this. Christ, does this guy enjoy telling a story! I thought it was going to be darker than it was what with the title and the costume but don't let that put you off. Its uplifting to see a performer so engaged with his audience.
Neil 18 days ago
Incredible storytelling, and a very rare opportunity to take away a genuinely personal interpretation. Everyone must see this.
Leni 21 days ago
The best show at the Fringe this year. James is an exceptional storyteller, commanding your attention from the first sentence, weaving a range of emotional narratives intelligently from comedic and joyful, to heartbreaking and raw, with both incredible vulnerability and charm. If you love a good storyteller, you can't miss James Rowland at this Fringe and any other Fringe he attends.
lotti connolly 25 days ago
What a beautiful show—an encounter with a human being who spends an hour transmitting bits of himself, his personality, his loves, the stories and songs that have shaped him, etc. to the audience in the most beautiful way. Thank you. This is what we come to the fringe to see.
Douglas Green 28 days ago
I'm guessing there aren't other reviews here because this show is so hard to describe. Best to say it's a master class in public speaking, in storytelling, in grabbing an audience. Having said that, it's a guy with messy hair in an open-backed hospital gown, giving a lecture largely about Robin Hood while a digital clock behind him ticks off his last minutes. Riveting, fascinating, hilarious, poignant, and again, masterful, it's as brilliant as it is unique. I hope it travels the world so I can see it again.
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