Jess
Theatre (contemporary, lgbtq+)
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Venue 53theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall - Theatre 2
- 10:25
- Aug 24
- 1 hour
- Country: United Kingdom - England
- Group: Glass Half Full Theatre
- Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing
- 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 18 months
Description
They say loneliness is the leprosy of the modern day. A poignant, meaningful and honest insight into the life of a woman experiencing loss and heartbreak. Meet Jess – she’s a cardiothoracic surgeon, her mum calls her a "career woman", her boss is a bully, her girlfriends left her and all Jess wants to do is f*cking change her life. ‘From the very beginning, Jess is a production that is unafraid to engage with the uncomfortable’ ***** (Upper-Circle.com).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
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Wheelchair access type: Level Access
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Jim 13 days ago
Powerful story that definitely made me think of the personal stories behind our overworked nhs staff, would recommend
H & T 14 days ago
An incredible performance of a beautifully written one-woman play. Jess, played by Stephanie, takes you from ugly crying to laughing out loud, from thinking deeply about the mess and wounds caused by being human to celebrating our funny quirks and connectedness. Thought provoking, insightful, and pertinent, we left feeling deeper appreciation for those we hold near and dear due to the reminder from Jess that life is for loving.
Kristi McDonald 18 days ago
AMAZING! Loneliness, love and loss through the eyes of a female surgeon; this one-woman play is a brilliant display of both writing and acting talent, exploring the intricacies of modern professional life from lived experience. The challenges portrayed are unique to the character but resonate with everyone. The performance is both insightful and balanced, with a healthy dose of humour! If you're after something deeper than simple laughs and want a more meaningful experience, this intimate play is definitely worth watching!
Beth Franz 19 days ago
What an amazing actress who presented the script with such power that you left wanting yo know if she was struck off? If she ever had a baby? Did she help her mother die?? You left wanting the sequel!
Eleanor May Blackburn 19 days ago
So beautifully performed- fab storytelling. Fantastic transitions and a really engaging narrative. Would absolutely recommend!
Ash Baker 23 days ago
Fabulous, intimate one-woman show that is poignant, heartbreaking while also being hilarious! Would heartily recommend!
Chris Grady 25 days ago
They say Dr Theatre is a great healer. Well whatever reason Kate O’Rourke and writer Stephanie Silver had for making this show it helped us understand a life where the central fictionalised character was always feeling FINE. This is a contemporary memoire of a single overworked underloved phenomenally skilled person sleepwalking with us through life. Someone we put on a pedestal and need to be showing all their skills any moment of the day or night when we need to be saved. This is a solo show bringing many stories from Casualty into a single narrative...and it is a deeply truthful lived life, very well performed for us on stage. So pleased to see a 50% house including a good number of medics who clearly got some bitter sweet references. Thank you. Healing theatre for performer and audience.
Andrew Smart 25 days ago
A moving story brilliantly delivered; I was drawn in to it from the outset & was held captivated until the end. Totally recommended.
Gideon Tomaschoff 26 days ago
LOVED IT! A Brilliant performance drew me in from the get go. Honestly portrays that people who have positions of high reponsibility, stress and stature are prone to self doubt, lonliness and a search for love and happiness.
With humour and finnesse JESS tells a convincing and powerful tale that is not at all too heavy. Highly recommendedץ
Corrie 26 days ago
Wow. Such honest, raw, emotional storytelling. Recommend.
Ian B 29 days ago
'Jess' is a powerful, one-woman play which throws a spotlight on working frontline for the NHS while trying to have a fulfilled personal life. Stephanie plays Jess with warmth and humour in a brutally honest tale of a woman searching for love. Start your day with quality writing and excellent acting which is what 'Jess' delivers.
Adrian Goldman 29 days ago
This was a well-acted, meaningful show exploring the dilemmas behind modern professional life as seen through the eyes of a woman surgeon: the problems faced are specific to a surgeon but apply to all of us. It's humorous in places and well worth seeing if, as I do, you want to get away from belly-laughs. *****
Erika Conway 30 days ago
Authentically told and brilliantly acted story that pulled at your heartstring and made you laugh. It’s a unique perspective to bring to the stage. I loved it. Totally worth seeing!
Ellie Emsley 32 days ago
Amazing show, very well written and the performance was really captivating. Really recommend if you love ‘this is going to hurt’. Funny and moving- a must see !!
Keith Alessi 32 days ago
Exceptionally well written and well acted. This show had an authenticity that resonated and a lesser actress would have been tempted to overdramatize the performance. The well tempered performance drew me in.
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