KAREN
Theatre (comedy, character comedy)
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Venue 61Underbelly, Cowgate - Delhi Belly
- 15:55
- Aug 25
- 1 hour
- Country: United Kingdom - England
- Group: Sarah Cameron-West
- Warnings and additional info: Strong Language/Swearing.
- Babes in arms policy: Babies are not allowed in the venue
- Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Description
We open on Protagonist's 30th birthday at the Alton Towers, where her life takes an unexpected turn. Mid-Calippo, she's unceremoniously dumped by her long-term boyfriend, Joe. Things go from bad to worse when Joe then starts dating her office arch-nemesis: Karen. Protagonist must now navigate a powder keg of heartbreak and identity crisis which explodes in the ultimate office showdown. Seamlessly breaking the fourth wall, Protagonist will whisk you through a chaos-filled narrative that has been described as Fleabag meets The Office with Cameron-West as 'the female Peep Show' (TheNerdParty.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
- Accessible entry: There are 25 steps into this venue from the cow gate entrance.
- Stairs: 20+
Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible
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Kevin Coughlin 25 days ago
This was such a fun ride - funny and super interesting how she embodied a few different characters - well done!
Loren Gerlach 26 days ago
Believe the hype, this is a fantastic show!
Catriona Nicolson 26 days ago
Absolutely loved this show. So clever and talented performance plus she wrote it herself!
Funny from start to finish though also sad-full range of emotions but mainly laughter!
A definite go and see. Well done.
Maeva Schollaert 27 days ago
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! My favourite Theatre show for sure, and one of the best shows I have seen overall this fringe (and I have seen many!!). Sarah Cameron-West is a brilliant and incredibly talented performer, her show is unbelievable funny, relatable, and her engagement with the audience makes the experience feel immersive. I would absolutely recommend, and I will probably go watch it again :)
Lou 28 days ago
Love, love, lovedddd this! Karen takes the spot for my favourite theatre show for sure, I highly recommend.
Morgan Thompson 31 days ago
If I were to repeat my Fringe experience and could only see one show - Karen would be it.
Sarah Cameron-West manages to command a stage and engage the audience from beginning to end of this emotional & hilarious roller coaster without ever losing any control of the journey. Fantastic use of lighting and sound design to enhance the narrative while complementing Cameron-West’s facial and physical actions and reactions. Bravo!
Robin Smith 32 days ago
What can I say, Underbelly Cowgate delivers again, with another classic comedy play. Last year Clementine & Coffee Kid stormed to the top of my fringe chart, I didn’t think lightning could strike twice, but Sarah Cameron West’s exquisite performance in KAREN not only blew me away, but the rest of the attendant audience. As we filed out of the theatre space, the crowd bristled and glowed with the excitement of people who have witnessed something special. Sarah’s performance is comedy gold, the show has legs enough to be a stand alone film, and I’d definitely go and see it, should it tour the country. I’m not going to spoil the plot for you, do your eyes and funny bones a favour and check it out sharpish. What are you waiting for, go see it NOW! A comedy drama masterclass.
Orane Stepczynski 38 days ago
One of the best shows at the Fringe (or at least in the 30 I saw)! A one woman show filled to the brim with boundless energy, hilarious mimics and fantastic comic timing! A must see !
LuLu 38 days ago
Brilliant show. SO entertaining. Fast paced and energetic. Sarah's acting fully engages you from beginning to end. This show is a 'must see show' and I highly recommend everyone makes time to go and see it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Nic Gordon 39 days ago
So well written and performed! Sarah is so expressive and even though you only heard one side of the conversations she was having she communicated so much. A really funny, grounded and surprisingly moving storyline. Go see it!
MK 39 days ago
A high energy play, so brilliantly acted you feel every emotion and are thankful you aren’t Karen!! The play appeals equally to men and women and the 20 somethings as well as the close to 60 yr olds.
Katy Richards 40 days ago
Truly fantastic and impressive show featuring a performer who is a stunningly good actress capable of holding an audience with little more than lighting and music as foils to act against.
In a lesser actor’s hands this could have been truly uncomfortable to watch but in fact it was an electrifying, raw and funny piece of art. Highly recommend.
Simon Shaw 40 days ago
What am electrifying performance delivered with such energy & never skipping a facial expression, beat or moment!
Congratulations on a stunning show & has been selling out day after day!!
Margaret Evans 41 days ago
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT. Sarah Cameron West is a star! A must see show this year.
Julie Tyler 41 days ago
We were persuaded to see this by an extremely enthusiastic flyer distributer, whose love for the show was clearly genuine. We weren't disappointed. This is an outstanding show; highly recommended, I trust it will win awards. Get tickets quickly, while you still can.
Charles C 43 days ago
Wow! Very funny; very emotional; and an extraordinary 55 minute roller-coaster performance by Sarah Cameron-West taking us through the trauma, outrage and eventual resolution of a relationship from which we are eventually delighted to see her escape. Simply brilliantly written and performed.
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