Lynn Faces
Theatre (comedy, new writing)
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Venue 26Summerhall - Main Hall
- 19:35
- Aug 26
- 1 hour 10 minutes
- Country: United Kingdom - England
- Group: Co-commissioned by New Diorama Theatre, Norwich Theatre, Theatre Royal Plymouth
- Warnings and additional info: Audience participation. Contains haze. Strong language/swearing. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes; contains references to abuse and coercive control
- 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
Nearing 40, painfully shy, and emerging from a toxic break-up, Leah forms a punk bank inspired by Lynn from Alan Partridge. As she takes to the stage with no musical ability, will this gig push Leah further over the edge, or help her regain her confidence and find the hope she needs to move on? A funny, farcical and poignant new play, exploring the impact of abusive behaviour, the power of friendship and how silliness can be healing. Lynn Faces is a new play by multi award-winning writer Laura Horton, following her Fringe First-winning show, Breathless.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, follow the signs up the access ramp, pass in front of the decking bar and into the main reception. Follow signage to the Lift. Take this to the first floor, then take a left through the double doors. The Main Hall is on your right.
- Stairs: 11- 20
Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp, Lift (Building Lift)
Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info
How and when to make an access booking
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- Email: [email protected]
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- Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance
Jasmine Cole 13 days ago
5 STARS - A brilliant piece of new writing that uses humour to explore some pretty dark topics. Fantastically performed and incredibly relatable. A must see!
Stu Crohill 17 days ago
A funny show based on the ultimate 'straight-man' in recent times. Lynne, Alan Partridge's long suffering PA. A delight especially for Partridge fans.
I tell you what, I tell you what... Go and see this show!
Aventurina King 18 days ago
This is honestly one of the best shows I saw at the Fringe, so moving so beautiful so heartfelt. I'm a musician and American and I absolutely LOVED it, it was such a beautiful display of friendship and the writing was impeccable, the comedy was amazing. I honestly want to see this done on TV! Please have your own TV show of this one!! And see it!
Tim Jackson 18 days ago
As Americans we were lost at the references. As musicians we were appalled at the lack of skill, though meant to be intentional to the plot. As theater goers we were bored to the point of exhaustion. As an actor, I was dreadfully disappointed. As adults, the shallowness of the plot and ideas were near insulting. Not to intentionally rain on this parade (and to be fair some of the audience laughed heartily), but for the aforementioned reasons, I must confess that this is the worst Fringe show I have ever seen. Awful music, lacking wit, cliched, dreadfully staged.
Lola Garlick 21 days ago
LYNN FACES
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I love myself abit of gig theatre (especially when they can barely play the instruments
Sara Masry 21 days ago
Loved this show! I laughed, I cried, I resonated, I LAUGHED. I've never seen a show like this before and felt it was such a clever and moving way to approach the topic of domestic abuse and coercive control. The actors brought such authenticity, talent and humour to their roles. I'm so glad I caught this one!
Amanda B 25 days ago
Such an original idea, heartfelt and quirky. Break up confusion punk rock at its finest. Loved the succulent song!
Michael Willner 27 days ago
Lynn Faces is an incredible piece of theatre. We bumped into Peyvand in the afternoon and she explained the play to us. 'Y'know It's a bit crazy', she said. She was not wrong and we were not disappointed. It is a very thoughtfully written piece about coercive and controlling behaviour/domestic abuse.
It is a very difficult subject to write about in such an engaging, funny and entertaining manner. The idea is executed in a remarkable and accomplished way.
Well done to all involved, this show is well worth a visit.
A female punk band in Lynn masks, most arresting. Seared into my memory forever.
Ian Archer 30 days ago
What a show! It had my laughing, crying and smiling. The humour masked a very real problem of coercive abuse, all delivered brilliantly by this fabulous cast. This is a show like I have never seen before, but one you should not miss at the Fringe.
Edward Tripp 32 days ago
Lynn faces is a beautifully crafted show, hysterically funny and full of heart. A number of songs will be living in my imagination for a long time…In a good way! Long live Lynn! X
Laura C 32 days ago
Loved this show, it was such a surprise. It was very funny and well paced-the story built up slowly and the characters became multi dimensional by every new ‘punk’ song they performed. Clever and fun play.
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