Man Up: A Show for Women!
Comedy (satire, drag)
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Venue 21C ARTS | C venues | C aquila - studio
- 20:15
- Aug 18
- 45 minutes
- Country: United States
- Group: Chip Johnson presents (New York, USA)
- Warnings and additional info: Contains mature themes, Strong language/swearing
- Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
- Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Description
This women-created news satire stars comedian Maggie Metnick in drag as Chip Johnson, a red-blooded American male pundit on a mission to mansplain the news to women. From politics to sex advice, Chip is here to guide the girlies through a big man’s world. What begins as a self-serious cable news show unravels into a surreal exploration of Chip’s insecurities, the loneliness of modern masculinity, and the follies of the patriarchy. You’re welcome, ladies. As listed in TimeOut's Best Things to Do in New York.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: Stair-lift with folding seat to from foyer (requires transfer from wheelchair to stair-lift chair at ground level, then transfer back to wheelchair at first floor). Staff can carry an unoccupied small or folding manual wheelchair up the stairs while the wheelchair user uses the seated stair lift. Electric wheelchairs, heavy wheelchairs and bulky wheelchairs cannot be carried upstairs. If not taking the stair lift, the space is accessed by two half flights of stairs (handrail on one side).
- Stairs: 11- 20
Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible
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Bobbie Maclean 23 days ago
Very clever! Hilarious and uplifting - I really recommend.
Jenna 24 days ago
Splornt is the joke of the Fringe!! This was a silly and fun show and I caught the giggle halfway through.
Danielle 24 days ago
Wonderfully acted and so, so funny!
Steve Lincoln 27 days ago
I'm working on a show in the same venue that Man Up is being performed at, and really fancied a good laugh! I wasn't disappointed. Maggie Metnick is superb! Funny, slick and an excellent character comedian. Chip Johnson is just brilliant! The multimedia sections are well put together and the humour is clever and although billed as "A Show For Women", it has a lovely inclusive feel. This is a must-see show! Catch it whilst you can.
Kat 28 days ago
Stumbled upon the devilishly hilarious and hatefully lovable Chip Johnson (played by the fabulous Maggie Metnick) in Man Up one evening and laughed so hard I had to go back the next day. It was *that* good. I’m prepared to shout it from the mountaintops, but I’m not sure Chip would enjoy the hike up to Arthur’s Seat...
The fresh format of the show works fantastically for a one-woman, scratch that sorry, one-Chip show that will make you revel in hatred for straight h-white men while laughing so much you cry. Truly a delight. Even if you don’t already love to hate straight h-white men, you’ll have a blast.
Will M 28 days ago
So funny and smartly written! Maggie is such an amazing character comic and Chip is the man! I learned so much!
Michal Vojtech 29 days ago
A hilarious play, I loved Chip and his deep insights into the political sphere and learnt much about the United States of Amerika! *Eagle sounds*
Fringenergy 30 days ago
It's alright!
Funny moments, dramatic, some US politics stuff/names lost on this Brit, kind to the audience in this wee venue, dialogue kept moving. As for a previous post about numbers, there were at least 20 audience members for my showing.
Kelly McPherson 30 days ago
It was okay. A bit on the nose for my taste but I got some laughs. I personally think the late night political format is getting a bit overdone but there’s something there if the act gets tighter. Maybe it’s an American thing but I feel like there can be a bit more subtlety there. I’m all for a show geared towards women but as a woman sometimes it felt forced. But it’s also not an easy medium so I wish them all the best. I think I would just like to believe Chip a little more rather than being told what Chip is if that makes sense.
T Wade 31 days ago
In a time dominated by American politics I was beginning to feel I’d hit my saturation point for political satire and pundit spoofs. Luckily, I had one more in me because Man Up was an absolute joy. A delicious character piece up there with Colbert. Someone give this man a hug.
Levi Penley 31 days ago
I saw the show in NYC (humble brag) and I thought it couldn’t get better. I came to Fringe and got proved the EFF WRONG. A MUST SEE. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Olivia Amicangioli 32 days ago
This show is so relevant, and so funny-- Especially if you're American, and/or a woman, and/or are fed up with the US's conservative news clownery... Maggie Metnick is hilarious as Chip Johnson, and really gets at the absurdity of the way men talk about women's rights. I mean, I WISH it wasn't such good satire!!! "Man Up: A Show for Women!" is a really silly + goofy good time about real life issues, so if you want to laugh, go watch it!!!!! 10/10 recommend.
Michael Bryceson 33 days ago
This US comedy show really delivers! I was laughing my head off the whole time - it was honestly a laugh a minute at least. Original, funny, intelligent and filled with well prepared videos and PowerPoint slides this was an absolute delight to watch. Maggie is a truly great performer and this show proved it. The sponsored ads were such a good bit to add in as well.
If you liked this review, you'd like.... SPLORNT! Want to laugh until you can't laugh anymore? Try Man Up and SPLORNT!
Hans R 33 days ago
If you enjoy "The Colbert Report" you'll probably laugh at "Man Up" too - it's Colbert for the Me Too era. I laughed, I groaned, I got complimented on my handsome face.
Samantha J 33 days ago
This brilliant, joke heavy satire is extremely relevant in today’s political and social environment. The writing is super smart and the acting is hilarious. Great for folks of all genders and identities. A must see if you’re at the Fringe!!
Freda Galasso 34 days ago
This show was worse than awful. Only 2 of us in the audience and it was not funny at all, maybe Americans would find it funny but I doubt it. Only made worse by the false laughing from the two ticket touts who dragged us in, they only came into make up the numbers. Anyway I think it may have been cancelled after this possibly first showing (we went on 1st day of the fringe) because all the advertisement posters seemed to have disappeared by the next day. Good riddance, what a waste of money.
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