The Mort Hoose
Theatre (new writing, dark comedy)
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Venue 29Paradise in The Vault - The Vault
- 12:30
- Aug 25
- 50 minutes
- Country: United Kingdom - England
- Group: FCSA Theatre Company
- Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, 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 2 years
Description
An unpleasant reunion follows another unpleasant reunion as five school friends catch-up on old times. But as they get reacquainted, it’s not just the night that keeps getting darker… As past truths and hidden secrets are revealed, the group are dragged together to a place none of them want to be. New dark comedy from the Fife-based FCSA Theatre Society.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: The audience enter the venue from Merchant Street, with the box office located on street level. 3 steps or a lift provide access to the upper foyer, with snack bar and toilets on this level. The space is located immediately off the upper foyer, with one row of seats on the same level. A shallow rake provides additional seating.
- Stairs: 2 - 5
Wheelchair access type: Platform 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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- Find out more about access at the Fringe.
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- Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
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- Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance
Kenny Fairfield 14 days ago
With almost a full house sitting, this penultimate performance hit the spot.
With cast performances keeping pace with sharp writing The Mort Hoose achieved - I feel - what it set out to. Perhaps some references hit harder for a Fifer in the audience, there were plenty of moments of comedy that some may not have dared to laugh out loud at, and you can’t beat that!!
Ended up feeling like an accomplice to the comedic awkwardness. And let’s remember the players are all at the start of their journey, egged on by the excellent Walkers! Good effort, I really enjoyed that
Emma Huskie 16 days ago
With a group of confident young actors with great chemistry "The Mort Hoose" realistically portrays the the uneasy social dynamics of friends reuniting in adulthood, at the turn of society from offline to online.
A talented cast with a strong script really creates an impact from the outset with dark jokes that turn on their head into sharp commentaries on the selfishness and self-preservation that define the characters.
The cast display hilarious comedic timing and manage to portray underlying themes of morality and mortality excellently. All whilst dealing with difficult subject matter and storylines of homophobia, classism, and Scottish small town life.
The dialogue, artfully written, is brought to life by the outstanding ensemble from the FSCA, making "The Mort Hoose" a dark comedy that is not to be missed.
Jack Nisbet 16 days ago
The FCSA Fringe Society come in swinging with this show. The small, yet powerful, cast, consisting of six actors, provide unique, humorous insight. All of which is set within a dingy, defunct Morthouse.
Consisting of Fife College 1st year students, this performance plays to deep strengths. Bringing a unique ability to keep a humorous, yet dark, tone throughout the play.
The dynamic between different characters, the writer versus the jokester, the footballer turned fancy-dress priest, all revolving around five people trying to figure out just what to do with the dead body hidden under the table. This young cast provide a comedic and energetic look to a morbid situation.
Excellently written and directed, and excellently performed. It's refreshing to see such strong and young Fife talent strut their stuff and make this space work for them. I can't wait to see what they do next.
Isla 17 days ago
A great piece of new writing, full of Fife reference's. The Fife College students do a wonderful job at bringing this piece to life and it’s so lovely to see the chemistry between the young company on stage!
Gloria Laurini 19 days ago
I saw the show on opening day today and it was amazing! I didn't know what to expect, laughed out loud a lot, the show it's so well written and well acted. Just to be clear it's not a comedy, maybe it could be classed as dark comedy? It's just a really good show and if you're unsure what to go and see, this is definitely worth it!
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