My Grandmother's Eyepatch
Theatre (comedy, clown)
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Venue 186ZOO Playground - Playground 1
- 12:45
- Aug 25
- 1 hour
- Country: United States
- Group: Julia VanderVeen
- Warnings and additional info: Audience participation, Strobe lighting
- 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
What happens when a lovable idiot holds a memorial service for a long-deceased family member? In this off-the-wall comedy, award-winning NYC-based clown Julia VanderVeen leads the audience through wild stages of grief as she attempts to honour her beloved grandmother. Winner: Best Solo Comedy and Best of the Fest, Orlando Fringe 2023; Best Solo Clown, EstroGenius Awards, Frigid Fringe NYC 2022; Production Award FESTN4 2024. 'A masterclass in cringe comedy... Carol Burnett-esque' (Orlando Weekly). 'A solo tour-de-force' (Hartford Courant). 'Puts the fun in funeral' (Orlando Sentinel).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: Through main door and down a short corridor.
- Stairs: Information not supplied
Wheelchair access type: Level Access
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Brad 19 days ago
A friend suggested I catch this show, and I am so glad we did. Raw, comic, meaningful and so, so funny. Julia put herself out there, and let us in. I didn't expect to laugh so much at a memorial service.
Millie Faraway 35 days ago
Please go and see this show. Comedy perfection. Brilliant skill, timing and truth. My first show at the fringe this year and my goodness what a start! If you like absurd, meta, top of the top clowning this is the show to see!!! Thank you so much Julia you are brill!
Ian Towers 35 days ago
After contemplating a number of shows, but having met Julia on the Royal Mile and taking one of her flyers, I saw that she is also a clown, and I just love those so I chose her show, I have to say with a touch of trepidation… I feel so blessed that I got to see this, it was utterly engaging, at times completely hilarious and fully entertaining at every moment. Make time to see this show you will not be disappointed!
Clive Kempe 35 days ago
Julia really could be quite a good actress...(she has the pedigree but needs an agent - even a Mr Bean would help). That apart, I never knew that memorial services could be such fun! Recommended!
Richie Schiraldi 35 days ago
Julia is a powerful, versatile, and virtuosic performer, and her show is a beautiful, fun mess of a journey. You are never prepared for what happens next. Julia masterfully navigates the awkwardness and intimacy of the space and the material, making you laugh for many reasons. If you’re lucky, you might feed a horse.
Joy 36 days ago
A unique theatrical experience! We met Julia when she was handing out leaflets about her show in character, complete with her horse. As above, there is some audience participation - look at the sheet handed out to attendees. You never knew what was going to happen next!
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