Ni Mi Madre
Theatre (dark comedy, lgbtq+)
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Venue 23Pleasance Dome - Jack Dome
- 16:05
- Aug 26
- 1 hour
- Country: United States
- Group: Arturo Luíz Soria
- Warnings and additional info: This show contains audience participation and strong language.
- 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 over-the-top Brazilian with too much botox scrambles to raise her queer son in a backwards American culture where children get time outs instead of chancletas. Ni Mi Madre bares the secrets that threaten to tear one immigrant family apart. 'An aching heart wrapped in laughter and a long white dress' (New York Times). 'It’s a lampoon, a tribute, and reckoning all in one' (New Yorker). 'Shines like lacquer... an impersonation that’s kinetically exquisite' (Vulture). 'An explosively energetic performer, Soria manages to capture the unique mania of the American immigrant experience' (TheaterMania.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: Main queue at entrance to venue. Access to space via locked lift, please notify the venue ahead of your visit if you require use of the lift and ask at the box office upon arrival for access. Performance space is on First Floor up 20 steps on a permanent spiral metal staircase.
- Stairs: 20+
Wheelchair access type: 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
- Phone: +44 (0)131 226 0002
- Email: [email protected]
- Textphone: +44 (0)7860 018 299
- Find out more about access at the Fringe.
Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:
- 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
- Requires extra assistance when at a venue
- Has specific seating requirements
- Is a wheelchair user
- Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance
Jen 13 days ago
This is how you do a one-person show. Genuinely essential viewing for anyone wanting to construct and perform solo on stage: this was utterly captivating throughout. What I loved most about this production was that it didn't spell anything out; it's a smart play which trusts its audience to come with it - and, we did.
Strong use of lighting and set, utterly impeccable characterisations and a poignant script. I loved the questions that it raised - 'how many immigrants can't go home to bury their mothers?' in particular has stuck with me. Thank you for bringing this show to the fringe.
Jan Parker 13 days ago
I was told on the train to the Fringe by an actor that this was off the top of the scale....and it so was.Huge thanks to all involved - wonderful queering of identity rather than [just?] sexuality.
Josephina Ortiz Lewis 13 days ago
This spoke to my in so many ways. And so many languages! Grabbed me by the tetas, went straight for my heart and left me whole again. A story SO important of women, OUR latinx women, CARE-fully told, interwoven effortlessly with joy, humour, movement, and LOVE pouring out with every word. Arturo is a sensation. Born with a firey soul, and a powerful grip on the human psyche.
Thank you for bringing your vibrancy and the phenomenon of your life to Edinburgh.
Ni Mi Madre, nos vemos in London soon - I’m sure!
Bella Finch 15 days ago
Wow. Absolutely breathtaking. The energy, the power in the show is extraordinary. Was hooked from the moment I sat down.
Phanesia Pharel 22 days ago
DO NOT MISS. A gorgeous piece of theatre that takes us on a journey!
Judy Corbett 25 days ago
Excellent show! Arturo inhabits his mother and grandmother - funny, sad, exotic and moving. Highly recommended!
Neil Finlayson 25 days ago
Such a beautiful play - Funny, charming and endearing highlighting the complex relationships in family life set to a rather wonderful soundtrack - See it while you can!
Kate Lyonette 28 days ago
Truly brilliant; the acting is brilliant. It is very moving and empathetic but it’s also very funny. Bete is iconic
Thomas Wenn 30 days ago
I originally booked this show to fill time before another production, but this ended up being the best thing I've seen at Fringe, and probably even the best thing I've seen, period.
Arturo Luís Soria is absolutely superb. The writing, energy, timing, intensity, and delivery, is unmatched in anything else I've seen on stage.
I have no idea how Arturo keeps up the pace during this hour-long production - barely taking a breath -while delivering such an enigmatic performance, without missing a beat or losing focus for even a fraction of a second.
This is an absolutely unmissable performance, and I'm incredibly grateful for having witnessed it.
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The Scotsman 17 days ago
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Butterwort 27 days ago
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