Nova

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Theatre (artist(s) of colour, dark comedy)

  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    Captioning
    Audio Described
    Signed Performance
    Relaxed Performance
    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 are required to have a complimentary ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 1 year

Description

Written and performed by Obehi Janice, Nova follows a Nigerian-American comedian navigating desire, pussy and power. Inspired by the tales and trials of noted provocateur Giacomo Casanova, Nova takes us through her history of romantic encounters with cunning, humor and charm. Obehi Janice is an award-winning writer, actress and comedian whose multi-genre work spans from stage to screen (including Blindspotting on Starz and Dicktown on FX). Nova is directed by Caitlin Sullivan, dramaturged by Nissy Aya and produced by Pemberley Productions and the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh, in association with PW Productions.

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    Captioning
    Audio Described
    Signed Performance
    Relaxed Performance
  • Accessible entry: Audience members can access the space via door to Grindlay Street followed by either lift or stairway access to the first floor where the Lyceum Studio is located.

    • Wheelchair access type: Building Lift

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

Signed performances

  • Dates: 22 August
  • Interpreter: TBC - Not Selected
  • Type: NotSelected
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team to book your tickets and request any specific seating requests in relation to the location of the interpeter.

Audio described performances

  • Dates: 24 August
  • Type: NotSelected
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team to book your tickets and request any specific seating locations or if booking a unit is required.
  • More about this show: Listen to audio flyer

Captioned performances

  • Dates: 23 August
  • Type: NotSelected
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team to book your tickets and request any specific seating locations or if booking a unit is required.

Relaxed performances

  • Dates: 20 August
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team for more information or to discuss any accessibility requirements.
    • Character Introduction Details
  • Additional information: Information not supplied

Be aware that this show features:

  • Characters expressing anger
  • Show guide or synopsis or character list

Show does not feature:

  • Total Audience Black Out
  • Flashing Lights/Strobed Lighting
  • Loud/repetitive/high pitched/unexpected or overlapping sound
  • Distinctive smells
  • Special effects (e.g. smoke/bubbles/pyrotechnics)
  • Latex balloons
  • Heavily dialogue-driven scenes
  • Audience required to walk around
  • Audience required to undertake directed movement
  • Audience required to sing/speak along with/for performer
  • Audience invited on stage
  • Performer goes into audience area
  • An intermission
  • Audience chill out area
  • Permission to move around and make noise
  • Permission to engage with performer

How and when to make an access booking

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

Sophie Sinclair 38 days ago

Was so excited to see Obehi again after having seen her one woman show in Boston almost a decade ago. She did not disappoint. Nova was hilarious yet with some really heart wrenching bits! And so so clever. Obehi has such a presence and you should absolutely buy tickets for her show!

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To Do List (5/5 stars) 47 days ago

A one-woman powerhouse performance of love and self-worth.

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All Edinburgh Theatre (4/5 stars) 47 days ago

A bright, sparkling, provocative and convincing piece of work.

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