Oh My Heart, Oh My Home.
Theatre (storytelling)
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Venue 26Summerhall - Former Womens Locker Room
- 13:15
- Aug 27
- 1 hour
- Country: United Kingdom - England
- Group: Casey Jay Andrews
- Warnings and additional info: 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
The meteorite shook the ground as it landed, igniting a chorus of barking dogs. It felt as though the house trembled. Voices, soft and low, linger in corners; each a note in the composition of a home. The scrape of a chair, the distant hum of family dinners, laughter, a symphony of footfall on stairs. The kitchen tiles hold us while we dance, the house sings, outside the world fades. Gathered around a doll's house, Fringe First-winning storyteller Casey Jay Andrews weaves a delicate fable about sanctuary, belonging and loneliness.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: From the main reception you can either take the stairs (10 steps) underneath the main stair case and into the basement or the lift just off from the main reception.
- Stairs: 11- 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
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- Email: [email protected]
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- Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance
Sally Wheatley 42 days ago
Casey Jay Andrews is magnificent and this piece of theatre is magnificent. A tiny studio theatre can sometimes produce the most moving and profound "shows". If I had seen all 3,535 different productions being shown this year at the Fringe, I do not believe any could have bettered this extraordinary storytelling experience. If any seats are left, book now!
Huck Portobello 43 days ago
Phenomenal storytelling, and so poetic. Such is the wizardry and ability of our storyteller Casey Jay Andrews - such disparate elements are woven into a narrative of such silken beauty, of angel's breath consistency. Enthralling. Compelling.
Colin George 49 days ago
Casey Jay Andrews is always one of the first performers that goes on the list of Fringe shows! Oh My Heart, Oh My Home did not disappoint - the threads of Howard and his grand-daughter's visit, meteors and trees inter-linked in Casey's skillful narrative and easy style. Her use of models to illustrate a story goes much remembered, and the dolls house sitting centre stage did not disappoint. The use of live music and the contribution of the musician (apologies for forgetting the name) were an added and welcome bonus.
May you continue to pack them in. See you next year?
Amr El Refaie 49 days ago
Home, family and meteorites, all in one simple story that oozes beauty, tenderness and warmth
If you are seeing only three shows in the fringe this year, this should be one of them, 5 stars
Tim 55 days ago
Loved, loved, loved this. Wonderful story, really well told.
Graeme King 57 days ago
In recent years seeing Casey’s latest show has been one of the highlights of my Fringe and this year’s show doesn’t disappoint. The enormity of space, eternity of love, memories of home and a sense of wonder all brought together in a lyrical (and at times educational) fable with a doll’s house for a set. Sound, lighting, music (performed live by Jack Brett), found film and animation all help set the scene but it’s Casey’s wonderful storytelling ability that draws you in and tugs at the heartstrings. Absolutely wonderful.
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