Playing Latinx
Theatre (comedy, political)
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Venue 26Summerhall - Cairns Lecture Theatre
- 18:55
- Aug 27
- 1 hour
- Country: United Kingdom - England
- Group: MarianaMalena Theatre and Guido Garcia Lueches
- Warnings and additional info: Audience participation
- 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
Do you have what it takes to be a successful Latinx? Half stand-up, half Latinx grab bag of stereotypes, this fun, politically incorrect seminar will coach the audience on how to be a good immigrant. This one-human show merges spoken word poetry, comedy and music to explore both what the Latinx label means in the UK and, on a more personal level, the lengths we all go to to fit in. 'A show to admire, a performer to look out for' (OughtToBeClowns.com). 'A scathing critique of British exceptionalism' (ThePlaysTheThingUK.com). OffComm winner, 2022.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: Stepped entrance: Once into the courtyard, get to the front of the Royal Dick Pub, take the alleyway to your left, around the back of the large tent. Through the doors; the venue is then up the stairs. Lift entrance: in the reception of the main building, a duty manager will take you up the main half lift, through the galleries, into a level lift, through the dissection room and to the Cairns. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to use this accessible route.
- Stairs: 20+
Wheelchair access type: Wheelchair accessible (please contact the venue for more information)
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
Foteini Penna 31 days ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Brilliant show!
Just one day left now. Do not miss it!
Marisol Rojas 35 days ago
What a show! This show has the perfect balance between serious and funny which soon becomes very powerful when the line between them both blurs, making a statement about the way non Latin Americans view us which can dangerously lead to how we view ourselves. Everything in this show is a spoof of Latin American culture and when shown to British audiences - it works very effectively to hit them in the face with the stereotypes. Even down to the music - I was very appreciative of the cringiest most overplayed ‘Spanish’ songs chosen.
I commend Guido Garcia Lueches for making British audiences loud and loving it too.
This is a must watch at fringe.
Serena Redshaw 38 days ago
Brilliant mix of comedy and serious. This is one of my favourite things I’ve seen at the fringe this year. The themes really hit home and make you think. Fabulous 1 man show!!!
Mark McGill 38 days ago
A lot of laughs between the serious points posed. A great show but totally not what i imagined it to be....
Koraima Sotomayor-Enriquez 39 days ago
A brilliant performance! This is a show you will not see anywhere else during this Fringe, it creates a welcoming atmosphere to question prejudices about being (or trying to be) a Latinx. This is a reflective show that will make you laugh, get loose, connect with your emotional side and contemplate with a fresh lens the effects of systematic oppression.
Harry Richmond 41 days ago
Really great show! Amazing humour mixed with messages that provoke real thought. Some light hearted audience participation that inspires a unique one off experience. Very talented performer and would recommend the show to others.
Nick (Nicholas) 45 days ago
This is a spectacular piece of writing which proves the point that comedy can be the best way of conveying a message. It's a wonderfully entertaining hour of high octane performance and gentle audience participation, which leaves you thinking far more about the content than many more serious shows. Sit in the front row (especially if you have a single syllable name) and join in. It's one of the best ways to spend an hour at Summerhall this year.
Lev Siegel 51 days ago
MUST SEE! Funny, so cleverly funny (albeit dark, but damn well done), gets DEEP and REAL, pointing out the major flaws in our society's depictions and stereotypes around latinx folk. Educational, entertaining, and do the audience participation its a blast. Also the actor makes you feel very comfortable, they seem like genuinely great person. Going to see later with more friends later in the run!
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