Ramalama Ding Dong

Theatre (comedy, experimental)

  • Summerhall - Cairns Lecture Theatre
  • 21:55
  • Aug 13
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 14+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: Roshi Nasehi
  • Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing
  • Accessibility:
    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 do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

An innovative solo multimedia theatre piece from Welsh-Iranian performer Roshi Nasehi inspired by her real-life experiences of funny, surreal and intimidating racism. Earning comparisons to Stewart Lee, Hannah Gadsby and Meredith Monk this show combines experimental approaches to stand-up, storytelling, singing and live sound art.

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General venue access

  • Relaxed Performance
  • 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.
  • Wheelchair access type: Wheelchair accessible (please contact the venue for more information)

  • Stairs: 20+
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

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


Relaxed performances

  • Dates: 7 August, 8 August
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team for more information or to discuss any accessibility requirements.
  • Additional information: Information not supplied

Be aware that this show features:

  • Audience required to sing/speak along with/for performer
  • Performer goes into audience area
  • Loud/repetitive/high pitched/unexpected or overlapping sound
  • Heavily dialogue-driven scenes

Show does not feature:

  • Total Audience Black Out
  • Flashing Lights/Strobed Lighting
  • Distinctive smells
  • Special effects (e.g. smoke/bubbles/pyrotechnics)
  • Latex balloons
  • Characters expressing anger
  • Audience required to walk around
  • Audience required to undertake directed movement
  • Audience invited on stage
  • An intermission
  • Audience chill out area
  • Permission to move around and make noise
  • Permission to engage with performer
  • Show guide or synopsis or character list

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

Brian Doe 122 days ago

I found the performance and story really compelling and was engaged the whole show- funny, really talented artist, loved the music. Highly recommend!


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Lost in Theatreland (3/5 stars) 112 days ago

It’s a fun, provocative, and generous piece of performance that tackles racism head-on in a clever, heartfelt and engaging way.

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The Scotsman (3/5 stars) 117 days ago

Nasehi’s meta-comic project is impactful nevertheless, entertaining to the last.

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