The Sisters Fig
Comedy (alternative comedy, character comedy)
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Venue 139Assembly Roxy - Snug Bar
- 19:45
- Aug 25
- 1 hour
- Country: United Kingdom - England
- Group: Porridge After Meat
- Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of violence, 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 18 months
Description
Porridge After Meat presents a dark and twisted comedy about the cloistered lives of two co-dependent sisters and their cow. Living on their alcoholic father's farm in the middle of bum-fuck nowhere, join these potty-mouthed, greasy little misfits in hope, rivalry and a weird kinda love on their absurd and (sometimes) tender journey to true sisterhood. Gaulier grads and absurdist character-comedy duo Blaise Wopperer and Lara Ciulli bring you their Edinburgh Fringe debut in an obscene, whimsical and deeply stupid exploration of love, loss and loyalty.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: There are 18 steps down into the venue.
- Stairs: 11- 20
Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible
Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info
Relaxed performances
- Dates: 13 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
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Be aware that this show features:
- Performer goes into audience area
- Loud/repetitive/high pitched/unexpected or overlapping sound
- Characters expressing anger
- Heavily dialogue-driven scenes
- Permission to move around and make noise
- Show guide or synopsis or character list
Show does not feature:
- Total Audience Black Out
- Flashing Lights/Strobed Lighting
- Distinctive smells
- Special effects (e.g. smoke/bubbles/pyrotechnics)
- Latex balloons
- Audience required to walk around
- Audience required to undertake directed movement
- Audience required to sing/speak along with/for performer
- Audience invited on stage
- An intermission
- Audience chill out area
- Permission to engage with performer
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
Ilya Wray 16 days ago
A bountiful menu of physicality, clowning, and chemistry. The Fig sisters will ensnare and captivate you with their masterful blend of absurdity and relatable sibling banter. Imagine Summer Heights High meets coming of age / sisterhood drama with a sprinkle of Mexican daytime TV.
With a handful of evenings left, I implore everyone to clear their post-dinner schedule and down this overproof cocktail of electricity and slick humour, cherry’d by a memorable costume umbrella, and a slice of psychopathic father...
Dru Cripps 19 days ago
Strange, weird, sexy - there was laughs, crys, dramas and a hot dad. For a show that felt pretty crazy there was a lot of poignancy and well crafted story telling. I could feel us following these sisters a long in their off-beat lives. There's clown, there's games there's fun and there's a real whack in the chest when the show answers the the question of "where is this going?" Boom. Amazing.
Angus Watson 21 days ago
10/10
My friends and I stumbled into The Sisters Fig not knowing what to expect and were absolutely BLOWN AWAY by it. So ridiculous and funny, the whole show reminded me of a more brain rotten Ja’mie Private School Girl (in the best way possible). Favourite show of the fringe and such a fun watch! If you’re looking for something fresh this Fringe festival definitely go see The Sisters Fig while you still can
Lina Kulyk 23 days ago
One of the best Fringe shows this year. Exquisite storytelling, fantastic actors, an hour of no regrets and an urge to message your sibling and tell them they suck but also you love them so much. It will make you laugh. It will melt your heart. It’s very Fringe. Highly recommended!
Mattia Sedda 23 days ago
Idiotic, funny, visionary, human. I loved this show and how sensitive and light these two performers are, silly yet we see the human side of these two very weird siblings. This a beautiful play with two soulfully funny performers, and I just can't wait to see the two hours version of it.
Alice Roberts 23 days ago
HANDS DOWN my favourite show I’ve seen at Fringe so far! The performances are phenomenal, the format is flawless and the quirky, wonderful comedy is balanced seamlessly with the tender relationship between the sisters. I’ve been recommending it to everyone I meet, it’s just SO SO good!
Jackson Bailey 24 days ago
Sisters Fig was so lovably strange. This pair of performers have such fantastic chemistry, and I was so happy to watch them combine aspects of film, improv, and musical performance to create this sweet story. If you are looking for an off-beat, intimate spaced show with dirty humor, this is a fantastic show to catch.
Oisín 25 days ago
One of the most hilarious, outrageously weird and unique shows I’ve seen. Came in expecting excellent character comedy, which I got, but didn’t realise I’d be in stitches the ENTIRE TIME, and definitely did not expect to be moved by the story of the Fig sisters by the end. Would recommend to literally anyone.
Yasmin 25 days ago
Honestly one of the most incredible fringe shows I have seen. Put this one at the top of your watch list! The two actors are incredibly talented and I have never laughed so hard. The premise itself was hilarious and the actors brought the characters to life in such a real and humorous way. I cannot recommend this show enough!
Maria W 26 days ago
Loved these two absolute silly-billy's!
John 32 days ago
Saw this show tonight. Wow. What an experience. Unhinged, bizarre, funny and would 100% go and see it again. Its weird, but in such a good way. Go check it out!
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