Sonnets from Suburbia
Theatre (comedy, new writing)
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Venue 53theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall - Haldane Theatre
- 12:50
- Aug 24
- 50 minutes
- Country: United States
- Group: Penny Peyser
- Warnings and additional info: None
- 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
After a sold-out run at the Hollywood Fringe Festival (Winner of the Encore! Award) Lady Penelope, the Los Angeles laureate of iambic pentameter and rhyme brings her songs, sonnets and personal issues to Edinburgh! In Sonnets From Suburbia, Lady Penelope AKA actress Penny Peyser (The In-Laws; All the President's Men; Rich Man, Poor Man; Knots Landing) reflects on modern life through her wry, beautifully crafted sonnets, while stubbornly clinging to the world's longest COVID quarantine. An infectious hour of theatre: in the best sense of infectious!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: Via a door from street level and a lift.
- Stairs: Information not supplied
Wheelchair access type: Temporary Ramp, Lift (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]
- Textphone: +44 (0)7860 018 299
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- 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
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- Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance
Lexi Wolfe 15 days ago
I'm only sad I'm grabbing a moment now to give a review on reflection (stupid fibro)
Anyway, this was a delightfully bonkers and charmingly disarming show, wherein I didn't see the wonderful throughline of a female character working through her own inadequacies as a mother and a human being coming, until it was already upon us. A character that is both familiar and surprising, with an entertaining, trans-Atlantic take on Sonnets, and who reminds us that art, literature, and poetry, are the beautiful adornments in life that can help one get through.
Sylvie (Bard-in-training) 18 days ago
A gem of a show-don't hesitate to go.
A clever endevour-regret it you'll never.
Lady Penelope is the queen of the rhyme-
makes my amateur efforts seem like a crime!
Give yourselves a treat just after the hour of noon
There's merely a week left-so go see it soon!
Cecelia 18 days ago
One of the most clever and funny shows I saw this year!
Penny Peyser is a genius bringing you into her world and this lovely story through eloquently written sonnets. She is a BRILLIANT performer, captivating and warm on stage and effortlessly showering you with songs, jokes and rhymes. I wish I could have seen this show three more times while I was at the Fringe. Definitely leaves you with a smile on your face. Highly recommend!
Doug McIntyre 21 days ago
One of the real gems of the Fringe, "Sonnets from Suburbia" is a quirky, totally original take on love, language and life with songs, real laughs and plot twists that might even give you a lump in the throat. A great mid-day Fringe show. Highly recommended!
Mary Murray 21 days ago
This show is full of delightful surprises. And thoroughly entertaining! Hie thee to to the Haldane to take the hilarious and heart-tugging ride with the Dame Edna of sonneteers, Lady Penelope. Two big thumbs up!
Stacie Burrows 22 days ago
Lady Penelope is a delight. Penny Peyser’s clever use of iambic pentameter and commitment to the form is impressive. Loved the costume and the very big wig! Huzzah!
Robin Leetham 22 days ago
A joy from start to finish Sonnets from Suburbia is beautifully performed, wonderfully written, funny and moving - recommended Fringe viewing! Go See!!!
JOYCE 23 days ago
My Stage Manager and I went to see this show and we loved it! great writing and phrasing!
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