Summer Camp for Broken People

Theatre (new writing, dark comedy)

Venue 26
Summerhall - Anatomy Lecture Theatre
13:30
Aug 27
1 hour
Suitability: 16+ (Restriction)
Country: United Kingdom - England
Group: The REcreate Agency, Emily Beecher and Grace Dickson Productions
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 2 years

Description

A bold, brave manifesto about losing your mind, and finding yourself. Emily's life has fallen apart. She thinks her therapist is a dick. She takes Xanax with whisky. She's navigating life as she moves between home, where she's a single mum to her 8-year-old daughter, and her time as a day patient at a psychiatric hospital. But she is trying to piece herself back together. She is taking back control. This autobiographical one-woman show is an empowering memoir about how mental illness infects our lives and what it takes to fix a shattered spirit.

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General venue access

Accessible entry: Once in the Courtyard, enter through the double doors on ground level, Anatomy is on your right hand side.

Wheelchair access type: Level Access

Stairs: Information not supplied

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

Relaxed performances

Dates: 10 August, 22 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:

Flashing Lights/Strobed Lighting
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
Loud/repetitive/high pitched/unexpected or overlapping sound
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
Performer goes into audience area
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

Susan Pritchard 39 days ago

We went to this based on a flyer we were given and we’re so glad that we did. It raises really profound issues about mental health and the aftermath of sexual assault but with absorbing insight, humour and ultimate triumph. It’s very well acted and has an important message - do go!

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Andrew Smart 43 days ago

Really "enjoyed" the show. It was captivating from the outset as we were taken on the journey - to know it is based on personal experience only served to heighten the impact.

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Theatre Travels 17 days ago

a complex, authentic and brave call for action

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UK Theatre Web (5/5 stars) 29 days ago

A masterful production, beautifully acted.

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West End Best Friend (5/5 stars) 30 days ago

Coletta's performance is just perfect, the right amount of everything. As an audience, we are totally caught up in her life, her emotions, her pain, her frustrations.

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