Tea Wade: MANDRILL
Comedy (alternative comedy, lgbtq+)
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Venue 88Just the Tonic at The Caves - Just Out of the Box
- 22:40
- Aug 25
- 1 hour
- Country: United States
- Group: Tea Wade
- Warnings and additional info: Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
- Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
- Policy applies to: Children under 18 months
Description
Edging dangerously close to a TED Talk for the sheer educational thrill of it, MANDRILL is an hour of comedy about gender, history, and playing dress-up that happens to rhyme. Blending storytelling, stand-up, multi-media, poetry, and a touch of drag, Tea takes an in-depth look at the entire history of human civilization and condenses it to 55 minutes of entertainment. If you've ever wondered how we got from being apes in loincloths one day to people in Parliament freaking out about boys wearing dresses and lipstick the next, this is the show for you.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
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- Stairs: 20+
Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible
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Nova Duh 16 days ago
This is such a clever show and Tea is a tender and amazing performer. Im glad that this piece Is here at Fringe, representing and delivering all this queer content. With beautiful and funny words. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Bryan Forrest 17 days ago
Tea presented us an expansive yet intimate sprint through a truly touching and empowering look at the history of gender, fashion, and reasons why today’s gender stereotypes are ludicrous. I can’t recommend this show enough! I laughed, I cried, I learned something, and now I want to buy heeled boots!
Kathryn 22 days ago
Eloquent, informative, funny and kind. If you miss this show you are out of your mind.
Laura Jorgensen 23 days ago
This absolute gem of a show will make your face hurt from laughing and take you on a witty and whip-smart roller coaster ride of ancient history, pop culture, and personal experience, all to provide perspective on how we - and our ideas about gender - came to be this way. Tea is an incredible performer, not to be missed!
Karyn Bartosic 23 days ago
A rhyming, hilarious trip through queer history. They will have you from the jump, you’ll laugh, and you’ll learn a lot too!
Cora Frank 24 days ago
One hour of queer history (more so gender presentation) told with wit and in rhyme?! MIND-BLOWING. Hilarious, engaging and informative throughout. Do yourself a favour and catch this brilliant late-night comedy!
Ricki Smith 28 days ago
Hilarious - a great concept, very inventive, and goes in surprising directions! I learned a lot about the history of gender, and I thought the audience participation was used very effectively.
Will M 28 days ago
Fun, informative show about how “feminine” fashion trends used to be more masculine and vice versa! A great queer how to guide on how gender is a fluid concept!
Beverlee Jean 28 days ago
I loved getting to catch this show. I knew vaguely it would be about queer identity and the history of fashion but it was so funny! The jokes come fast and frequent and in rhyme which is a feat that tickles the brain!
Can't recommend this show enough. It's so fun and different from so many things here!
Michelle Wicklas 28 days ago
I am beyond thrilled I got to catch this show! Mandrill was surprising- I knew what I was in for, had watched some clips, knew I was going to laugh. Then suddenly the show starts and it’s in rhyme, there’s improv, I’m tearing up, my face hurts from laughing, and I know about 80% more queer history than I had known before. Tea is a brilliant performer and remains witty and energetic throughout the show. Definitely do not miss!
Paige Amanda 31 days ago
Mandrill is a wholly unique display of queer history, Shakespearean wordplay, whipsmart wit, and warm humanity. It's impressive to watch Tea crack joke after joke while managing to keep rhyme, weaving an affecting emotion throughout that will sit with you long after you've left the venue. Treat yourself to this exceptional performance!
Michaela Kary 33 days ago
Mandrill is brilliant! Tea is fantastic! Funny Smart and Educational! Loved it!
AJ Millard 34 days ago
Run, don't walk to this exceptional, funny, moving show that will enrich your mind! It's a queer experience you won't want to miss, reminding us that gender and drag exploration is not a new thing, but has its roots deep within history. Tea Wade is sure to knock your garters off!
Dan Titmuss 35 days ago
You have to go see this show. This is the second show I’ve seen from Tea Wade, and they are absolutely incredible. Funny, heartfelt, and frankly genius. Mandrill is a rhyming history of gender that will have you laughing and learning. This show is just LOVELY!!!
Erik Gomez 35 days ago
It's funny, it's educational, I loved it and I thought I wasn't capable of love anymore. I found the dog I lost! One of my eyes turned blue! It was great! #EattheRich
Aspen Drake 35 days ago
Do you like to learn? Sure! Do you like to laugh? Of course you do! Well get ready to check these both off your list when you sit down for this one person show journey. You’ll be tickled, I promise!
Lucille Flores 35 days ago
Wasn't sure what to expect but LOVED this show. Once was not enough... Going to see it again..it's that good!!
D Jo 35 days ago
"MANDRILL" is a witty, rhyming comedy that blends storytelling, stand-up, and drag to explore gender and history in 55 entertaining minutes. Insightful and hilarious, it's a must-see. Totally worth your time!
Hollie Grimaldi-Flores 35 days ago
So refreshing to see such a smart, funny show that rhymes in a way that is almost understated. I learned a lot and am still thinking about how brilliantly Tea walked us through the fickle world of who gets to wear wigs and makeup. A must not miss!!!
Drea 36 days ago
Tea’s subtle but unrelenting rhyming is a delightful medium for a very funny and very clever show. It is a must-see! If you like wordplay, thinking about gender performance, or just shows that are entertaining, you will enjoy MANDRILL!
Wrenna Young 36 days ago
Whoa. This show is one of a kind, and it's clear that Tea is one of a kind too! Do yourself a favor and catch it while it's here, you won't see anything like it again I'd expect! And someday you can brag that you saw Tea Wade before they were famous. What an awesome show!
Genie Cartier 36 days ago
This show is beautifully written- it rhymes, but not in an annoying way! Tea is a fantastic performer and I both laughed and learned a lot. Highly recommend!
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