Traumboy
Theatre (lgbt, solo show)
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Venue 26Summerhall - Old Lab
- 20:10
- Aug 24
- 1 hour 15 minutes
- Country: Switzerland
- Group: Daniel Hellman, Swiss Selection Edinburgh
- Warnings and additional info: Audience Participation, Scenes of a Sexual Nature
- 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
Daniel is an artist. He is also a sex worker. Through accounts of clients and their desires, Traumboy explores why he chose this profession and why having sex for money is still considered taboo. Told with humour and honesty, this interactive performance challenges audiences to scrutinise their own sexual ideals and appetites, as Daniel performs different roles for his customers – and the audience. Where do your boundaries lie? Traumboy is performed in response to Anne Welenc's Traumgirl: a performance from the perspective of a female sex worker. Part of Pro Helvetia's Swiss Selection Edinburgh.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: Once in the courtyard, go through the double doors at ground level next to the shop shed, past the Anatomy Lecture Theatre and through the double doors, take a right; down to the end of the corridor.
- Stairs: Information not supplied
Wheelchair access type: Level Access
Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info
Captioned performances
- Dates: 18 August
- Type: Closed (Tablet)
- Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team to book your tickets and request any specific seating locations or if booking a unit is required.
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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- Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance
Sean Davis 127 days ago
Traumboy (***)
A real 29-year old Swiss gay prostitute talks a little about his life, and a lot about his work. The show works well because his approach to sex and work is open, clear, and sincere. Though he trained as an opera singer for a while, his costumed finale felt like a bittersweet delusion to me.
This was the 29th most enjoyable of the 48 shows I have seen so far this year. You may see my other three-sentence reviews, in order from most enjoyable to worst, at my non-commercial website: www.fringefan.com.
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