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Axios
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Axios
Riki Lindhome's new show combines fertility, loss and laughs at D.C.'s Woolly Mammoth
There's an excellent one-woman show currently playing at Woolly Mammoth that's part heartfelt confessional and part bawdy musical comedy. Why it matters: "Dead Inside," which follows the actor Riki Lindhome's fertility journey, is doing its first fully staged run in D.C. after premiering at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival last year. It's produced by comedy power couple Bill Hader and Ali Wong. State of play: Lindhome, 46, who you might recognize from "Wednesday" or "The Big Bang Theory," went through an agonizing, decade-long journey to have her son, Keaton, in 2022 by surrogate. (She's raising him with her husband, former "SNL" star Fred Armisen.) Along the way, she lost a pregnancy, underwent several series of IVF, broke up with the man she thought she would co-parent with, unsuccessfully tried to adopt, discovered she had silent endometriosis, and was diagnosed with infertility. Woolly Mammoth comped me tickets to the show, and I found myself alternating between crying and laughing while watching it. Lindhome rawly expresses the pain she felt during this journey. There was one moment where she was tearing up on stage while the audience (myself included) teared up alongside her. But it's also hilarious — Lindhome wryly pokes fun at the difficulty of being a woman and having children (see: a musical number in which she performs scrolling through her phone to pick a male friend who she'd ask to donate sperm), and intersperses the show with laugh-out-loud displays on a projection screen. The bottom line: During the performance, Lindhome told the audience that she wanted to make her show because she often felt so alone while trying to have a child — and she didn't want other women to feel that way. Through her vulnerable, darkly funny and moving performance, Lindhome reminds us that, via art and laughter, the human experience can feel a lot less lonely. If you go: The show will run at Woolly Mammoth through Aug. 3. Ticket prices vary.
Metro
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
BBC drama that 'perfectly encapsulated grief' celebrated by fans 9 years later
It's been almost a decade since Phoebe Waller-Bridge's groundbreaking BBC drama Fleabag offered one of the most poignant explorations of grief on TV. The Emmy-winning show started as a one-woman show at Edinburgh Fringe Festival before making the leap to the small screen in 2016, with the first episode airing on July 21. The fourth-wall-breaking show stars Phoebe as the titular Fleabag who is navigating the complicated and sudden loss of her best friend Boo (Jenny Rainsford). As she navigates this trauma, we meet the people who make up her small, and chaotic, world, including her uptight sister Claire (Sian Clifford), her snooty stepmum Matrigna (Olivia Colman) and, later on in the show, the man she falls in love with but can never have – Andrew Scott's (Hot) Priest. The two-season comedy has built a loyal fanbase over the years and, with its regular inclusion in people's favourite shows of all time, it is also constantly being discovered by new viewers. Praised for its wit and surprising depth, fans are reminiscing on just what made the show so good – from its fundamental understanding of bereavement to its ability to flesh out flawed characters. During one scene, when Fleabag is describing the heaviness of Boo's loss, she explains: 'I don't know what to do with it. With all the love I have for her.I don't know where to put it now.' Sharing this moment on X, user @moralgrey simply wrote: 'When fleabag perfectly encapsulated grief.' Another user, @weirdnelipit, added: 'genuinely, my favourite one was this whole boo and fleabag conversation after her mom died, 'Like it sparked a new layer of understanding of grief & all of our unconditional love for someone & the closest people we have will always be on our side.. a love that will always remain.' 'Thank you Fleabag for one of the most beautiful depictions of grief,' chaoticguitar echoed. 'Fleabag summed up a lot of the grief we feel after a loved ones death in this scene,' Layal Shakeir agreed. Over on Reddit, fans were in agreement about the show's impact. User sgt-snuggles wrote: 'I didn't truly see it on first watch but Fleabag really has such a unique and real portrayal of grief. When I rewatched it after losing someone close I felt like I was seeing it through different lenses. 'The desperation to be close to people while pushing away real closeness, the fear of confronting how everything truly feels, it's so real and beautifully shown in such a deep yet silly manner.' 'The spiraling, confusing, messy grief is so well displayed in Fleabag with Boo. It's cold and snowy out, so I'm going to make beef stew and watch Fleabag and cry and drink wine,' soup-creature echoed. This was not the only moment fans were profoundly moved by. For many, the highlight of the show is the portrayal of sisterhood in all its messiness, and more importantly, all its unconditional love. 'I'm so grateful for the depiction of Claire and Fleabag's relationship — the ugliness and heartbreak and enormity of love and care. how different they're & how they choose to stick with each other,' @apparitionow said. In one scene, Claire tells Fleabag that she's the only person she would run through an airport for in a bid to do a grand gesture (typically reserved for romance). 'Portrayal of the sibling relationship in Fleabag still remains one of my favourite aspects of the show. As someone who has always struggled to verbalise her love for her sibling, this bit was like a eureka moment for me,' d_majumdar92. Other highlights include the heartwrenching exchange in which Fleabag confesses her love for Priest, only to be told 'it'll pass'. Or when Priest is the only one to 'ask her a question in 45 minutes'. Or when he's the only one who can break the fourth wall with her. For @alison_epp, these moments were an 'absolute surprising and beautiful way to show someone truly being seen'. More Trending Another fan shared their love for the scene when Fleabag is talking with an older woman who has been through menopause, Belinda, who delivers a layered monologue about 'women being born with pain built in' and the freedom you find in your later years. If you haven't watched Fleabag, then let this new milestone be your sign to watch it. You won't regret it. View More » Fleabag is available to stream on BBC iPlayer now. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: BBC's Celebrity Traitors is 'blowing a whopping £760,000 on cast salaries' MORE: Rob Brydon admits major blunder he made that almost ruined BBC series MORE: The most 'absurd' show on the BBC just dropped 6 new episodes
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Full list of road closures in major Scots city centre as vehicle bans in place for months
Read on for all the details about the upcoming road closures PLAN AHEAD Full list of road closures in major Scots city centre as vehicle bans in place for months Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DRIVERS have been warned that several roads in a Scottish city centre will be closed for months as festival season gets underway. Motorists in Edinburgh will be faced with major disruption that is set to last until September as thousands of visitors prepare to descend on the city in the coming days. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 A number of streets around Edinburgh will be closed for several weeks Credit: Getty 3 Edinburgh City Council has released a map of the closures Credit: Revellers are set to enjoy a flurry of events in the heart of the city over the summer months. This includes the annual Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the highly anticipated Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. However, it means that several roads will be closed throughout the city over a number of weeks as a result. The local council has now begun rolling out the restrictions and warned drivers that some could be implemented as early as next week. While dates and times of vehicle restrictions will vary across the streets, some closures will kick in from Thursday, July 24. And some bans will be in place until Sunday, September 7. As we prepare to welcome the world to Edinburgh for our summer festivals, we're making sure that these higher visitor numbers are managed safely and properly Councillor Stephen Jenkinson But the local council stressed these are "temporary changes" which are specifically "designed to make our streets easier and safer to walk around". Transport and Environment Convener, Councillor Stephen Jenkinson told Edinburgh Live: 'As we prepare to welcome the world to Edinburgh for our summer festivals, we're making sure that these higher visitor numbers are managed safely and properly. "We've made temporary changes to our city centre streets successfully during this period for many years and I'm sure that this summer will be no different. 'I'd like to thank our residents and businesses for their understanding and patience as we get ready to showcase and enjoy our city's unparalleled cultural offering once again.' Major Road Closure: 200-Mile Detour and Traffic Updates (1) Here are all the details that motorists need to know about specific road closures across Edinburgh this summer: High Street, St Giles Street, Parliament Square and Cockburn Street These three streets will be closed between August 1 and August 24 while the Edinburgh Fringe and Tattoo get underway. Vehicles will not be allowed access between 10.30am and 9pm during this time, and all loading and unloading will be permitted from 9pm until 10.30am. The only exception to this is St Giles Street, which will be closed from 10.30am until midnight, or until 9pm on Sunday. Anyone looking for a place for loading during these dates will need to head to the east-west section of St Giles Street, which can be accessed from Bank Street. George Street Another street that will be closed during the Fringe is George Street. A section of the road between Hanover Street and Frederick Street will be shut to all vehicles from July 24 until August 26. Only pedestrians and cyclists will be able to access this street. All servicing, loading and unloading will have to be done at the Hanover Street side of the closure. This area will be designated for this every day between 6am and 8am. Johnston Terrace This street will be significantly impacted over the next few months, with the road set to be closed from July 30 until September 7. While the Tattoo event is on from July 30 until August 23, the road will be shut to all vehicles at various times. These are: 5pm to midnight on July 30 and 31 5.30pm to midnight on weekdays between August 1 and 21 4pm to midnight on Saturdays, which falls on August 2, 9, 16 and 23 4pm to midnight on August 22 Vehicles will also not be allowed to service, load and unload during certain hours from August 23 until September 7. This restriction will be in place from 6.30am until 10.30am, with no access into or from Lawnmarket. Edinburgh Fringe ticket blamed on Oasis EDINBURGH Fringe bosses have blamed Oasis's sell-out Murrayfield megagigs for a massive slump in ticket sales. The Mancunian rockers are set to play three nights at Scotland's home of rugby on August 8, 9 and 12 as part of their highly anticipated reunion tour. Between the three Oasis gigs and another AC/DC show on August 21, 290,000 revellers are expected to descend upon the capital - clashing directly with the Fringe, which runs throughout most of August. Festival promoters and venue operators fear that punters could be put off from attending the Fringe due to the unprecedented demand from music fans. Bookings for the international comedy festival, which runs throughout August, are reportedly down by 35 per cent for some shows. The Fringe, which heavily relies on last-minute ticket sales, is now facing a significant challenge. Organisers are expected to launch desperate last-minute efforts to boost attendance, including targeting local audiences and encouraging concert-goers to extend their stay and attend Fringe shows. Blair Street, Cowgate and East Adam Street All of these areas will be closed at various times from July 28 until August 26. Drivers will not be able to access Blair Street from South Bridge for 30 metres westwards. The one-way system that is usually in place will be revoked during these dates. And there will be an area set up at the northern end of the north-south section to allow for loading and turning. Cowgate will be closed on the same dates between the junctions with Candlemaker Row and Blackfriars Street. It will be shut to all vehicles between 3pm and 5am every day, with only cyclists allowed in the area. During this time, locals can get access in and out through Guthrie Street. While East Adam Street will be closed at the junction with The Pleasance. Lawnmarket This area will be closed to drivers between Castlehill and George IV Bridge from July 31 and September 7. Only pedestrians and cyclists will be allowed to pass through, with no vehicle access permitted. Servicing, loading and unloading will take place from the eastern end of Johnston Terrace. This can be accessed through Johnston Terrace and will be available every day between 6.30am and 10.30am. Edinburgh City Council has also warned that there will be other short-term restrictions in place throughout the city for other events. When details for these have been released, they will be posted on the city council website.
Irish Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Post
Ten Mins With...Suzy Crothers
SUZY CROTHERS is a theatre-maker, performer and writer from Belfast. She makes massive hearted multidisciplinary shows that illuminate unheard stories. Her solo show 'Troubled' will be showing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival at Summerhall from July 31 – August 25 and then touring the UK. In 2026, she'll be touring a new show Have a Nice Death which is 'part disco, part wake, part sandwich fest'. She's super happy to have just worked on the just released audiobook of Thirst Trap by Grainne O'Hare, a new writer from Belfast. This week she took time out to talk to The Irish Post... Suzy Crothers What are you up to? Taking my solo theatre show 'Troubled' to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Which piece of music always sends a shiver down your spine? Joga by Bjork. Which writer has most influenced you? Edna O'Brien. What's on your smartphone playlist at the minute? Doechii, the American rapper and singer. Who is your favourite author? George Orwell. What's your favourite film? Casino. What are your Irish roots? Béal Feirste. What is your favourite place in Ireland? Ballycastle, Co. Antrim Which book has really moved you? One Day by David Nicholls. Cried my lamps out. Have you a favourite actor? Andrew Scott is incredible and Sharon Horgan is a Queen. Which living person do you most admire? I'm fortunate to be surrounded by great people so I don't really have one answer, maybe my friend Amy, who is so wise and a mentor to me. In celeb terms, I like Dolly Parton and the work she has done on literacy with all the kids books she gives out. Plus I love Oprah. Which person from the past do you most admire? Audre Lorde, the US writer, philosopher and civil rights activist What would be your motto? I can, I have, I am. Have you a favourite quote from a play or poem that you just like? 'The only ones for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars.' - Jack Kerouac What books are on your bedside table at the minute? All Fours - Miranda July Thirst Trap - Grainne O'Hare Down and Out in Paris and London - George Orwell In terms of inanimate objects, what is your most precious possession? My threadbare childhood teddy - Ted What's the greatest lesson life has taught you? You can. You have. You are. What do you believe in? The kindness of strangers. What do you consider the greatest work of art? The Giants Causeway - nature did a great job there. Who/what is the greatest love of your life? My work. My partner Finbar. Catch Suzy Crothers on July 31st - August 25th - Summerhall, Edinburgh, Sept 10th - Belgrade Coventry and Nov 4th - Sheffield Theatres. Visit
Scotsman
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Barry Morgan, Australia's most celebrated organ salesman, brings flourish and flair(s) to the Fringe
Straight from the golden era of the late 70s into the 1980s and the showroom floor, the Ozzie organ maestro himself, Barry Morgan hits the Fringe this year with his one man keyboard extravaganza, Barry Morgan's Home Organ Experience, the ultimate in jaunty music and comedy. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Now set to perform at Frankenstein's Pub Bier Keller in the Scottish capital throughout August, Barry Morgan has toured across the world lighting up stages and people's lives! His dazzling performances are a blend of music, comedy and sheer joy, guaranteed to leave audiences feeling mesmerised by his extraordinary organ. It's the ultimate Edinburgh party – don't miss this massive cult! Barry doesn't just play the organ – he makes it sing. From velvet tones to luscious lounge melodies, from the allure of exotic tangos to grooves that feel "as modern as tomorrow", Barry's mastery over the organ's diverse sounds is nothing short of mesmerizing. But it's not just about the music; Barry's performances are a delightful blend of humour and charm, creating an immersive experience that's impossible to forget. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Barry says: "Sound the bagpipes and polish the organ! Barry Morgan, Australia's most celebrated organ salesman is thrilled to bits to tickle the bakelite ivories at the glorious Edinburgh Fringe Festival!" Barry Morgan "In my sanforised safari suit I'll be pumping up Aurora, the ultimate home organ and turning up the charm." "I am as modern as tomorrow so remember shoppers when I say Morgan, you say ORGAN!" "Edinburgh, brace yourself… with a boss nova back beat, Scotland the Brave has never sounded so bold!' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Hailing from the outskirts of Adelaide, Barry Morgan is not just any organ salesman – he's the epitome of organ enthusiasm and expertise. Beyond the deals and the dazzle of his store in the heart of Adelaide's Sunnyside Mall, Barry is a performer at heart. When he's not introducing customers to the finest organs in town, he's on stage, captivating audiences with his unparalleled organ demonstrations. With a passion that's infectious, Barry is on a mission to usher in a renaissance for organ aficionados. His groundbreaking 'one finger method' is not just a technique; it's a revolution. It's transforming the daily routines of countless housewives and rejuvenating the spirits of many seasoned gentlemen. One encounter with Barry and you'll be eager to embrace the 'joy of the organ' and, perhaps, even get out your personal cheque book and take one home! Barry Morgan is the creation of Australian musician and comedian Stephen Teakle. Barry Morgan's World of Organs has appeared at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and has been a guest on ABC1's Spicks and Specks, ABC2's The Marngrook Footy Show and on FIVEaa radio. With the release of his album, "The Touch of You", Barry has cemented his status not just as one of Australia's most captivating entertainers but also as one of its most gifted musicians.
