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Fringe 2025 – A Vessel Born To Float

Yazmin Monét Watkins lives in LA and she is very proficient on roller skates. She does not get to show off her proficiency just as much in the Box at Assembly on George Square as she does at home where she 'does a lot of street skating', so invite her outside after her show to demonstrate her skills. But inside the Box her humorous work is an exploration of the intersection of race, gender, queerness, justice, community, self-love and the healing properties of water. As a love letter and affirmation for Black women, it is proudly and unapologetically Black. An internationally acclaimed poet, comedian, and performer, she brings an electrifying, heart-centered work to the stage blending poetry, comedy, and skating. With a lifelong love of the ocean, Yazmin weaves powerful water imagery throughout her writing from swimming to tides, waves, and the pull of the current. Her poetry celebrates Black women, honours her experience as a queer woman, and often takes the form of lyrical love letters to Black Lives Matter. Hand-selected by Tina Knowles (Beyoncé's mum) as one of only five Artists-in-Residence to develop this piece, Yazmin has also brought her voice and vision to major platforms such as NBC, Netflix, and Comedy Central. The project is directed by Larryjean Powell. Her one-hour show promises to be a rollercoaster that will make you laugh, cry, learn, and dream. She asks audiences to arrive open-hearted and leave uplifted, empowered, and ready to create change in their communities. Venue: Assembly, George Square: The Box Dates: Until 25 August 2025 Time: 11.30-12.30 A Vessel born to Float – Yazmin Monét Watkins reciting poetry from the book of the same name exploring the intersection of race, gender, queerness, justice, community, self-love and the healing properties of water. Assembly, George Square: The Box Until 25 August 2025 11:30 — Edinburgh Reporter (@EdinReporter) August 20, 2025 Like this: Like Related