VFD PRESENTS…. QUEER COMEDY NIGHTS!
In the run-up to Edinburgh Fringe season we're launching a regular series supporting a line-up of queer comedians. The stage is open for practicing routines and trying out new material!
Join us for our second night with MISS ELLANEOUS and the Third Financial Quarter
Episode one of a riotous, anticompetitive, shit-show showcase of some the best unhinged misfits in the biz.
Hosted by acclaimed interdisciplinary artist, contemporary philosopher and second runner up in NADC 2021, Charlie Wood.
With interruptions from emerging idiot/aspiring biologist Frankie Thompson
★★★★★ ToDoList ‘We all need a bit of Frankie Thompson in our lives right now’
Miss Elaneous is not quite drag, not quite comedy, not quite theatre or spoken word etc
But you should most probably expect:
anti-capitalist tap dancing,
background noise (with assorted plastic accessories),
emotional polystyrene moments™,
party bags - order yours in advance for the interval,
a comprehensive economic plan for the year ahead - order yours in advance for the interval,
Morticia Addams on the Spoons,
various crustaceans on the Theremin,
Political Borders (detachable),
alcohol (optional),
wigs (probable),
hay fever (possible but ideally avoidable),
a very very vague plotline,
inevitable political commentary.
Ultimately, Miss Ellaneous aims to create a space for performers and artists struggling to define ‘what it is that they do’ and arguing that the pressure to fit into a genre or box to explain and market their work is limiting, alienating and ultimately, a bit boring.
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We have slots available for future VFD Queer Comedy Nights!
Our space is against racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, all forms of discrimination and any anti-social BS.
If you're interested in booking a date with us contact: info@vfdalston.com