BIRTHDAY FISH

PRESENTED BY BIRTHDAY FISH THEATRE
Combining physical theatre with surrealist horror and cartoon comedy, Birthday Fish asks; are we all fish out of water?

Escaping the party presents a gruelling choice: endure existential crisis forever? Or learn to stay numb to it all? Combining physical theatre with surrealist horror and cartoon comedy, Birthday Fish asks; are we all out of water?

Erin Hughes and Stephanie Burrell are Northern performers and writers based in London. They met whilst training in Contemporary Dance at Trinity Laban, and lived together for two years, forming their now 8 year-long friendship. They both work across various creative projects in theatre and film.

Birthday Fish follows the two protagonists as they repeatedly attempt to make it back to the house party downstairs. The show draws on surrealism, cartoon comedy and themes related to neoliberalism, whilst being inspired by the practices of influential artists like Brecht and Kafka.

Dance Art Journal has already listed Birthday Fish as a “show to watch” at this year’s Fringe. They have highlighted the unique nature of Birthday Fish, which fuses physical theatre, text, voice-over, and a dynamic sound score imitating a house party; creating an immersive atmosphere for the audience.  

Birthday Fish will also be heading to Greenside Venues, Edinburgh Fringe from 20-24th August. Tickets found here.

21 JUL
7PM
£9 STANDARD
£7 CONCESSION

BIRTHDAY FISH

PRESENTED BY BIRTHDAY FISH THEATRE
Combining physical theatre with surrealist horror and cartoon comedy, Birthday Fish asks; are we all fish out of water?

Escaping the party presents a gruelling choice: endure existential crisis forever? Or learn to stay numb to it all? Combining physical theatre with surrealist horror and cartoon comedy, Birthday Fish asks; are we all out of water?

Erin Hughes and Stephanie Burrell are Northern performers and writers based in London. They met whilst training in Contemporary Dance at Trinity Laban, and lived together for two years, forming their now 8 year-long friendship. They both work across various creative projects in theatre and film.

Birthday Fish follows the two protagonists as they repeatedly attempt to make it back to the house party downstairs. The show draws on surrealism, cartoon comedy and themes related to neoliberalism, whilst being inspired by the practices of influential artists like Brecht and Kafka.

Dance Art Journal has already listed Birthday Fish as a “show to watch” at this year’s Fringe. They have highlighted the unique nature of Birthday Fish, which fuses physical theatre, text, voice-over, and a dynamic sound score imitating a house party; creating an immersive atmosphere for the audience.  

Birthday Fish will also be heading to Greenside Venues, Edinburgh Fringe from 20-24th August. Tickets found here.

21 JUL
7PM
£9 STANDARD
£7 CONCESSION

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Concessions

Concessions apply to students, under-18s, over-60s and more. For more info on our concession policy click here→

Accessibility

All performance spaces and facilities are fully wheelchair-accessible. For more info please contact Box Office on 0207 498 4699.

Ticket Collection

We operate a paperless box office system. You will be emailed a receipt once you have booked in advance. There is no need to print this off, just state your name at the box office on arrival.

Café Bar

Serving a menu of hot drinks, craft beers, wine and seasonal cocktails before and after every show and a full home-made food menu including freshly baked pastries, delicious cakes and savoury light bites from Friday – Sunday.

Content Warnings

Mild swearing. Balloon pop.

Find out more here.

Age Recommendation

Children need adult supervision

Duration

50m

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