Winner of Best Solo Show at FUSE International 2022
Hi. My name is Raina. I don’t like when people see me naked and then don’t talk to me.
Raina thought she would be the type of person who had a lot of sex. But now she’s just the type of person who thinks a lot about sex. When arrives at her spoken word gig to see her exes in the audience, all the questions she’s had about her sex life begin to surface. A show about the murky parts of consent, expect impromptu burlesque, PowerPoint presentations, Michael Cera cameos, cringe, and desperation.
Sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking, MANIC combines spoken word, DIY puppetry, and TedTalk comedy to ask whether it is possible to say you were violated without implicating a partner.
Written and performed by Raina Greifer
Directed by Pippa Thornton
Photo credit: Aleppard Photography / @Aleppard_photography
“A powerful yet harrowing experience, MANIC is an important addition to the conversation of sexual inequality.” – NSDF Noises Off
“A challenging and multifaceted show with a figure of raw talent at its heart.” – ★★★★ Confessions of a Five Foot Two Actress
“Astonishing moments of word play, startling metaphor and poetic storytelling drip and drop throughout” – ★★★★ Bath Fringe Hub
This show is eligible for New Adelphi Season Ticket use!
WARNINGS: Suitable for ages 16+. Contains frank discussions of sexual assault, adult themes and strong language.
ADMISSION: £3 / 5 / 10 / 15
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UK