2017 Edinburgh Fringe

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English National Opera star, Cathy Young, and Second City graduate, Michelle Fahrenheim, aka SHIPS, make their much-anticipated Edinburgh debut this summer with a comedy that brings new meaning to the phrase 'license to kill'.

SHIPS' self-titled show tells the story of hay-fever ridden, newly qualified surgeon, Audrey (played in turn by Young and Fahrenheim), whose badly timed sneeze kills more than her medical career. Stripped of her medical license, she is plunged into a job search like no other. Through unexpected twists and turns, this journey of self-discovery leads Audrey down an absurdly comical path that no one could predict.

'Like a female Mighty Boosh'
'Jackanory meets Psychoville.....with songs!'
- Audience reactions

Classical singer, Young ('Outstanding' Independent), and seasoned actor, Fahrenheim ('Tremendously charismatic' The Stage), hit it off doing improvised comedy in 2016 and immediately started writing together.

They say: "We wanted to create a fun show, drawing on our professional music and theatre experience and pulling together original song-writing, sketches, and character comedy. Mixing the highbrow with the lowbrow, it is a jam-packed and high energy show that is an unpretentious look at a human experience that people can relate to."

Cathy Young

Cathy Young trained at the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music, before joining the English National Opera as a Harewood Artist. Aside from her singing career, she is an experienced actress, writer and comedic improviser, having appeared both on stage and screen. She is a core member of the improv team Geraldyne, who will also be performing at this year's fringe.

"Catherine Young is a noticeable and vocally plumptious Polina" - The Sunday Times
"There's characterful work [in the] chameleonic Pauline of Catherine Young" - Spectator

Michelle Fahrenheim

Michelle Fahrenheim graduated as a professional actor from Mountview Academy in London. She has also trained at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in LA and is a seasoned improviser having trained under David Shore of Second City. She has worked in theatre and film, as a producer, and has written for various performance platforms including radio, stage, film and YouTube. She is also a core member of the improv team Geraldyne, (performing at this year's fringe).

"Tremendously charismatic" - The Stage
"Fahrenheim in particular is a joy to watch" - Female Arts

London Previews

Following sell out shows at this year's Brighton Fringe, SHIPS will be previewing in London this Summer ahead of a full run at the Edinburgh Fringe this August.

Wenlock and Essex
18 - 26 Essex Road
London, N1 9LN
13 July; 1, 2 August
8pm