Edinburgh Fringe
My Grandmother's Eyepatch
What happens when a lovable idiot holds a memorial service for a long-deceased family member? In this off-the-wall comedy, award-winning NYC-based clown Julia VanderVeen leads the audience through wild stages of grief as she attempts to honour her beloved grandmother. Winner: Best Solo Comedy and Best of the Fest, Orlando Fringe 2023; Best Solo Clown, EstroGenius Awards, Frigid Fringe NYC 2022; Production Award FESTN4 2024. 'A masterclass in cringe comedy... Carol Burnett-esque' (Orlando Weekly). 'A solo tour-de-force' (Hartford Courant). 'Puts the fun in funeral' (Orlando Sentinel).
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Meet Julia VanderVeen's grandmother (and her eyepatch)
Julia VanderVeen is bringing her debut character show, My Grandmother's Eyepatch to Edinburgh Fringe, leading the audience through stages of grief as she attempts to honour her beloved grandmother.
Julia VanderVeen, LMAOnaise, 1st August 2024Theatre At The Fringe - My Grandmother's Eyepatch
"My show is a memorial service for my long dead grandmother."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 23rd July 2024Edinburgh Fringe comedians share how they tackle the truth on stage
Stand up comedians are the heart of their material.
Katy Davies, Entertainment Focus, 23rd July 2024EdFringe Talk: My Grandmother's Eyepatch
"No matter what else you've done as a touring company, there's always the 'yeah, but have you done Edinburgh?' question."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 19th July 2024Performances
Date | Time | Venue |
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2nd Aug | 12:45 | ZOO Playground (Playground 1) |
3rd Aug | 12:45 | ZOO Playground (Playground 1) |
4th Aug | 12:45 | ZOO Playground (Playground 1) |
5th Aug | 12:45 | ZOO Playground (Playground 1) |
6th Aug | 12:45 | ZOO Playground (Playground 1) |
7th Aug | 12:45 | ZOO Playground (Playground 1) |
8th Aug | 12:45 | ZOO Playground (Playground 1) |
9th Aug | 12:45 | ZOO Playground (Playground 1) |
10th Aug | 12:45 | ZOO Playground (Playground 1) |
11th Aug | 12:45 | ZOO Playground (Playground 1) |
13th Aug | 12:45 | ZOO Playground (Playground 1) |
14th Aug | 12:45 | ZOO Playground (Playground 1) |
15th Aug | 12:45 | ZOO Playground (Playground 1) |
16th Aug | 12:45 | ZOO Playground (Playground 1) |
17th Aug | 12:45 | ZOO Playground (Playground 1) |
18th Aug | 12:45 | ZOO Playground (Playground 1) |
20th Aug | 12:45 | ZOO Playground (Playground 1) |
21st Aug | 12:45 | ZOO Playground (Playground 1) |
22nd Aug | 12:45 | ZOO Playground (Playground 1) |
23rd Aug | 12:45 | ZOO Playground (Playground 1) |
24th Aug | 12:45 | ZOO Playground (Playground 1) |
25th Aug | 12:45 | ZOO Playground (Playground 1) |