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Thank You So Much for Coming

 
Lisa Simonis Review by Lisa Simonis 3 Published: 21 Aug 2024 Underbelly, Cowgate Show Dates: 1 Aug 2024-25 Aug 2024

Hello and welcome to Cynthia’s fabulous party! Meet our generous host as she greets each and every audience member with a chocolaty hors d'oeuvre. Thank You So Much for Coming relies entirely on audience participation to keep the party moving. Throughout the night, we get to know Cynthia as well as our fellow audience members. She ensures everyone is settled, offering drinks and snacks while she finishes getting ready. Her hosting is frequently interrupted by phone calls from guests who are running late or cancelling at the last minute.

Alex Kern delivers an exquisitely maddening yet endearing performance as Cynthia

Alex Kern delivers an exquisitely maddening yet endearing performance as Cynthia, fully committing to her craft. As I sat in the front row, completely shocked by how the show became progressively unhinged, I couldn’t help but feel for our host. She tried so hard to make everything perfect but could not maintain appearances until the end of the night when she climbed into a rubbish bag.

Even though this show is sure to guarantee laughter, it also addresses a very real issue many people struggle with: making and maintaining friendships and the desire to be liked by others, especially when hosting a party. Cynthia is a character who taps into insecurities about social interactions, creating some uneasy moments that are uncomfortable precisely because of their confrontational nature.

If you enjoy going to parties or experiencing new social interactions, then make sure to see Thank You So Much for Coming, as it promises a plethora of fresh experiences.

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You are cordially invited... Cynthia, the ultimate party host, is in the midst of throwing her most fabulous party ever! A hilarious, immersive one-woman character clown show that explores loneliness, femininity, and the pressure to be seen. Playful, absurd and unhinged, Cynthia wrestles with desire and disgust at the prospect of being loved and known in a world filled with ubiquitous, yet too often empty, encounters. A delightful descent into pure madness! Awards: Best Immersive (TVO Awards), Best of Broadwater (Hollywood Fringe). 'A beautifully surreal show with an extraordinary performance' (Noho Arts).