Shows at Pilgrim

SH*T SHOW!

One woman's journey through therapy. Is therapy as life changing as everyone makes out? Can Jessica be cured? Or will her life always be a bit of a sh*t show? Trigger warnings include strong language and sexual assault. Audiences say: "Brilliant!", "Emotional Rollercoaster", "Great Performance"

Pilgrim • 6 Aug 2024 - 20 Aug 2024

A Lizard Goes a Long Way

Gecko's playful songs cover life's big things. Think Grant Mitchell, the Mona Lisa, iPhones and the Edinburgh Zoo pandas. He's appeared at Glastonbury, Bestival, BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music and now Edinburgh. He's shared stages with Robin Ince, Ed Sheeran, Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Josie Long, The King Blues and Beans on Toast. 'It made me instantly happy when I heard it' (Huw Stephens, BBC Radio 1). ‘Sharp as hell, his words amuse and provoke in equal measure. Generation-crossing stuff' (Attila the Stockbroker). 'Completely charmed me... he's quite brilliant' (Tom Robinson, Radio 6 Music).

Pilgrim • 6 Aug 2016 - 27 Aug 2016

The C/D Borderline

Fuel injected storyteller Paul Cree weaves his way through the tales of two mates stumbling through school. Hash, booze, jungle and GNVQs. ‘Storytelling layered with experience and iced with wit… I was hungry for more’ (BroadwayBaby.com).

Pilgrim • 6 Aug 2016 - 27 Aug 2016

The Harry and Chris Show

Remember when you discovered Ryan Gosling and Justin Timberlake were childhood friends? That’s exactly how Harry and Chris felt when they first crossed paths at school. After playing with each other for 10 years they've decided to pull their fingers out and put on a show. Voted Best Spoken Word Show (2015) and World Poetry Slam champion, Ryan Gosling lookalike Harry Baker, 'blistering wordplay' ***** (ThreeWeeks), returns to the Fringe alongside BFF and jazz musician/Justin Timberlake lookalike Chris Read, 'brilliant' (Evening Standard), bringing music, words, love, laughter and more onstage chemistry than a science expo.

Pilgrim • 6 Aug 2016 - 27 Aug 2016

Asking Nicely

One-woman poetry show about the power dynamics of permission and politeness – with rhymes and reasons. Hannah Chutzpah looks at consent, kicking ass and when asking nicely turns nasty. Contains: feminism, funnies, psychology, sociology, wit and wordplay. Back after a five-star reviewed run last year, this lyrical lecture is ‘both humorous and humane … Chutzpah’s confidence and determination are inspiring: this is a gorgeous, life-affirming, empowering show. I left at least three inches taller’ (ThreeWeeks). ‘Fascinating ideas, expressed eloquently, amusingly and with supreme lyricism’ (SabotageReviews.com). ‘Like getting a pep talk from the universe’ (audience member).

Pilgrim • 8 Aug 2015 - 29 Aug 2015

Scale

A woman, sleeping by a lonely Lewis beach, wakes to the sound of ravens taking flight. The moonlight leads her to a kirkyard, where the ghost of an ancient princess foretells the birth of Coinneach Odhr, the Brahan Seer. Scale combines poetry, music and storytelling to take you on a mythic journey to the Scottish Highlands. Conceived and designed on the Black Isle, Scale debuted at last year’s Hidden Door festival, where audiences described it as original and moving. Witness the prophecy of the Brahan Seer – the future will unfold as in a dream.

Pilgrim • 8 Aug 2015 - 29 Aug 2015

Richard Tyrone Jones: Crap Time Lord

Like Doctor Who, @rtjpoet has two hearts and a cancelled BBC series. Unlike Doctor Who, this is due to heart failure. And he doesn't have a doctorate. Humorous, poetic, scientific musings on cardiocybernetics, companionship and regeneration. Sequel to Big Heart, Radio 4’s first, Pick of the Week-featured, spoken-word sitcom. ‘Fascinating, sobering, hilarious’ (NewScientist.com). ‘Puts a shine on the mundane and jumpstarts your heart’ (CVVmagazine.com). 'I urge you to see this' ***** (RemoteGoat.com). ****½ (TimesColonist.ca). **** (BroadwayBaby.com, Sabotage.com, FringeGuru.com, FringeBiscuit.co.uk, Skinny). Awards: Editor’s Choice (ThreeWeeks), Spirit of the Fringe (VancouverFringe.com), Best Spoken Word show (www.victoriafringe.com).

Pilgrim • 2 Aug 2014 - 23 Aug 2014