Date

31 July - 24 August

Time

9:55 pm

Venue

Underbelly Cowgate

suitability

Age 16+ (Restricted)

Tickets from

£8.50

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Comedy

Alice Tovey: Glass Houses

Proving love conquers all – even the prison industrial complex

Just before her wedding, Alice's father returned home from prison. Glass Houses is a love letter to family, showing us that love conquers all – even the prison industrial complex.

Through stand-up, stories and original song, Alice Tovey tells the story of a cancelled wedding, budgies and a chef in a show about learning our parents are human and choosing empathy over isolation. Tovey is "at the forefront of a new age of comedy excellence". The music is written and performed by Alice Tovey. Directed by Gen Fricker.

Presented By

Alice Tovey

Duration

60 minutes

Advice

Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing

Price

Tickets from

£8.50

Accessibility

Musical Comedy. Stand-up

For more information on accessibility and to book tickets, please contact the box office at access@underbelly.co.uk, or visit https://underbellyedinburgh.co.uk/your-visit/accessibility

Wheelchair Spaces

Sorry, there are no wheelchair spaces available for this event.

reviews

"Tovey is at the forefront of a new age of comedy excellence."

The Music

★★★★★

"She reaches poignant crescendo after crescendo. She shines.”

The Age

★★★★

"Razor-sharp humour, and an unbelievable set of pipes to match."

Theatre People

★★★★
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