In 2024, trans-girl Alex feels the most alive she's ever felt; now she wants to make you feel alive, or die trying. An absurdist, musical, chaotic, joyful show about the colours of the world becoming slowly brighter. Also being trans.
As seen/heard on Channel 4 / HBO Max / BBC Radio 4.
'Undeniably ludicrous comedy gold' **** (Entertainment-Now.com).
'Eclectic, risk-taking and inventive' (Scotsman).
'Winningly weird...this young comic is on the way up' (The Telegraph').
Age Guidance: 15+
Cast & Creative Team:
Writer/ Performer: Alex Franklin
Director: Dom Stephens
About the Artist:
Alex (she/they) is a trans, genderfluid, half-Chinese, quite funny comedian from London, specialising in stand-up, musical comedy, character comedy, overly intricate diagrams, and scuttling around on the ground. Her two Edinburgh Fringe shows 'Alex Franklin: Dinosaurusesuses' and 'Alex Franklin: I Must Reach the Summit etc.' performed to sold out crowds and critical acclaim ("Undeniably ludicrous comedy gold." Entertainment Now, ★★★★), and she's appeared on BBC Radio 4, Channel 4, and HBO Max. Past cool stuff includes:
Brighton New Comedy Award Finalist
Max Turner Prize Finalist
BBC New Comedy Award Nominee
Chortle Student Comedy Award Finalist
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Transphobia