2022 Edinburgh Fringe
The Awkward Silence's Big Break
Louis Voler wants his dad, Mike, out of his life - which is difficult as Mike's just got them sent to jail. Can Louis navigate life inside without his old man to guide him? Can Mike win back his son's affection before it's too late? Award-winning comedy duo The Awkward Silence present their dynamic father and son prison musical. Resentment. Redemption. Songs. Diamonds. Escape? Lovely. ***** (TheNewCurrent.co.uk). **** (Chortle.co.uk). **** (BroadwayBaby.com). **** (EdFringeReview.com).
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Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 21st July 2022Awkward Silence's Big Break interview
The Awkward Silence's Big Break is a comedy musical about a father and son who end up in prison together after the father accidentally implicates the son in his crime.
On The Mic, 15th July 2022Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 3rd Aug 2022 | 14:20 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 4th Aug 2022 | 14:20 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 5th Aug 2022 | 14:20 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 6th Aug 2022 | 14:20 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 7th Aug 2022 | 14:20 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 8th Aug 2022 | 14:20 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 9th Aug 2022 | 14:20 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 10th Aug 2022 | 14:20 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 11th Aug 2022 | 14:20 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 12th Aug 2022 | 14:20 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 13th Aug 2022 | 14:20 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 14th Aug 2022 | 14:20 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 15th Aug 2022 | 14:20 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 16th Aug 2022 | 14:20 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 18th Aug 2022 | 14:20 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 19th Aug 2022 | 14:20 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 20th Aug 2022 | 14:20 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 21st Aug 2022 | 14:20 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 22nd Aug 2022 | 14:20 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 23rd Aug 2022 | 14:20 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 24th Aug 2022 | 14:20 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 25th Aug 2022 | 14:20 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 26th Aug 2022 | 14:20 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 27th Aug 2022 | 14:20 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 28th Aug 2022 | 14:20 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 29th Aug 2022 | 14:20 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |