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2023 Edinburgh Fringe

A Shark Ate My Penis: A History of Boys Like Me

Shark Ate My Penis: A History of Boys Like Me. Laser Webber
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Venue

14: Gilded Balloon Teviot
Room: Wee Room

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Gilded Balloon logo. Credit: Gilded Balloon

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Award-winning writer Laser the Boy presents a one-person musical about the history of trans men and his own transition! Meet Alan Hart, the first trans man to get gender-confirming surgery (in 1917!); Samuel Bundy, whose legend includes a shark, a robbery, and 12 girlfriends; and renowned children's author JK Rowling, for reasons. These characters usher Laser through a life of weddings, divorce, lesbianism, and finally, joy. A fantastically delightful, fun, and heartfelt modern musical. It's nice to watch a show not thinking, 'Well, they could have made this gayer.'

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Notes

Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing.

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Press articles

Best-reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2023

Ed Byrne was the best-reviewed stand-up comic performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023, analysis conducted by British Comedy Guide has found.

British Comedy Guide, 4th September 2023

One bare-all Fringe show I might just have to cover

Edinburgh, at this time of year, is not a place for anyone who's easily offended. As I wander around, eyeing the rows of posters advertising Fringe shows, I've been trying to keep track of the weirdest titles. So far, the runaway winner is A Shark Ate My Penis, a one-person musical about the history of trans men.

Clive Davis, The Times, 7th August 2023

Starburst's Ten Hot Edinburgh Fringe Shows 2023

Here are some of Starburst's keenly anticipated Edinburgh Fringe show of 2023...

Ed Fortune, Starburst Magazine, 4th August 2023

The Ultimate List Of LGBTQ Shows At Edinburgh Fringe 2023

Here is just a really long list of shows with LGBTQ themes.

Jamie Wareham, Forbes, 31st July 2023

Recommendations for this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe

A selection of forthcoming Fringe shows.

Chris Omaweng, London Theatre 1, 23rd July 2023

EdFringe Talk: A Shark Ate My Penis: A History of Boys Like Me

"I started reading these books about trans guys from the last 300 years in the UK & US - and their stories really made me feel seen, validated, like I was part of something."

Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 2nd July 2023

Performances

Date Time Venue
8th Aug 2023 18:00 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room)
9th Aug 2023 18:00 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room)
10th Aug 2023 18:00 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room)
11th Aug 2023 18:00 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room)
12th Aug 2023 18:00 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room)
13th Aug 2023 18:00 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room)
14th Aug 2023 18:00 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room)
16th Aug 2023 18:00 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room)
17th Aug 2023 18:00 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room)
18th Aug 2023 18:00 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room)
19th Aug 2023 18:00 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room)
20th Aug 2023 18:00 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room)
21st Aug 2023 18:00 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room)
22nd Aug 2023 18:00 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room)
23rd Aug 2023 18:00 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room)
24th Aug 2023 18:00 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room)
25th Aug 2023 18:00 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room)
26th Aug 2023 18:00 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room)
27th Aug 2023 18:00 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room)
28th Aug 2023 18:00 Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room)

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