Newcastle University

Drawing on autobiography and memory, the company devise darkly comic tales that emerge from the facts, oddities and objects of their own lives. The company make work that is concerned with comedy and theatricality, and always place the audience at the heart of their performances. Their previous shows include You’re not doing it right, which played at the Tobacco Factory in 2011 and Choking Hazard, also developed through Bristol Old Vic Ferment. 

This year Idiot Child will be showcasing their latest work, ‘I Could’ve Been Better’ at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival:  

‘At the age of 33 signalman James still hasn't been on a train. It's one of his goals for this year however, as is winning the over-10s swimming gala at Allerton Baths, and finally defeating his nemesis: 11-year-old Veronica Barr. Encouraged by his pen-friendship with swimming legend and national treasure, Duncan Goodhew and by his partner, boxing expert Sue, James takes the plunge for the swim of his life.’

‘I Could've Been Better’ is a tender story of love, loneliness and verruca socks. Combining movement, film, story-telling and stand-up this one-man play explores the life of a lonely man in an engaging, hilarious and heart-wrenching hour.

Venue: Pleasance Courtyard (Bedside)
Dates: 31 July - 26 August (excluding 12th & 13th)
Time: 13.15 (ends 14.15).
Further information: www.idiotchild.com