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THE STORY
(briefly)
At 20 years old, Sam was thriving: Her life was full of friends, fun, and most of all- possibilities. She could be anything she wanted to be. Until a fateful day that a hit in the head and diagnosis changed her life forever: the discovery of an aneurysm ticking away inside her head. Suddenly, Sam's life spun from full of possibilities into a spiral of life-and-death decision-making that left her gasping for air. Trying her hardest to stay afloat above the water and live the life that was supposed to be guaranteed to her, Sam is now telling the tale, and what she's learned, nearly a decade later.
1/8
Reviews from Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025:
Pleasance Two @ Pleasance Courtyard, 12pm
"A triumphant and unflinching work of theatre which leaves the audience moved, unsettled and, ultimately, inspired."
Broadway World
"This is a play that deals with navigating changes to and a loss of self-identity, more relatable desires for social validation, and the need to be understood by others and does so well."
EdFest
"Some shows at the Fringe make you think you're in the hands of a visionary. This one removes all doubt.
The Theatre Reviewer
Reviews from Riverside Studios in May 2025:
Studio 3 @ Riverside Studios, 4-Week LIMITED SEASON
"A shining gem of modern theatre."
Theatre and Tonic
"A theatrical triumph."
Youngish Perspective
"An outstanding piece of theatre."
Centre Stage
"This show was our 'Top Pick of Fringe' last year and somehow, Ipema has managed to make this version deeper and even better than the one before. The way she is present in the room with you is incredible. Go for that. Just, please go."
Sinners Review
Television Pilot
in Development
Reviews from the Script
"Fleabag...with health issues. This show is undoubtedly going to be a must-see."
- Stage 32
"We've had a few pieces tackle similar themes, but this show somehow manages to make it feel fresh and personal and engages empathy in very visceral ways. I can't wait to see where this piece goes.”
- Big Break Contest, Semi-Finalist
"It's a safe bet that more than a few of us have found ourselves in this situation: sitting on the concrete, trying to gather the threads of our day after everything's been blown apart. It is clear the writer has a gift."
- Shore Script, TV Contest
“The humour never attempts to shy away from or diminish the pain of Sam's ordeal; it's just a natural flow entangled in every absurd moment because sometimes (in fact, often) pain and illness have an inherently absurd quality to it…”
- Diverse Voices
"Anyone who has experienced a monumental life-altering event will know and feel this story."
- Screencraft
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