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WRITTEN BY Sam Ipema DIRECTED BY James Meteyard
This show deserves West End, Broadway, and then the silver screen.
Phenomenal.
Daisy Bella
Audience Member
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.
Reviews from Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A shining gem of modern theatre." Broadway World
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This is a play that deals with several themes — 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
⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Outstanding piece of theatre." Three Weeks
⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Top-tier theatrical piece." Fringe Reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Excellent." LondonTheatre1
⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Despite technical issues and no lights, this piece remains a must-see." What The Fringe
Reviews from Riverside Studios in May 2025:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A shining gem of modern theatre." Theatre and Tonic
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A theatrical triumph." Youngish Perspective
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Outstanding piece of theatre." Centre Stage
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Incredible." Adventures In Theatreland
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A truly singular theatrical experience." All That Dazzles
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Simply incredible, unique theatrical experience." TLL
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Stunning." Jadar Blog
⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 "Astonishing." Reviews Hub
⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 "Impeccable." SheArtsReview
⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Explosive." NorthWestEnd
⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Brilliant." Beyond The Curtain
Reviews from the TV Pilot Script:
"Fleabag...with health issues. This show will undoubtedly 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. This 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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