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Ricky Sim: Coming Out To Dead People (Hit Edinburgh Fringe, NYC, London Comedy Show Live in Chicago)
Following sold-out shows and multiple rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe, London's Off-West End Soho Theatre, and New York's Soho Playhouse, COMING OUT TO DEAD PEOPLE is a chaotic stand-up about growing up as a gaysian immigrant in New York and coming out to his conservative Chinese-Malaysian mom... just as she was diagnosed with cancer. Combining stand-up and storytelling, Ricky's autobiographical hour explores grief, secrets, and queer joy.
COMING OUT TO DEAD PEOPLE chronicles growing up as a gaysian in the noughties in New York, learning how to keep his first boyfriend with the help of rapper Sean Paul, and navigating the complexity of coming out alongside the intersection of racial and cultural identity.
‘Coming Out to Dead People’ is a raunchy and darkly comic wonder.” ED FRINGE REVIEW
'A beautifully heartbreaking show that does a wonderful job of toeing the line between grief and humour' Broadway World
‘Sim transcending a simple comic routine and creating a genuine connection with many in the audience through his openness and cathartic expression’ THE WEE REVIEW
'Coming Out to Dead People' is a great addition to shows that explore Asian identity, shows that really do deserve representation in mainstream media." Theatre & Tonic
Coming Out To Dead People is directed by Ryan Cunningham (she/her), who is a queer writer/director and Emmy and Peabody award-winning producer. She’s EP/Director on the docuseries Expecting Amy (HBO Max) and the standup specials Ilana Glazer: The Planet is Burning (Amazon), and Club Cumming Presents A Queer Comedy Extravaganza! (Showtime), hosted by Alan Cumming. Ryan's producing credits include Broad City, Search Party, and Inside Amy Schumer.
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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3038730-0
