Lizzy’s heart shines through in this upbeat comedy about positivity.
Comedian Liz Coin showers the audience in positivity in her one-woman comedy show, Lizzy Sunshine! A show about always trying to stay positive no matter the circumstances.
Lizzy is waiting for her double-act partner/brother to turn up for the performance but in the meantime: the show must go on! Through a mixture of absurdist characters, well-timed presentation slides, and hilarious audience interactions, the crowd is won over by the incredible tour-de-force that is Lizzy’s positive energy. We are introduced to an array of comedy characters including the Greek Orthodox priest and Lizzy’s father over FaceTime, whilst also being privy to Lizzy’s moments of psyching herself up ‘offstage’ whilst waiting for her brother to arrive.
The show is a whirlwind of bright, beautiful, comedic joy, but there is also a more poignant undertone to the piece, which is finally revealed in a calmer moment for Lizzy Sunshine. Lizzy encourages the audience throughout the show to view the world through rose-tinted glasses (literally), which it turns out she has been doing for years.
Lizzy Sunshine is a relatable tale of perseverance that has masses of heart. The audience loved Lizzy so much she received a well-deserved standing ovation – the first I’ve seen at the Fringe this year. It may have had a short run at the festival, but Lizzy Sunshine made a huge impact.
Lizzy Sunshine ran at the Edinburgh Fringe at Bothie, Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose until 10th August.