“’ve only been here a few days but I’m already learning things at a rapid speed.”
WHO: Emily Fury Daly
WHAT: “Zany, fast-paced and poignant, Furious is a wildly honest and hilarious roller-coaster ride of a solo show. Emily Fury Daly weaves together her experiences as a Special Education student in a broken system, a Planned Parenthood Volunteer during the devastating overturning of Roe V Wade, and her own recovery from alcohol addiction in a global pandemic. EFD is your hostess, your clown, and your confidant for a raw and exciting evening exploring Emily’s generational female Fury. Come and get Furious!”
WHERE: Greenside @ Infirmary Street – Sprout Studio (Venue 236)
WHEN: 17:15 (60 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
Yes! This is my first time! Though, it’s been a long time coming. I’ve been dreaming about coming to the Fringe ever since I was in drama school. As soon as I heard it was a thing, I was like, “wow, I need to do that.” I just love the celebration of everything weird and wonderful. The whole idea of everyone deserving a space to tell their stories is inspiring. Even the chaos is electrifying! It’s just a really special place.
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2022 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
I’ve only been here a few days but I’m already learning things at a rapid speed. I guess the most recent one would be regarding flyering – I’ve started viewing it as an extension of my performance in itself instead of something I “have” to do. It’s an opportunity to connect with people and to show myself completely and unapologetically. I’m proud of my work and my show and it’s important that that is reflected in how I speak to folks on the street. So, yes, I’m learning confidence is KEY!
Tell us about your show.
My solo show is called Furious. Topics include but are not limited to my experiences as a kid in the American Special Education system, volunteering at Planned Parenthood, my recovery from alcohol addiction, and generational female FURY! I drew a lot of inspiration from the incredible women in my family – the Fury women. I wrote it and workshopped quite a bit of it while doing stand up comedy in NYC. Furious has had performances at three different venues in NYC. After Fringe, I want to continue taking it around! Perhaps a cross country tour in America? Who knows! The possibilities are endless, but I’m mostly
excited to see it grow and change during its run here at Fringe.
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
There are SO many powerful female performers here at the Fringe this year, it’s been awesome
to see. Directly after my show (in the same venue, even!) is another solo show by a fearless young woman that is already getting great buzz. It’s called “The Wake Of Ur Problematic Fave: Prty Grl” by Claire Tumey. Vulnerable, raucous. Check it out!
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