Type: Play
Location: Summerhall, Edinburgh Festival, Scotland
Director: Josh Azouz
Written by: David Watson
Starring: Tonderai Munyevu, Danielle Vitalis,
Year: 2012

Based on writings by anthropologist Andrew Irving, this festival biopic shares the true story of a Ugandan man whose repeated attempts to end his life are mysteriously unsuccessful. The play explores African mortality, spirituality, and culture. It is a darkly comic yet poignant story, adapted from Irving’s anthropological writings. The Edinburgh Fringe is a perfect fit for a play that is theatre, anthropology, and cultural storytelling, appealing to adventurous audiences who enjoy bold ideas.