Woman sits behind a typewriter on a wooden desk, dark green background three women sat at a table looking at a typewriter three women sat at a table looking at a typewriter three women on stage, one is holding and reading a letter three women looking into a mirror
Theatre

The Poetess

Olivia Dodd

Edinburgh

Pleasance Dome
Jack Dome

11:55

60 mins

8+

From £10.00

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30th Jul - 25th Aug

Can poetry heal a stranger’s heart?

Viola is a poetess, searching for her purpose in life. She realises poetry is a permission slip for us to talk about deeper feelings. Because really, all we want in life is to connect.

By weaving together stories live from the audience, she transforms your emotions into poetry.

We witness how your poem can send a ripple effect out across our hearts.

Olivia Dodd’s Fringe debut is inspired by writing poetry for strangers on a typewriter, which has connected with millions of people online.

“Olivia Dodd connects with strangers and writes meaningful poetry for them in a matter of minutes” - Good Morning America

“Distilling a thousand feelings into a few sentences - magical” - PEOPLE Magazine

Watch Olivia's "Poetry for Strangers" series on Instagram

CAST

VIOLA - Olivia Dodd

VIOLA'S HEART / LILY - Demii Lee Walker

VIOLA'S HEAD / STRANGER - Claudia Watanabe

CREATIVE TEAM

DIRECTOR - Laura Wohlwend

WRITER - Olivia Dodd

SOUND DESIGNER - Jamie Lu

LIGHTING DESIGNER - Cheng Keng

SHOW OPERATOR - Jamie Lu

DEVISING CONSULTANT - Max Ferguson

DRAMATURG & SCRIPT EDITOR - Taylor Beidler

PRODUCERS - Robert Hancock, Priyank Morjaria

Babes in arms policy

Babies (infants under 2 years old) do not require a ticket for this show.

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Access Tickets

To book in access tickets including complimentary personal assistant tickets, wheelchair accessible seating or to arrange any additional venue assistance, (such as hearing loops, early venue access or specific seat requests), please contact the box office directly to make your booking.

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Phone: 020 7609 1800
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The Poetess is a gentle triumph, showing that the ordinary can become transcendent when filtered through a poetic lens. Beautifully performed and sensitively written, this is theatre at its most human.

A Youngish Perspective

Beautiful, vulnerable, and technically flawless. It made me want to start writing again.

Audience Member

Thank you for today. You made me raw and tears flowed during and after your play. My gran recently passed so everything you said just hit hard. You have such a talent and I'm glad your sharing. In awe of you.

Audience Member

This was my first Fringe Festival and the first show that I went into was this! Tried to hold back my tears at The Poetess play. It was relatable, emotional, and well-crafted. The actors were all so talented. I’ve finally seen Olivia in person, such a beautiful soul. It’s a must- see guys! Don’t miss it!

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The Poetess

Edinburgh

Pleasance Dome
Jack Dome

(60 mins)

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