Lily Blumkin's Debut Solo Show 'Nice Try' Set to Impress Edinburgh Fringe Audience

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Lily Blumkin, an Emmy-winning writer and performer, is all set to make her highly anticipated Edinburgh Fringe debut with her touching and sharply funny solo show 'Nice Try', exploring themes of childhood dreams, social media fame, and the bittersweet truths of growing up. Blumkin, known for her work on The Daily Show, brings her character comedy hour 'Nice Try' to the Gilded Balloon's Patter House venue for the full festival run from 30 July to 25 August. The show, inspired by the clutter of her childhood bedroom, takes audiences on a whirlwind trip through nine original characters, each representing a figure from her past, including a chaotic cast of family members, friends, and acquaintances.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lily Blumkin, an Emmy-winning writer and performer, will make her Edinburgh Fringe debut with her solo show 'Nice Try' in August.
  • The show, inspired by the clutter of her childhood bedroom, explores themes of childhood dreams, social media fame, and the bittersweet truths of growing up.
  • Blumkin brings her character comedy hour 'Nice Try' to the Gilded Balloon's Patter House venue for the full festival run from 30 July to 25 August.
  • The show features nine original characters, each representing a figure from her past, including a chaotic cast of family members, friends, and acquaintances.
  • Blumkin's writing has been recognized by the Webby Awards, Nantucket Film Festival, and Points in Case, among others.
  • 'Nice Try' has already sold out its debut in New York and promises to be one of the standout debut shows of the year.
  • Blumkin is known for her quick wit and dynamic character work, having appeared at various comedy festivals including the New York Comedy Festival, SF Sketchfest, and NYC Sketchfest.

Statistics:

  • The Edinburgh Fringe Festival runs from 30 July to 25 August.
  • Lily Blumkin's solo show 'Nice Try' will run daily (except 14 August) at 5.40pm at Gilded Balloon - Patter House - Blether.
  • 'Nice Try' has sold out its debut in New York.
  • Blumkin has appeared at 3 major comedy festivals: New York Comedy Festival, SF Sketchfest, and NYC Sketchfest.

Sources:

  • https://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2023/07/29/343174/lily_blumkin_tells_brick_Double_act
  • Blumkin's show, Nice Try, available at Edinburgh Fringe Festival