Eating Satsumas in the Sun and Forgetting About Heartbreak
After sell out shows at Edinburgh Fringe and Etcetera Theatre, Emily Layton brings her five-star debut solo hour back to the Lambeth Fringe – and it’s personal. Eating Satsumas in the Sun and Forgetting About Heartbreak is a “open, honest and raw” (Portbello Book Blog) spoken word journey through love, loss, motherhood, and the absurd beauty of wading through life’s chaos.
From writing poetry to impress a boy (don’t we all start somewhere?) to reclaiming her voice with unapologetic emotional clarity, Emily invites audiences to sit in the sun with her — and sometimes in the mess — as she unravels everything from the heartbreaks we whisper about to the small joys that save us.
Expect wit, tears, belly laughs and solidarity, in this “hidden gem” (EdFringe Review) from an artist “fearlessly dissecting her own heart on stage” (audience review.) It’s storytelling at its most honest, wrapped in poetry that’s both lived-in and luminous.
★★★★★ – “An hour of storytelling and poetry in the company of Emily Layton is an hour well spent.” – Portobello Book Blog
★★★★ – “A charismatic performance of seriously well-written and moving poetry.” – EdFringe Review
“Emily is simply sensational. Her writing delivers a rare sense of power and conviction” – Audience review, Edinburgh Fringe
Cast & Creative Team
Writers: Emily Layton
Director: Joe Layton
Date & Time: Wednesday 30th September & Thursday 1st October @ 8:30pm
Running Time: 60 mins
Content warnings: Suitable for ages 16 and above, contains strong language and potentially distressing/triggering themes (including references to grief, childbirth, birth trauma, and disordered eating.)
Latecomers may not be admitted. Ticket purchases are non refundable.
Concession prices apply to students; under 18s; pensioners; those on disability and unemployment benefits; Equity, BECTU & SDUK members.
The Bread & Roses Theatre receives no core funding and survives almost entirely on ticket sales. Any donations, help us support independent arts and theatremakers - an essential step in preserving the future of fringe theatre.
Venue: The Glitch
The Glitch is a vibrant artsy café & bar and unique creative space in the heart of Waterloo, created by VAULT Creative Arts, producers of VAULT Festival. Good coffee, cheeesy toasties, cold beers, delicious cocktails and the most welcoming staff. It’s the perfect place to meet with friends, work in comfort, or relax admiring local artworks. As the evening draws in, the space morphs into a lively bar with intimate nights of comedy, theatre, music, spoken word, and special one-off events and parties. A unique space with plenty of atmosphere that’s open and inclusive to all. Queer-friendly and proudly a safe space for the LGBTQIA community, with many events led by or created for queer people.
The Theatre is downstairs at The Glitch with a capacity of 54 and versitle set-up. Ideal for theatre, comedy, experimental, cabaret and WIP shows. Full tech spec cab be viewed here
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