CLOWNING
Finding Melania 2.0
A dark and delicious comedy peeling back the grotesque beneath the glamorous façade of Melania Trump.
Trump is back in the White House; as he cosies up to his new bestie Elon, threatens US expansion, renames gulfs, deports millions and starts trade wars, Melania spends her days dreaming about shoes and contemplating her role in this new world order.
FINDING MELANIA 2.0 is a deliciously twisted dark comedy about the fascination and allure of masculine power and the women who submit all. A solo show blending dark clowning and absurd comedy, it peels back the glamorous facade of Melania Trump to reveal the grotesque underneath. Originally created in 2022, this work returns to reflect the world today and what it still takes to be the wife of the Orange man- and how much she - and we - are complicit in his rise to power... again.
Writer and performer - Denise Stephenson
Director – Sarah Calver
“One of the most amiably interactive shows, delivered with a lot of skill and thought through tightly constructed scenes and sharp improvisations.”
★★★★ The Scotsman
“She’s a strangely compelling presence, whether lovingly stroking the walls of the tiny room in which she’s performing or barking commands at the audience.”
The Stage
We encourage patrons to wear a mask while moving around the building and when seated in the theatre.
Seating is not socially distanced. The theatre is ventilated before and after every performance with regular and thorough cleaning of touch points. Hand sanitiser and face masks are available onsite.
Access
We regret that our theatre is up a flight of stairs with no wheelchair access available.
