Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017 – NAKED AMBITION
In 1997 Simon Morley created the global smash hit and Edinburgh Fringe
favourite Puppetry of the Penis. Now he bares all in a slightly
different way, in a show that looks back on twenty years’ worth of ‘dick
tricks’ and reveals the behind-the-scenes stories of a career that’s seen him
conquer the world with no pants on.
For the first time, Simon tells the story of how it all began and shares
the unlikely adventures that took him from his bedroom to Las Vegas, in a new hour directed by Phil Nichol.
His wild ride includes celebrity encounters, tackling religious extremism, doing the Tonight Show, and being at the forefront of an incident that would forever change the laws in American broadcasting, all whilst naked.
Find out how a bit of sibling rivalry would be the catalyst for a theatrical juggernaut that would travel to over 35 countries and be performed in six languages.
Puppetry Of The Penis features two near naked men (they wear shoes) who manipulate their nether regions using the Ancient Art of Genital Origami – providing the audience with an array of shapes and impersonations which are projected onto a huge video screen.
Simon Morley has appeared on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Howard Stern, The Big Breakfast and countless other shows around the world. He has performed to the likes of Elton John, Madonna, the Spice Girls, David Beckham, Bono, Carrie Fisher and Amy Schumer.
Simon Morley: Naked Ambition – Edinburgh Fringe, 4 – 27 August, 15:40, Heroes @ Monkey Barrel (Venue 515)