Robyn Dunlop is a woman over 30, past her prime, her dreams should be dead, but she is still dreaming!
In Dead Dreams and a Drinking Problem, “she hilariously explores why she developed a drinking problem instead of chasing her dreams in her 20s and why she is most certainly not ready to give up yet!!
Chasing dreams or drinking (just not as heavily)! This to-the-point, honest, looking herself in the mirror exposition has Robyn calling a spade a spade, and a drinking problem a drinking problem in an awkward, bold and rampant stand up comedy show some have called “Fabulous” and “Hilarious!”. (And there may be a musical number!)”
Where: The Great North Wood
When: 17 Oct, 8.30pm
Ticket link: https://lambethfringe.com/events/dead-dreams-and-a-drinking-problem
Robyn tells us more about the show below.
What inspired the creation of Dead Dreams and a Drinking Problem, and just how personal is it?
The inspiration is, well, my life and my enjoyment of a few drinks! Maybe too many on too many an occasion.
I reached a point where I felt like I wasn’t getting any closer to my dreams despite constantly trying, and I was coping and hiding with alcohol.
I decided to attempt sobriety and gain clarity on what it is I really want, and how do I get it.
This show emerged from a lot of self-reflection and waking up to the role alcohol plays in the lives of many people around me.
It also became a catalyst to reawakening dreams I thought had died and viewing them in a different way.
So I would say this is a deeply personal show, but in a beautiful, funny and (hopefully) uplifting way.
Why should audiences come along to the show, and what might they expect?
Audiences should come see the show if they’re feeling a little lost, unsure of where they are in life, and if the “Drinking Problem” triggered something or piqued interest, I think this is the perfect show!
It also gives strong wannabe Popstar vibes (hello 2000s!)
I choose to face life without expectation, that way you can only be surprised. But if I must give an expectation, this show is about never giving up, even when people have told you you’re too old, or you’re not in the “right place”.
Its resilience, reforming and, at its core, just trying to have some fun in a heavy world!
Do you find fringe festivals inspiring?
I have never performed at a Fringe Festival, this will be my first, but I am so excited to see the world of Fringe and how artists become a community.
I am always inspired by someone brave enough to put themselves out there!
What’s next for the show?
My intention is to keep evolving it and take it to more places, more Fringe Festivals, more platforms and see where this Dream takes me.