Ricky Sim: Coming Out to Dead People (Off-Broadway Debut)
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Following its sold-out engagements and multiple rave reviews from its run in the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, it’s Off-West End Soho Theatre debut, Flushing-based stand-up comedian and storyteller Ricky Sim brings his critically acclaimed hour ‘Coming Out To Dead People’ to debut on the Off-Broadway stage of Soho Playhouse from May 23rd - June 2nd, 2024. The show will return to Edinburgh Festival Fringe for an encore run at Assembly this August.
“Coming Out To Dead People’ is an autobiographical comedy solo show written and performed by Ricky and based on his experience as a closeted gay teenager immigrating to the US with his mother, shortly before his mother’s diagnosis of cancer. Combining stand-up and storytelling, the show explores his time growing up as a gaysian in the noughties, learning how to keep his first boyfriend with the help of the reggae rapper Sean Paul, while grappling with the decision to come out to his conservative Chinese-Malaysian mother. The show navigates the complexity of coming out, alongside the intersection of racial and cultural identity. Facing impending loss, Ricky is forced to reconcile the two worlds he grew up in and to question the meanings of grief, family love, and acceptance.
“‘Coming Out to Dead People’ is a raunchy and darkly comic wonder. Ricky Sim deserves the world of praise for this one” ED FRINGE REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“a beautifully heartbreaking show that does a wonderful job of toeing the line between grief and humour.” BROADWAY WORLD ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Sim transcending a simple comic routine and creating a genuine connection with many in the audience through his openness and cathartic expression” WEE REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“‘Coming Out to Dead People’ is a great addition to shows that explore Asian identity, shows that really do deserve representation in mainstream media.” THEATRE & TONIC ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Soho Playhouse
Thursday, May 23- 9:00 PM
Friday, May 24- 9:00 PM
Sunday, May 26- 7:00 PM
Thursday, May 30- 9:00 PM
Friday, May 31- 9:00 PM
Sunday, June 2- 7:00 PM