ONEymoon Edinburgh - Christel Bartelse

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Four-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee Christel Bartelse brings her signature high-energy wit to the
2015 Edinburgh Fringe.
For immediate release – Aug 3, 2015
One Of Canada’s Best-Loved Solo Performers Is Inviting
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe To Her ONEymoon
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(Edinburgh, Aug 3, 2015) Four-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee Christel Bartelse is
bringing her signature high-energy wit to the 2015 Edinburgh Festival Fringe -- for the very first
time! Her latest production: the Canadian Comedy Award-nominated ONEymoon – a tour-deforce comedy with a sprinkle of dance, improv, and audience participation, not to mention a
sneaky tug at the heart.
Written and performed by Bartelse (the creator of Fringe hits Chaotica & Significant Me),
ONEymoon tells the tale of Caroline Bierman, an uncompromising perfectionist who re-invents
society’s longstanding convention by doing the unthinkable: she marries herself. Alas, Caroline
soon struggles to accept the realities of her new life once the honeymoon phase is over.
Join Caroline at her wedding, her ONEymoon, and then back home one year later as she
prepares her anniversary dinner and shares her frantic pursuit of domestic bliss – all while
oblivious to the obvious: every relationship, even one with yourself, takes a whole lot of work.
"I feel there's a universal element to this show," says Bartelse, "because we all at one point
have had fears surrounding relationships, marriage, or remaining single – not to mention
confusion about what we really want."
Although Bartelse has toured the Canadian Fringe circuit for years, this is her first trip to
Edinburgh. Coming off her real-life wedding a few months back (to a British fellow, no less!),
the timing seemed ideal to fulfill her dream of performing at the iconic festival. Bartelse is
excited about her stay in Scotland, experiencing the Fringe, and looking ahead to an extended
stay in the near future.
“True showbiz pizzazz." – NOW Magazine
"Rare originality and theatrical zest." – Edmonton Journal
“Tina Fey, Jane Lynch and Amy Sedaris... Bartelse would not look out of place next to these.”
– King of Indiana
“A tour-​de-​force showcase for Bartelse’s many talents and an evening of laughs and
memorable moments for the audience.” – NYTheatre.com
“(5 stars) A masterful improviser, Bartelse is a bouncing ball of energy. This wonderful and
entertaining production is definitely worth checking out.” – Victoria Times Colonist
ONEymoon at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Written and performed by Christel Bartelse
Directed by Paul Hutcheson
Creative consultants LJ Nelles
Free, non-ticketed
Running time: 55 mins -- suitable for ages 15 and up
Aug 8, 20:25 Liquid Room (venue 276) Annexe Extra
Aug 9, 20:25 Liquid Room (venue 276) Annexe Extra
Aug 10, 20:25 Liquid Room (venue 276) Annexe Extra
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Aug 22, 20:25 Liquid Room (venue 276) Annexe Extra
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Aug 24, 20:30 George Next Door (venue 430) space L
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Aug 29, 20:30 George Next Door (venue 430) space L
Aug 30, 20:25 Liquid Room (venue 276) Annexe Extra
For interviews or additional information, please contact:
Christel Bartelse -- [email protected]
ChristelBartelse.com Twitter: @cbartelse
Mobile: 07497 594529