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Fanboy
23 May 2025 @ 7.30pm to 8.35pm
About Fanboy
Joe has always been a nerd.
In his teens, he hid it. In his twenties, he owned it. Now in his thirties, Joe is still obsessed with Star Wars, Nintendo and The Muppet Christmas Carol. But he’s started to sense something: a great disturbance in the fandom… Alone, sorting through his old things, Joe finds an old videotape in an old VCR, long forgotten. He presses play, and something amazing starts to happen…
Fanboy is a love-hate letter to pop culture and nostalgia. Award-winning writer-performer Joe Sellman-Leava (Fringe First, Labels) explores our relationship to our past and future selves, and asks why his generation is so obsessed with its childhood.
Combining epic storytelling, razor-sharp impressions and a dose of theatrical magic, Fanboy comes to the Mill after a critically acclaimed UK tour, including Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Soho Theatre.
By Joe Sellman-Leava. Directed by Yaz Al-Shaater.
Watch the trailer
Reviews
“Complex and very moving.” ★★★★
The Scotsman
Winner
Best Director, Darkchat Edinburgh Awards 2022
Shortlisted
Holden Street Theatre Awards 2022
“A must-see piece, focused on nostalgia, pop culture, and the state of our world.” ★★★★★
Three Weeks
“We’ve seen many ‘geek inspired’ stage shows, but this is the finest we’ve seen.” ★★★★★
Starburst Magazine
“It’s a fascinating piece…full of surprises.” ★★★★★
Broadway Baby
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
Job Seekers Allowance – £8.00
Standard – £16.50
Dates & times:
Friday 23 May 2025 at 7.30pm
Running time:
1 hour 5 minutes
Good to know:
Delicious Jude’s ice cream tubs on sale for just £2.00 during this show!
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It plays a significant role in the town’s cultural, social and economic development by offering the community the chance to engage with and be entertained by several art forms.
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