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A show about holes... and the lengths we go to fill them. At fifteen, Michael R Speciàle converted himself to Mormonism – no missionaries required. A closeted gay teenager in the Pacific Northwest, he built an entire belief system to contain what he couldn't face. Surprise! It didn't work. Part stand-up, part cabaret, part sermon, part TED Talk, Speciàle transforms the theatre into a queer church of longing, doubt and spectacular failure through musical numbers, radical oversharing, whiteboard theology and of course, Judy Garland. 'An audacious but essential work of art' (WWeek.com). European…
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Bottoming for Jesus is by Michael R Speciàle, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at ZOO Southside, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ER, 7 August to 29 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 18+. Tickets from £10. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language and Audience participation.