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Boys, are you shirkin for a gherkin? Attempting openness while navigating the pressures of his troubled masculinity, Johnny finds himself off-piste in the world of spoken-word poetry. I AM JOHNNY is an unsettlingly funny, absurd and politically sharp solo performance that dives head-first into fragile power dynamics, performative masculinity and ownership of the female body. Blending surreal humour with piercing insight, this is a hilarious, raw and unforgettable interrogation of gender, class and vulnerability.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. I AM JOHNNY is by Tessa Parr, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, EH9 1PL, 6 August to 31 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets from £10. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language, Strobe lighting and Audience participation.