An extravaganza it is indeed! All the emotional highs and lows and dramatic plot twists weddings can bring out – magnified by a force of 10!
Dr Ahmed takes you on the emotional rollercoaster of his recent wedding adventures so vividly I felt like I was part of it. Actually, the audience are part of it, as everyone was invited to come dressed in their wedding best, with a prize for best dressed, in an understated fun filled "BAFTAs meets Bollywood" theme.
The doctor, one of Fringe’s favourites, is premiering this new show focusing on his personal life more than his career in medicine. It is deeply personal, and all delivered with the charismatic flamboyant trademark flair Ahmed is known for. In the show he powerfully deploys the weapons of ethos, pathos, and logos so easily you are charmed, fully immersed in his colourful journey from the start.
The audience experiences his of joy of finding love, his pain at rejection, his rage as a fully blown Groomzilla, the sadness of family heartbreak, and even feel his compassion for those that would not accept his choices.
Superficially this is a laugh and wedding woes story, however Ahmed also demonstrates a more serious message, encouraging you think about diversity, discrimination, acceptance, and what it is to be family. It is above anything else a show that celebrate loves and inclusivity.
Ahmed utilises an incredible range of facial expressions and physicality in his storytelling. He is a delightful dancer, playful and fun, busting out some great moves and openly flirting with the audience. He’s a good singer, skilfully using popular songs, such as the exuberant ‘Finally’, to lift the mood and segue to different parts of the story. A wide variety of characters brilliantly came alive in his epic tale through his amazing range of convincing accents. You will love hearing all the highs and lows of Moussakagate, what he had on his Punjabi wedding Pinterest board, and the dramas of the wedding wardrobe malfunctions.
Come to laugh, cry, and party with the doctor. Tickets selling out fast.