Event Description

Written and performed by Raina Greifer

Directed by Pippa Thornton

Winner of Best Solo Show at FUSE International 2022

CONTENT WARNING: 16+ Contains discussions of sexual assault and rape, and strong language. If you would like to find out more or ask any further questions please contact Raina Greifer via email rainagreifer@gmail.com

Hi. My name is Raina. I don’t like when people see me naked and then don’t talk to me.

When Raina arrives at her spoken word gig to see her exes in the audience, all the questions she’s had about her past sexual experiences begin to surface. A show about bad sex and the murky parts of consent, expect impromptu burlesque, PowerPoint presentations, Michael Cera cameos, cringe, and desperation. Sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking, MANIC combines spoken word, DIY puppetry, and TedTalk comedy to ask whether it is possible to say you were violated without implicating a partner.

‘A powerful yet harrowing experience, MANIC is an important addition to the conversation of sexual inequality.’ (NSDF Noises Off)

‘A challenging and multifaceted show with a figure of raw talent at its heart.’ (**** Confessions of a Five Foot Two Actress)

‘Astonishing moments of word play, startling metaphor and poetic storytelling drip and drop throughout’ (**** Bath Fringe Hub)

Cast and creatives

Raina Greifer- Writer and Performer

Pippa Thornton- Director

Erin Green- Stage Manager

Riddell Erridge- Producer

Bronwen Wilson- Movement coach

Cici Noir – Choreographer

Noelle Adames- Artist wellbeing

Mary Bennett- Lighting design

PC: Aleppard Photography // @Aleppard_photography