Doing time with Lavinia
Poppa Productions (New York, USA) | with C ARTS
Lavinia Draper, alcohol-soaked performer of a certain age, maintains her dream despite the struggle. The strife of aging artists, most particularly women, facing unrepentant discrimination and harassment, and the resultant dysphoria and substance use, is profound. But Lavinia is the rare hopeful dreamer who never gives up on herself and inspires the audience to do the same. A one-woman show performed by Susan Campanaro that shatters genre as deftly as the title character severs the comic/tragic line. Brimming with hysterical comedy, dark sensitivity and harsh reality, the play features a moving score by Lynn Portas.
'A tour de force' (The Village Sun, New York).`
'A masterpiece of
creativity and talent by the incredible Susan Campanaro. It is a
must-see!' (Audience Review).
'Susan is a gem whose Lavinia is
Broadway overdue! Lynn is a musical genius who creates the perfect
frosting of lyrics and sound to the delicious layer cake that is
Lavinia's story. Smart, funny, poignant, an evening well spent.
BRAVO!!!' (Audience Review).
Performed and Directed by | Susan Campanaro
Lyrics and Music Composed
by | Lynn Portas
Produced by | Jimmy Burke
Part of the C ARTS programme, a home for international independent arts, showcasing creativity, celebrating diversity, at C venues at the Edinburgh Fringe and on the C digital online platform year-round. Full programme at http://www.CtheArts.com
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Watch Trailer
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Digital
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$5.00 -
13 February 2026 -
55 minutes -
Online Event -
Online Event -
13+ -
Mild Coarse Language, Mild Nudity, Drug References, Emotional Abuse, Adult Themes
