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Tue 11 Aug
|Canal Cafe Theatre
Your Favo(u)rite American Woman
A one-woman show from Off the Beat Productions in which Ciarlene Coleman plays C, an Asian American academic's assistant rebuilding her life in the UK. Original music, choreography and slideshow lectures carry a story about immigration, ambition and the exhausting work of being likeable. Five nights at the Canal Cafe Theatre.
Time & Location
11 Aug 2026, 19:30 – 16 Aug 2026, 20:20
Canal Cafe Theatre, 13 Westbourne Terrace Rd, Greater, London W2 6NG, UK
About the event
C is an Asian American woman and a history professor’s assistant, now living and working in the UK. She comes from immigrants, is an immigrant herself, and is very eager to please. But just how eager? Despite her nervous and intellectual demeanor, C’s past and emotions run deep. From show business aspirations to fleeing political instability, C has left a lot behind in America. And she still has a fresher history lecture session to teach you, through original music, choreography, and slideshow presentations. Ready for class?
Your Favourite American Woman is Ciarlene Coleman’s second original, solo production. It is also the spiritual successor to her first, Your Best American Girl, which premiered at the 2019 San Diego Fringe Festival and was awarded Best World Premiere, Best of Fest, and Critic’s Pick. Off the Beat Productions, co-founded by Sofia Zaragoza and Alara Koroglu, is dedicated to producing thought-provoking and socially relevant theatre that amplifies diverse voices within working-class communities.
Performance dates:
11 August 2026, 7.30pm — Canal Cafe Theatre
12 August 2026, 7.30pm — Canal Cafe Theatre
14 August 2026, 7.30pm — Canal Cafe Theatre
15 August 2026, 7.30pm — Canal Cafe Theatre
16 August 2026, 7.30pm — Canal Cafe Theatre
Genre: Theatre. Duration: 50 mins. Full: £15 / Conc: £12. Strong language, adult themes, partial nudity. Suitable for ages 18+. World premiere.
Find out more info or book your tickets on https://camdenfringe.com/events/your-favourite-american-woman/
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