Theatre

Mickey & Judy at the Edinburgh Fringe Fest

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Mickey & Judy has been invited to perform in the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland from August 3-27^th.  The Edinburgh Festival is the biggest theatre festival in the world, but it’s very expensive and we need your help to get there!

Mickey & Judy, Michael Hughes' hilarious and touching musical memoir was the hit of the 2011 Toronto Fringe Festival. Playing to sold-out audiences and rave five-star reviews, this "Best of the Fringe" honoree was also named Critic's Pick, Outstanding Production and Outstanding Performance (for Michael Hughes) by NOW Magazine and was nominated for the 2011 Broadway World Awards for Best Independent Theatre Production.

Mickey & Judy chronicles Hughes’ childhood obsession with musicals and his journey from psychiatric ward to Off-Broadway. Chock-full of comical anecdotes about his childhood spent channeling Judy Garland, dramatic readings from his actual doctor’s charts, and a musical score that borrows from Broadway classics and the Judy Garland songbook. Mickey & Judy is about learning to accept yourself and follow your dreams.

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is the most exciting, creative festival in the world, There will be over 2,000 shows this year, utilizing nearly 300 venues throughout the city.  Ticket sales will be nearly $2,000,000, and among the attendees will be producers and theatre devotees from over 60 nations.  

We estimate that a MINIMUM of $15,000 CAD will fund this project….and that’s where YOU come in!

Help us afford things like: FLIGHTS (the cheapest coach-class flights we can find), MEALS, LODGING (hostel or dorm), PRODUCTION COSTS, MARKETING, and networking opportunities to secure Mickey& Judy’s life AFTER Edinburgh. 

While we are aiming to raise $15,000 but know that any amount above and beyond this amount will be put to good use. Plus you still get one of those awesome rewards over there! --->

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

THE REVIEWS ARE IN!  

“Dear Mr. Hughes: You made us love you. Great heart, soul, pipes!”
–Glenn Sumi, NOW Magazine

“Hughes has a unique combination of charisma and complete lack of pretence.  He makes each song, no matter how well known, into a personal expression of emotion.  His passion makes all the old standards sound brand new.” (5/5 Stars)
–Christopher Hoile, NOW Magazine

“Hughes is engaging, personal, utterly charming and, my goodness gracious can the boy sing! Like all the great classic musicals, you’ll likely leave Mickey & Judy with a smile on your face and a tune in your heart”
–Wayne Leung, Mooney on Theatre

“Mickey & Judy is a fantastic show. Michael Hughes is spectacular. His story will inspire you to be yourself and follow your dreams” (5/5 Stars)
–Theatromania

“Hughes has triumphed by creating a one-man show that is simple in its concept, but which audiences will adore” (4.5/5 Stars)
-PressPlus1.com

“A warm and enrapturing cabaret” (4/5 Stars)
–Tapeworthy

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