One-woman stand-up tragedy BUZZ tracks the true story of Trish Lyons and her turbulent journey from living in fear to reclaiming her life. Using dark humour and poetic storytelling, Lyons recounts her personal experiences as her life was shattered by a series of tragic events. In a raw exploration of the circumstances that led to her unravelling, Trish’s story unfolds through visions and fragments of memory, expertly moving between past and present as she uses art to uncover a deeper understanding of seeing and being seen.
Ultimately a story of survival and the redemptive power of art, BUZZ navigates a stalking in Toronto, a suicide in London, a nervous breakdown, and time spent in a mental hospital. Drawing on her experience as a lecturer in Fine Art and lead singer in the post-punk band Viralux, Trish Lyons brings her unique experiences and unflinching honesty to her first one-woman show.
Described by Lyons as kaleidoscopic—part lecture, part confessional, part hymn to survival—BUZZ is directed by Lee Brock, Co-Artistic Director of The Barrow Group, a multi-award-winning theatre company based in New York City. The show is co-produced with Marshall Cordell, known for his long-standing involvement in high-quality Edinburgh Fringe productions.
Lyons shares a personal connection to the Fringe, having once worked in the Assembly Press Room where she met her future husband and co-producer, Marshall Cordell. The couple returned last year to get married at the Fringe, making this year’s show all the more meaningful.
