A science journalist's grand adventure into the depths of the ocean reveals its secrets, perils, and hope.
What if you learned something so important that you packed your bags and set out to tell the world? This is the story of acclaimed science journalist Alanna Mitchell’s grand adventure into the ocean to learn its secrets, face its demons, and come to grips with the devastating implications of climate change that threaten our world.
Sea Sick is her rollicking, true story, refreshingly told in an intimate setting—you might feel like it’s just the two of you hanging out—where Mitchell’s marvelous discoveries are presented with whip smart humor and informed by some of today’s most fascinating scientific discoveries. Based on her Grantham Prize winning best selling book, and updated to reflect the current moment, this show will leave audiences hopeful, inspired, and ready to act.
Info
Venue
Emerson Paramount Center
Jackie Liebergott Black Box
559 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
“This show is designed to hit you hard with the facts and agitate your wounds with the artistry. It compels you to think, to act, and ultimately to heal.”
— The Feminist Fringe
“What is the most important show on the Fringe? It might just be Sea Sick.”
— Lyn Gardner (Stagedoor)
★★★★★
“a remarkable feat of storytelling and reportage”
— The List
“Sea Sick is a quiet call to action, a reminder of our responsibilities, and a crucial examination of an underexposed issue.”
— The Arts Desk
“★★★★ – Edinburgh Fringe: Top 5 Shows to See”
— The Financial Times
“★★★★”
— The Scotsman
“★★★★”
— Edinburgh Festivals Magazine
“Sea Sick is a crucial lesson on climate change that we all must hear.”
— The Skinny
Best of Edinburgh Festival List
— The Times
“Mitchell illuminates the need for seismic systemic change without overwhelming viewers in the same way.”
— Create a Stir
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