Dates/Times/Venue/Location

Sun 03 May @ 5.15pm, SQUEAK - Brighton

Wed 14 May @ 8.15pm, SQUEAK - Brighton

Sun 24 May @ 8.15pm, SQUEAK - Brighton

 

LA is burning. When a pair of old Angelenos lose everything, they must navigate overwhelming grief, toxic ash and paperwork purgatory, surrounded by clueless celebs, soulless politicians and insurance vampires. 6000 miles away, their (very) anxious daughter is trying hard not to unravel.

 

Fringe Theatre Awards 2x nominee Burn Baby Burn is a stripped-back, sharp-witted mix of storytelling, satire and songs, exploring the human cost of climate change and the humans fanning the flames. Asking questions nobody wants to answer like: why was LA’s biggest reservoir empty? What the hell is a ‘firenado’? And how did 80s icon Steve Guttenberg become a low-key hero?

 

With a childhood shaped by wildfires and her parents home destroyed in January 2025's blaze, Hunter's done what any good performer would do...turned her heartbreak and existential dread into a hilarious and heartbreaking show. Following her acclaimed debut solo show, in partnership with Slackline Productions, champion of women 35+.

 

Running time: 60min

Suitable for Age 12+

Warnings: Mild swearing, fire alarm SFX, mature references to the tragedy of natural disaster.

 

REVIEWS

★★★★ The Obscurity

‘Great jokes, surprisingly catchy songs and a powerful message.’

 

The Reviews Hub

‘A retelling of an environmental and social catastrophe, with a dash of Californian whimsy.’ 

 

★★★★ Deadline News (for Hunter’s solo show Surfing the Holyland)

'Hunter oozes charisma.’

 

FringeReview (for Hunter’s solo show Surfing the Holyland)

‘a must-see show…profoundly joyous and joyously profound’ 

 

CREATIVES

Written by Erin Hunter
Directed by Kristin Duffy
Sound Design by Liam Eshghi-Luck
Lighting Support from Jason Addison

Produced by Slackline Productions

CAST:  

Performed by Erin Hunter

Company website: www.slacklineproductions.co.uk