Syrian Soap

Extremely enjoyable, wonderfully charismatic character, performer, and setting. Fabulous fun from start to finish. ... full review

A beautiful, moving, and hilarious show that transports you to another realm. Imaginative and goofy, while at the same time tender and deeply touching.... full review

Gorgeously crafted show from a singular voice. Dumb and Beautiful in equal measure ... full review

A riot! Introspective, but incredibly goofy so as to never veer into being self serious. Edib is an incredible physical comedian and was able to roll with the punches so well.... full review

A tour de force. What a performance! Fearless and endlessly inventive. The piece is so well-considered and emotive. The audience is drawn into “the Ancestor’s" world with all of their senses firing. The clown gently draws out laughter through the audience’s tears and leaves us with an embodied sense of the universal time scale that humans continue to struggle through. Not an easy thing to do - Edib and director Natasha Mercado have crafted this show just right. HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION. I foresee AWARDS in "the Descendant’s" future!... full review

This was a jaw-dropping, cathartic clown show that reaches into the highest echelons of absurd Andy Kaufman-esque immersive humor while grounding it with an ocean of sadness that only amplifies the laughter and tears. Nomination for Best Solo Performance.... full review

Edib Farhan’s Syrian soap is an incredible clown show set in an intergalactic bath house! It deals with issues of identity, war, queerness, and solving peoples problems through the power of reaching out to the uncles, aunties, and elders long gone for their wisdom. The show is funny and heartfelt, able to tackle dark questions of belonging and war while never bringing down the energy. ... full review

Wonderful! Impeccable clowning, writing and comedy. Syrian Soap was equal parts hilarious and moving. I’m so glad I saw it!... full review

Syrian Soap is a touching, devastating, hilarious, beautiful clown show that should not be missed!! ... full review

THE standout Fringe show. A perfect balance of comedy, introspection, and body work. A must see!!... full review