Bean vs. The Robots: A Solo Show Musical

Went in with high hopes since a friend raved about this one and I can see the concept works for a lot of people. Midge is clearly a committed performer, but for me, the show's music and emotional pacing kept me at a distance rather than pulling me in. I think this is partly a taste mismatch but I left feeling more like I'd lost time than found catharsis.... full review

I loved how the thread of the story evolved. The show was equally balanced silly and earnest, which is a favorite. It showed how Bean was struggling to remember and ultimately revealed what she was missing. Great job! ... full review

A really special one woman show that subtly reveals itself to you over time. It is weird and quirky in all the best ways. It is also clearly a deeply personal show to this writer/performer, but you are still able to take away your own meaning from it. Just honest enough to be relatable and vulnerable, just vague enough to keep some things beautifully and expertly hidden within the art. I really, really loved it. ... full review

Midge invites us into her spaceship of oddity and music and tells us we can't leave. By the end of the show, I didn't want to. Bean vs the Robots is beautiful postcard to the playfulness of childhood and the processing of grief. Silly at times but also touching and sweet, Midge's performance will stay with me for a while. I hope audiences in Edinburgh appreciate what they are getting. ... full review

I found Bean by happy accident and could not be more thrilled that i boarded the ship. I certainly did not expect to cry, but could not help it as grief took hold early. I rightfully trusted Bean to return us safely to Terra Firma. Thank You ... full review

I loved this weird and lovely show traveling through space with Bean. It's a gem. Beautifully written and performed and well-directed, this show is special. I hope it has a long life.... full review

Equally bizarre and bravura, this self-proclaimed "weird little musical" is likely the funniest (and strangest) treatise on grief you'll ever see. Michelle Lema balances humor, music, and raw emotion in a singularly unique theatrical experience not to be missed. ... full review

I was in space yesterday in Bean’s spaceship. It was another world. A unique and original Bean-world. The trip was mesmerizing. I’m glad I was onboard. It was a blast! Her next space trip takes off at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Be a Space Traveler. The countdown begins.... full review

This show is both delightfully absurd and a profoundly vulnerable exploration of grief and the human experience. I’ve seen it twice, and each time it has stayed with me long after I left the theater. Whether it’s the funny songs still stuck in my head or the way it prompts me to reflect on how I process grief, it’s a show that lingers in the best way.... full review

Bean (the joyful Midge Lema) takes the audience on a wild ride through space, time, and a very particular grief. Through weirdly fun little songs, robot dance moves, penetrating focus, and some unexpected audience engagement, Bean manages to hook us with her comedic storytelling just in time to drop us into her very authentic and poignant observations of the grieving process. Through her heartfelt monologues, I was encouraged and able to recognize some of my own manifestations of grief. Do Not Miss!... full review