US actor, comedian and songwriter Riki Lindhome – one half of musical comedy duo Garfunkle & Oates – is bringing her one-woman show Dead Inside to Soho Theatre for a three-week run starting this month.
First performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, it is described as a poignant mix of true stories and silly songs, delving into Riki’s unexpected and arduous fertility journey, offering a fresh perspective on a sensitive and still-taboo topic.
From egg freezing to adoption, from getting dumped right before an embryo implantation to pregnancy loss and undiagnosed medical conditions, Lindhome tackles every aspect of her completely unpredictable path that finally led to the birth of her now four-year-old son. With poignant storytelling and catchy melodies, she brings to light the challenges of infertility and the topic of surrogacy while emphasising resilience and hope.
Riki Lindhome’s career includes roles in films such as Knives Out and series Wednesday, The Big Bang Theory, Brooklyn 99 and The Muppets Mayhem. She is half of Garfunkel and Oates, her musical comedy duo with Kate Micucci, and she is also the co-creator of TV series Another Period, which aired on Comedy Central. Additionally, she has contributed to animated movies and TV shows such as The Lego Movie 2 and the Spongebob Movie.
Lindhome performs Dead Inside at Soho Theatre from March 31 – April 18. Tickets here.
Top image: RIKI LINDHOME ©E.CAREN (image supplied)