Abby Govindan: How to Embarrass Your Immigrant Parents
Holohan Produces • Semi-professional company
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By Holohan Produces • Semi-professional company
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Holohan Produces presents an hour of storytelling by Abby Govindan exploring a universal theme: wanting to understand your parents but struggling to see eye-to-eye. Abby takes the audience on an intimate, hilarious, soul-bearing journey about her struggles with mental health, fitting in and finding common ground with the ones you love even after they've hurt you. Most importantly, it is a love letter to Abby's Indian heritage and her wonderful parents. No gimmicky Indian accents, guaranteed. The show runs for 60 minutes at Monkey Barrel 4, for ages 14 and over.
Why see this show?
Intimate, warm and bracingly honest — Abby Govindan's hour about family, heritage and mental health is the kind of storytelling that stays with you. A love letter to difficult relationships, free of easy answers.
£13
Wednesday 6 August 2025
All performances at 15:35
60 mins
1 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the show?
The show runs for 60 minutes.
Where is it performed?
At Monkey Barrel 4, Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
What is the age guidance?
Suitable for ages 14 and over.
How much are tickets?
Tickets are £13.
Are there content warnings?
The show contains distressing or potentially triggering themes and strong language and swearing.
What is the show about?
An autobiographical storytelling show about family, Indian heritage, mental health and the struggle to find common ground with parents who have also hurt you.
About This Comedy Show
Abby Govindan: How to Embarrass Your Immigrant Parents is a comedy performance at Monkey Barrel 4 during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 60 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.
Expect an evening of laughter with professional comedians delivering their best material. Most comedy shows at Edinburgh run for 50-60 minutes, perfect for fitting multiple shows into your day.
Venue: Monkey Barrel 4
Monkey Barrel 4 is one of Edinburgh's Festival venues, hosting a variety of performances throughout August. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of other Festival locations.
Tips for Attending
- •Arrive 10-15 minutes early for the best seats
- •Front row seats may involve audience interaction
- •Check content warnings for adult material
- •Many venues have a bar for pre-show drinks
Booking Information
Ticket Prices: From £13
Age Guidance: 14+
Content Warnings: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing
Book early to avoid disappointment. Popular shows sell out quickly during Edinburgh Festival.
Part of Edinburgh Festival 2025
Edinburgh Festival transforms Scotland's capital into the world's leading cultural destination every August. With thousands of performances across hundreds of venues, the festival offers unparalleled choice for culture lovers.Abby Govindan: How to Embarrass Your Immigrant Parents represents the comedy excellence that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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