I'm The One Your Mother Warned You About
Spoken Word
Character Comedy
Absurdist

I'm The One Your Mother Warned You About

Mike Rophone • Professional company

45 minutes•The Worker Room
A northern poet in a jazzy shirt addresses the room like it owes him money. He reads poems about childhood, fatherhood and a future in which the nation finally admits it has made a mistake. There are memories, grievances, domestic scenes and a mostly imaginary rivalry with Simon Armitage for the role of Poet Laureate. Until that is resolved, he teaches poetry and waits. Bleak, deadpan and strangely tender, the show skirts between kitchen-sink confessional and prophecy. Spoken word for people who enjoy discomfort and the sound of ambition grinding its teeth.
Event Details

Thursday 6 - Thursday 13 August 2026

All performances at 15:10

8 performances

45 minutes

The Worker Room

15-17 Niddry St

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1 performers

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026

Ticket Price

£7.50

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much are tickets for I'm The One Your Mother Warned You About?

Tickets for I'm The One Your Mother Warned You About are £7.50. You can purchase tickets through the official festival website.

Where is I'm The One Your Mother Warned You About being performed?

I'm The One Your Mother Warned You About is being performed at The Worker Room, located at 15-17 Niddry St. The venue is in the heart of Edinburgh's festival district.

How long is I'm The One Your Mother Warned You About?

The performance runs for approximately 45 minutes.

How do I book tickets for I'm The One Your Mother Warned You About?

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When is I'm The One Your Mother Warned You About showing?

I'm The One Your Mother Warned You About runs from 6 August 2026 to 6 August 2026. Check the official website for specific performance times.

What is I'm The One Your Mother Warned You About about?

I'm The One Your Mother Warned You About is a Edinburgh Festival Fringe production. For the full description and latest information, please visit the event page or the official festival website.

About This Performance

I'm The One Your Mother Warned You About is a spoken word performance at The Worker Room during Edinburgh Festival 2026. Running for 45 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.

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Venue: The Worker Room

The Worker Room 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.

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Booking Information

Ticket Prices: From £7.5

Age Guidance: 16+

Content Warnings: Strong language/swearing

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Part of Edinburgh Festival 2026

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.I'm The One Your Mother Warned You About represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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