The show delves into the heart of 21st-century warfare, where individual narratives play as significant a role, if not more so, than traditional media. The stories in "in|Secure" are drawn from the experiences of Valery's own Facebook friends, individuals who shared their stories online and, like any content online, faced judgment and commentary.
This show is a unique blend of audience participation, music, comedy and vulnerable drama: it underscores the complexity of surviving war without a universally accepted playbook.
'At Least I'm Not Bald' (2024) is Valery's second Fringe run show and it centres on the “big C”, the terrifying letter we all dread. What does it mean to have your life on the line? All that you care for and that you love put in jeopardy at the drop of a hat, a whisper in the dark, a word we all dread to hear.
Cancer is tough to go through and for anyone involved, friends, family, it can be a hard thing to go through. But this is a safe space and all are welcome here - At Least I’m Not Bald will take you on a journey on what it means to be alive. Based on the performer’s experience of surviving cancer and other cancer patients’ testimonies, the play discovers what it means to live when faced with heartbreaking tragedy.
We follow the poignant journey of a woman returning to her homeland of Ukraine for her annual check-up, only to face the shocking diagnosis of cancer. During her journey, she meets a variety of characters at the hospital while she prepares for surgery. As the anesthesia takes hold, she enters a captivating world where folklore, reality and storytelling blend into giant spectacle. This show will leave you stunned, crying and laughing in the face of death. And don’t forget the beaver.