Dr. Kara Kibara is a self-proclaimed and successful online dating expert. She has helped thousands of people find love, but she herself is still single in her 40s. In this interactive cabaret show, Dr. Kara goes back to her past and reflects on what went wrong (or maybe right) that caused her to still be loveless. She shares her insights on dating, relationships, and love, and she offers her advice on how to find the one.
This is a funny, interactive, heartwarming, and thought-provoking cabaret show featuring original songs, snippets of familiar 80's and 90's tunes as well as choreography, projections and monologues that will leave the audience laughing, crying, and inspired. It's A must-see for anyone who has ever been on a date or who has ever dreamed of finding love.
Original Music: https://soundcloud.com/the-ally-artists-group/
*Created and Performed by Joyce Lao
*Special Co-star - Daniel Boyd Yahraes
*Co-Directed by Sabrina Morabito
*Edfringe 2025 Production Staff - Juni Li
*Co-Directed and Co-Produced by Sabrina Morabito
"FOUR STARS!!"
EDFEST
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"A fun late night hour worth a watch"!
Derek Awards, Edinburgh Fringe
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"Edfringe Talk25's Hottest Preview in Town"
Get Your Coats On!
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“Lao is really good in singing. I also loved the sing a song half way through then we are done with it and move on. That was genuinely funny.”
Fringe Review, Edinburgh Fringe
“This certainly woke me up! So funny, sensual and daring. A talented performer who sucks you in and spits you out happy! Go see!”
Michael Stephen
(UK & German Entertainer)
Audience Reviews:
Gaia
"It was so funny and hilarious and doctor Kara is full of wise advices that can guide you through life!"
isabella clarke
"This was the funniest show I have ever seen at the fringe. Genuinely cannot recommend enough. Go with friends and a pint or two!!"
Shaun Faragher
"Come see this 5 star show! Very entertaining and the star of the show is very talented."
Briyah Paley
"I LOVED this show. It was laugh out loud funny. Joyce is a brilliant performer and I was entertained from start to finish. I don't want to spoil any surprises, but whether you're single or not, you should experience this show! So many laughs!"
Jay
"Funny, charming, multi-talented - a must-see late night show! She is quite raw and fun!"
Yola Yu (Comedian)
This show is WORTH waking up for. Joyce is not only an excellent singer and songwriter, but she's an amazing performer and has so much heart when she gets on stage. I loved the costume changes, the hilarious Q&A, karaoke sing along, and oh, she also usually gets a super funny "patient" guest for her shows too. I had so much fun and joy watching this show. So much production value and like I said, worth getting up for. Go go go - catch it here, or wherever else you can see it!”