As the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 unfolds, one of the most striking entries this season is “LA Baby”, a solo show by award-winning actor and comedian Ambrosine Davies — now running at ZOO Playground until 24 August.
Known for her work on “Funny or Die” and “The Inbetweeners”, Davies trades sitcom punchlines for pitch-black honesty in this autobiographical piece, recounting her nine harrowing years in Los Angeles. What begins as a pursuit of comedy and acting spirals into a chilling narrative of emotional abuse, stalking, and survival, all delivered with biting wit and brutal clarity.
From babysitting in the heart of a high-profile Orthodox divorce to dealing with a narcissistic boss and an increasingly violent home life, “LA Baby” is more than just a cautionary tale — it’s a high-wire act of theatre that balances grief, humour, and unfiltered truth. Davies transforms trauma into theatrical catharsis, using gallows humour as both shield and sword.
“LA Baby” stands out on this year’s Fringe radar for its unflinching commentary on cycles of abuse, emotional resilience, and the hidden costs of chasing the “American Dream.” With Davies’ extensive comedy training (Groundlings, UCB, AADA) and accolades across writing and performance, this is not just a personal reckoning — it’s a masterclass in vulnerability on stage.
Audiences can catch LA Baby at ZOO Playground – Playground 2, daily at 15:35 (except 12 and 19 August). The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+, with strong content warnings for distressing themes and language.
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