The Kids Might Die (a Tale Told By an Idiot)

Traveling all the way from Los Angeles, The Kids Might Die (a tale told by an idiot) – winner of the New Zealand Exchange Award – will debut at the NZ Fringe Festivals in Wellington and Nelson for a limited engagement in both cities.

"Poignant and hilarious"
"Theatrical genius"
"Jill is a phenomenal, mesmerizing performer, equally spectacular at writing, improvisation, comedy, clowning, and audience interaction."

WINNER of Best Comedy and Best Individual Performer at the Edinburgh Fringe

Summary of show: The talented kids of Little Stars Youth Theatre have been working hard to bring you their production of Macbeth. But when an emergency broadcast announces the incoming end of the world, the young cast evacuates, leaving only their director behind. The show must go on... right? This comedic solo piece explores the paradox of live performance in a seemingly-doomed world. As Jill attempts to save the show, it devolves into an anxiety spiral on death and identity.

After a sold-out, highly acclaimed reception at the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival, TKMD has toured to Fringe festivals across the world, racking up multiple award laurels along the way.

Writer & Performer Jill Young and Director Calliope Weisman have collaborated to devise a truly delightful, captivating, and moving piece that consistently delivers, over and over again. Accolades or not, the show is sure to resonate with not only theatre lovers, but also anyone who has ever been scared of something that was outside of their control, so mostly everyone.

Includes themes of: comedy, clown, LGBTQIA+, queerness, OCD, Shakespeare, theatre