Those attending the Swindon Fringe have a chance to live 'Appily Ever After' as new show tests modern dating conventions

Swindon Fringe goers will be asked to tackle the issues surrounding app-dating with a new show ‘Appily Ever After’ that blends original song, spoken word and audience interaction, coming to The Vic on April 3.

‘Appily Ever After’ is one-man, performance piece centred around creator Paul Lawless’ experiences app-dating which utilises projection to illustrate my experiences.

Exploring themes including app-addiction, disillusionment and sexual assault within the gay community, Paul has developed the piece as part of his Practitioner in residence role at Bay Studios (Weymouth College) and is supported by Activate Arts, Dorset.

Paul’s thumb has found the one.

Three & 1/2 inches long, durable and black.

Drawn together by a multitude of dating apps and his owner’s unrealistic yearning to be united with his soul mate. 

But where does this leave Paul? Can he gauge the intellectual capacity of a potential suitor by the extent of their typos? And is he capable of answering the key existential question of our generation: Does one gym selfie truly capture the inner workings of your soul?

Serenading you with original song, spoken word and just the right amount of desperation, join Paul as he questions your relationship with dating apps - exploring tech-addiction, disillusionment and how far are we prepared to go to be fulfilled.

‘Appily Ever After’ is the debut show by Frenetic Fox Theatre, taking to The Ocelot Stage at The Victoria in Swindon’s Old Town on April 3 as part of the Swindon Fringe Festival.