Mother, Superior
Mother, Superior by Michael John Ciszewski is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Bedlam Theatre. It has 22 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 14:00 to Sun 30 Aug, 14:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Does God take calls from gay guys!? NYC comedian and award-thirsty Fringe favourite Michael John Ciszewski is on the line, desperate to make his mother proud of him. Join him in the ultimate act of diva worship: an attempt to canonize his mother as an immortal saint in one hour – of comedy. Will THAT do? Does the Pope shit in the woods!! Mother, Superior is a sacrilegious, sentimental solo spectacular from 'a whip-smart comic' (BingeFringe.com) that's brave enough to ask whether our parents would rather we book a Netflix special or return their calls.
Details
- Performer: Michael John Ciszewski
- Venue: Bedlam Theatre
- Space: Auditorium
- Genre: COMEDY, Solo show, LGBTQ+
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 90 seats (Auditorium) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 22, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: ramp
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet, Hearing loop
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: If not taking the accessible entrance there are steps on two levels. First there are a couple of steps from the public pavement into the building's enclosure. Second, after a short distance, there are a few more steps that lead into the building, directly into the box office area. Please visit our website for a video/audio tour of the access routes and entrances. Wheelchair access type:Permanent Ramp Stairs: 11- 20 Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
What the reviewers said
We have captured 6 published reviews and 42 audience reviews for this show from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s own listing. The excerpts below are the reviewers’ words, not ours — follow each link for the full review.
Ciszewski is in charismatic command throughout
— The Scotsman (4 out of 5 stars)
As the show wraps up, there are smiles all round. Mother, Superior is the show that every gay man wants to create: a love letter to their mother.
— Broadway Baby (4 out of 5 stars)
Proud, particular, uninhibited and unbounding, Mother, Superior firmly showcases Michael John Ciszewski’s talents as a storyteller and comedian, in an eager love letter to the woman who clearly gives him so much…
— Binge Fringe (4 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Fri 7 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £13.00