The Buddha Wears Prada – Dark English Stand-up Comedy Solo
Work-in-progress English dark stand-up by Sofia May about her years inside a female-led Buddhist cult
A dark stand-up work-in-progress English comedy hour about Sofia May’s experience as a former member of a Buddhist cult’s inner circle, working as the assistant of a very chic, diabolical, female cult leader. After living the life of a religious Buddhist zealot in a secluded community deep into the Colorado Rocky Mountains for years, Sofia hit the road and blew the whistle.
It isn’t a famous cult yet, but through exposés, podcasts and general trash-talking, it will be in a year. What’s more, now a self-proclaimed “Buddhaphobe”, she intends to ruin your relationship with Buddhism too. This show will debut at the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe festival. Come watch it take shape.
Venue: Hier Wo Du Strahlst (Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße 20, 10178 Berlin) Doors: 19:00 Showtime: 20:00 – 21:00
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About Sofia May: Sofia May was born and raised in New York City on Ren and Stimpy and bad boundaries. Her comedy style is dark and whimsical. People often say, “She’s so innocent! Just like O.J. Simpson!”. She has performed all over Europe, in London, NYC, SF, and the Edinburgh Fringe the last 3 years. She performs on a nightly basis in Berlin and produces the weekly show Stand-up at The Shine. And she really did spend 7 years in a Buddhist cult in Colorado in the inner circle as the leader’s assistant.
Awards: Best Performer at the Edinburgh Fringe – Fringe Europe Shortlisted Nominee For Best Newcomer – British Comedy Guide’s Comedian Choice Awards
Reviews: “Sofia May delivers a masterclass in pitch-black comedy.” — The Nerd Party “A Stand-out Stand-up” — One4Review
