Ricky Sim: Coming Out To Dead People (Hit Edinburgh Fringe, NYC, London Comedy Show Live in Chicago)

Event Date: June 14, 2025 8PM

Following sold-out shows and multiple rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, London's Soho Theatre, and Off-Broadway at Soho Playhouse, comedian and storyteller Ricky Sim brings his critically acclaimed solo comedy show ‘Coming Out To Dead People’ about grief, secrets, and queer joy to Chicago for one night only on Saturday, June 14th at The Annoyance.

“Coming Out To Dead People’ is an autobiographical comedy solo show written and performed by Ricky and based on his experience as a closeted gay teenager immigrating to the US with his mother, shortly before his mother's diagnosis of cancer. Combining stand-up and storytelling, the show explores Ricky's time growing up as a gaysian in the noughties, learning how to keep his first boyfriend with the help of rapper Sean Paul, while also grappling with the decision to come out to his conservative Chinese-Malaysian mother.

The show navigates the complexity of coming out, alongside the intersection of racial and cultural identity. Facing impending loss, Ricky is forced to reconcile the two worlds he grew up in and to question the meanings of grief, family love, and acceptance. ‘Coming Out to Dead People’ is a raunchy and darkly comic wonder.”

Theatre & Tonic Coming Out To Dead People is directed by Ryan Cunningham (she/her), who is a queer writer/director and Emmy and Peabody award-winning producer. She’s EP/Director on the docuseries Expecting Amy (HBO Max) and the standup specials Ilana Glazer: The Planet is Burning (Amazon), and Club Cumming Presents A Queer Comedy Extravaganza! (Showtime), hosted by Alan Cumming. Ryan's producing credits include Broad City, Search Party, and Inside Amy Schumer.

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