2026 Philly Fringe lineup just announced! FringeArts Members Presale on now. Tickets go on sale to the general public 7/17 at 10am.

The Fetus Show

Jessica Farber

Clown, Comedy, Theater

Connect

The Fetus Show is an absurd and physical exploration of life at its very beginning. Through clown, movement, and sharp comedic instinct, Jessica Farber traces existence before language, identity, or choice — returning audiences to the strange threshold between possibility and becoming.

Part origin story, part existential comedy, the piece examines what we inherit before we are even born: family histories, expectations, instincts, and emotional residue passed unknowingly from one generation to the next. The fetus emerges as both character and metaphor — suspended between destiny and accident, innocence and inevitability.

Balancing vulnerability with irreverent humor, Farber embraces clown logic to confront the mystery of being alive. Tender, grotesque, surreal and deeply human, The Fetus Show invites audiences to laugh at the miracle, confusion, and absurdity of arriving in a world already in motion.

Cannonball is the largest hub of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, championing a revolutionary artist-led model that prioritizes equity, experimentation, and community connection. Now in its sixth year, Cannonball presents more than 100 artists across five stages, representing nearly 30 percent of the overall Philadelphia Fringe Festival. From rebellious circus and delicious dance to fearless theater and activist art, Cannonball pushes the boundaries of live performance while creating a vibrant, artist-centered ecosystem for independent performance makers and adventurous audiences alike.

Learn More

Details
Run Time: 60 mins
Ticket Price: $25

PWYC Options $5+

Venue: Asian Arts Initiative Third Floor

Dates: September 24, 2026 - September 27, 2026

September 24, 2026 5.45pm

1219 Vine Street

General Admission: $25

PWYC Options

September 26, 2026 2.30pm

1219 Vine Street

General Admission: $25

PWYC Options

September 27, 2026 6.30pm

1219 Vine Street

General Admission: $25

PWYC Options


About the Artist

Jessica Farber is a visual artist, clown, improviser who got their start with improv comedy at Finest City Improv, San Diego, Ca in 2015. There they found classes in clowning as well and since moving to San Francisco in 2021 has studied clowning at The Clown School of San Francisco, The Circus Center and The Church of Clown.

THE FETUS SHOW is Jess’ first solo work and was developed at Church of Clown, she has shown at Sketchfest and Church of Clown in San Francisco, San Diego Fringe, Edmonton Fringe and The Elysian in Los Angeles.

  • Jessica FarberCreated and performed by
  • Dan Griffiths (2025)Directed by
  • Sabrina WenskePerformance Consultant
  • Jamin JolloMime Consultant
  • Stephen James KranzPhotography
  • Carmen AguilarWedgeGraphic

Accessibility & Content Considerations

Contact the Fringe Festival Box Office for up to date accessibility information.

This event is appropriate for ages 18+

Nudity

Adult Language

Strobe/Flashing Lights

Audience Interaction

There is potential for getting wet with water.

Covid-19 Safety policy

This event does not require masks to be worn


×





Please Wait
Talking to the Box Office...

×