turned 44 and took the top off.
40-year-old ballerino is a show about aging, addiction, and change. I take ballet class nearly every day, but that still isn’t enough. some part of me always wants more
1st batch of photos for Edinburgh Fringe. check out new material April 25 & May 2 in Philly
photo shoot w/ Ashley @wideeyedstudios at @brokenmirrorstudio (who generously gave me a space last minute ty !!)
we are ever new, we are ever new
(Beverly Glenn-Copeland)
#ballet #comedy #edfringe #mixitup #phillytheatreweek
Last week of performances for HOMO ECONOMICUS by Emily Bate!
Even if we're sold out online, come in person for a shot at standing room tix. Also - the space is BYOB!
Get your tix using the link in our bio.
Photo by Joanna Austin
#WestPhilly #Performance #SellingFast
It's a beautiful day for some live theatre in West Philly! Check out:
40-Year-Old Ballerino at Studio 34 at 7pm
HOMO ECONOMICUS at God's Auto Body at 8:30pm
Happy Opening to HOMO ECONOMICUS! Running now through May 10 at God's Auto Body in West Philly.
Emily Bate - Creator and Performer
Alex Torra - Director
Ella-Gabriel Mason - Choreographer
Chris Davis - Additional Performer
Andrew Beal - Stage Manager
Harbour Edney - Lighting Designer
Lee Clarke - Sound Designer
Rebecca Kanach - Costume Designer
Michael Long - Projections Designer
Xander Setchko - Master Electrician
ONE SHOW LEFT!!!! Your final chance to catch THE 40-YEAR-OLD BALLERINO in Philadelphia is May 2 at Studio 34 at 7pm before it heads to Edinburgh Fringe.
Chris Davis delivers a wildly original solo show packed with comedy, storytelling, and ballet-fueled reinvention.
📍 Studio 34
📅 May 2 - Sat - 7pm
Last shot. Don’t be the person hearing about it later.
Photo by Ashley Smith from Wide Eyed Studios
A peek into rehearsals for HOMO ECONOMICUS!
Previews start THURSDAY, April 30 at 7:00pm
Venue: Gods Autobody in West Philly
Solidarity pricing starting at just $5.
#rehearsal #behindthescenes
Tonight’s the night 🩰 THE 40-YEAR-OLD BALLERINO opens tonight at Studio 34.
Chris Davis brings dance, comedy, and beautifully unhinged storytelling together in a solo show about reinvention at any age.
🎭 Part of Philly Theatre Week
📍 Studio 34
📅 Tonight, April 25
Your Saturday night plans just got better.
Just 2 Philadelphia performances before it heads to Edinburgh Fringe 🩰
Catch THE 40-YEAR-OLD BALLERINO by Chris Davis before it goes international.
A hilarious, heartfelt solo show blending ballet, comedy, and storytelling into something totally original.
📍 Studio 34
📅 April 25
📅 May 2
See it here first.
Photo by Ashley Smith with Wide Eyed Photography
THE 40-YEAR-OLD BALLERINO arrives at Studio 34 on April 25.
Chris Davis blends comedy, storytelling, and ballet into a wildly original solo show about starting over, getting older, and trying something completely unexpected.
🎭 Part of Philly Theatre Week
📍 Studio 34
📅 First show: April 25
📅 Final show: May 2
Be there for opening.
Photos by Ashley Smith with @wideeyedstudios
Video editing by @graycecarsoncomm
Throwing it back to THE 40-YEAR-OLD BALLERINO taking on Times Square 🩰
From New York to Philly, Chris Davis is bringing the same bold, hilarious solo show to Studio 34 for Philly Theatre Week.
One man. One barre. A full midlife reinvention.
📍 Studio 34
📅 April 25 + May 2
Catch it before it heads to Edinburgh Fringe 👀
Philly Theatre Week Preview!! Loved each of these acts. Can't wait for all the fun to start!
Philly Theatre Week runs April 23 - May 3, 2026 all across the city.
