25th Sept
Book nowFrom Edinburgh Fringe to West Ilsley Village Hall
HouseFly
A gloriously unusual, one-woman character show about insect life and what a house fly makes of us humans.
West Ilsley exclusiveStay for a post-show Q&A with Tess
- Date
- 25 September
- Time
- Doors and bar: 7:00pm · Show: 7:30pm
- Place
- West Ilsley Village Hall
What on earth is House Fly?
A little surreal.Very human.Totally unforgettable.
A house fly has learnt human behaviour and she has something important to tell us.
Tess O’Shea’s dirty, absurd character show takes a fly’s-eye view of modern life, the worldwide insect shortage and our complicated relationship with the creatures buzzing around us.
It is wonderfully strange, playfully brought to life through physical comedy, clowning and one extraordinary pair of wings. Bring your curiosity and prepare to see the world a little differently.
A bold Fringe show, close to home
A two-award-winning show with two four-star reviews, fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival - now, just down the road.
Funny, original and sneakily thoughtful
Kafka and Dalí hover in the background; laughter and a very knowledgeable fly take centre stage.
An exclusive conversation with Tess
After a short break, stay for a special Q&A with the show’s writer and performer. The licensed bar remains open until 11:00pm.
A good night out. A little good in the world.
Every ticket helps climate restoration.
All profits from the evening go to climate restoration through Films for Change, supporting its Uganda-based Rwenzori Rainmakers work to regenerate habitats, restore forest cover and strengthen local communities.
The buzz from Edinburgh
Four stars. Twice. Two awards. The buzz is real.
Original, joyfully odd and packed with personality.
Theatre & Tonic review
House Fly feels like what the Fringe was made for - and the buzz is real.
Fest review
Two independent four-star reviews and two awards at the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe.
Besties winner · Bronze EFFTAThe practical bits
Your Friday night, sorted.
- Where
- West Ilsley Village Hall
- When
- Doors and licensed bar: 7:00pm · Show: 7:30pm · Bar open until 11:00pm
- Runtime
- Approximately 40 minutes, including a short interval
- Age guidance
- 14+ - contains some strong language and adult themes
- Breaks
- A brief break after the show before the Q&A
- Tickets
- £10.50 per person, including a 50p booking fee
- Extras
- Exclusive post-show Q&A with Tess
- Drinks
- Licensed bar open from 7:00pm until 11:00pm
- Refunds
- Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. If your plans change, your ticket will still help climate restoration through Films for Change. Thank you for your support
All profits support Films for Change’s climate restoration work.
Please note: each individual ticket must be booked and paid for separately. If you are coming with someone else, simply repeat the booking process for each person.
Book nowThere’s a fly in the village hall.
Come and hear her out.
25 September · 7.30pm · Tickets £10.50 · Booking now open · Post-show Q&A · Bar open until 11:00pm