Superstar in Therapy, The Libra Theatre Cafe
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We chat with Rania Kurdi who brings their show Superstar in Therapy to Camden Fringe this year, inviting you to “come for the laughs, stay for the breakdown”. Rania’s show is at The Libra Theatre Cafe on 9 August, more information and tickets available here.
What can audiences expect from the show?
Superstar in Therapy is my raw, funny and sharply honest solo show that peels back the glittery curtain on fame, identity, and what it really means to belong — or not.
I take you on a journey from childhood dreams and Arab family expectations, to the madness of showbiz and the awkward truth of sitting in a therapist’s chair. Come for the laughs, stay for the breakdown. There are characters, confessions, costume changes — and maybe a few moments where you catch your own reflection in mine.
It’s therapy with better lighting. A comedy that hits where it hurts… and where it heals.
Is this your first time performing the show?
Camden Fringe will be Superstar in Therapy’s first full outing as a finished piece — so yes, it’s making its official debut. I’ve tested parts of it at scratch nights, but this is the first time it’s stepping into the spotlight in its entirety — no work-in-progress label, no holding back.
I chose Camden Fringe because it offers a brilliant platform for bold, independent work without the pressure of perfection. It’s grassroots, accessible, and full of creative risk-takers — the ideal space for a show like mine that blends comedy, confession, and a bit of chaos. It felt like the right place to let this story breathe for the first time.
What was your inspiration behind the show?
The show was born out of a collision — between who I was told I should be, and who I actually am. After years of performing, people often saw the polished version of me, the “superstar” — but behind the scenes I was questioning everything: my identity, my cultural roles, the pressure to succeed, to please, to perform even offstage.
Therapy cracked something open. I started writing from that place — the mess, the humour, the heartbreak — and I realised so many people are carrying similar contradictions. This show is for anyone who’s ever felt like they were too much and not enough at the same time. It’s my way of making sense of the chaos… and maybe helping others laugh through theirs too.
How long have you been working on your show?
Around two years, on and off. Life kept getting in the way, but I hope that just helped make the show more authentic.
If you had to describe your show as a meal what would it be?
A mezze platter! A bit of everything — funny, salty, nourishing, spicy, and slightly overwhelming if you try to consume it all at once. Plus, it brings people together for conversation, just like therapy.
What is the weirdest or most unconventional prop used in your show?
A padded bra, size DD. It’s oversized, slightly ridiculous, and always makes an entrance. It started as a costume piece but stuck around because it says so much without saying a word.
If budget or reality was not an issue what is the one thing you would love to have in your show?
A giant Lazy Susan-style rotating stage that shifts from a therapy office to a red carpet to a childhood bedroom — so I can spin between breakdowns, breakthroughs, and bad outfit choices without missing a beat.
What words of advice would you give anyone thinking about doing Camden Fringe next year?
It’s a brilliant space to test your voice and take creative risks. Camden Fringe is the best kind of wild…
Thanks to Rania for chatting with us, we’re excited to see their mezze platter of a show which plays at The Libra Theatre Cafe on Saturday 9 August.
