Musical comedy, Comedy, Lecture, Theatre, Storytelling, Stand-up

Emoji: The Hieroglyphs of Our Time, or how I learned to stop worrying and send the risky text

Aarushi Agni (New York, USA)

A sell-out at the NYC Fringe Festival 2025. Part love letter, part stand-up set, part concert, and part iPhone advert (jk!), the show explores whether emoji are a uniquely universal shorthand or merely digital crumbs of connection in a fractured society. In this hilarious, heartfelt, ADHD-friendly show packed with energetic musical numbers, sparkling visuals, and audience participation, Aarushi Agni delivers a chaotic TED Talk/musical about emoji and risky text ¯\(ツ)/¯ blending sharp comedy, cultural insight, and impressive vocal dynamism.

Created and performed by | Aarushi Agni

Music production by | Paulson John
Directed by | Dominique Nisperos
Production support | Jess Ducey and Elisha Caterisano

aarushiagni.com/emoji-show
facebook.com/Aarushifire
instagram.com/aarushifire

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    • Comedy
    • £10.00 - £14.00
    • 5-30 August 2026
    • 55 minutes
    • C ARTS | C venues | C aquila
    • subvenue studio
    • 12+ (guidance)
    • warning
      Audience participation
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