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
Language Performed in English
Dates 5-30 August (not 17, 24) at 15:00
Format Live in-person
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Comedy
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£10.00 - £14.00 -
5-30 August 2026 -
55 minutes -
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila -
studio -
12+ (guidance) -
Audience participation
