Bean vs. The Robots

From Lemabean Productions, Bean vs. The Robots is a weird little comedy about grief, that recently had its World Premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!

Written and performed by Michelle “Midge” Lema.
Music and lyrics by Midge Lema.
Directed by Riley Rose Critchlow.
Co-Produced by Alison Zatta and Riley Rose Critchlow.
Additional Music and Backing Tracks by Maxton Waller.
Poster Design by Iman Salehian and Kat Wong.
Poster & Marketing Photography by Marie Buck.
On-Stage Photography by Cody Jacobs and Jack Livingston.
PR by Shark Party Media.

About Bean vs. The Robots:

In Bean vs. The Robots, space travellers get to board Bean’s spaceship for exactly 50 minutes. Bean has been flying her spaceship for so long that she lost all of her memories from Earth. Except memories that involve The Robots. Bean will take the space travellers on a ride, perform her favorite songs for them, and maybe even cast them as characters. Space travellers will hear strange songs like "Space Travel Is Hard" and "Space Vampires Are Sad." But even Bean won’t be prepared for the memories that pop up along the way.

Bean vs. The Robots lives in the space between absurdist sci-fi imagination and genuine moments of grief, asking how time shapes the memories of the people we’ve lost.

Edinburgh Fringe Reviews:

• ★★★★ “Lema is a fearless comic force… A stunningly original triumph… Wildly inventive… Profoundly moving” - Beyond the Curtain

• ★★★★ “Brilliance” - One4Review

• HIGHLY RECOMMENDED SHOW “This is a gem of a fringe show, fun and mischievous, ably hosted by solo performer Midge Lema… Bean is a hero, a clown and a fellow on that journey” - FringeReview

• “Wonderfully weird” - Theatre Village

• “A fun and bonkers Fringe experience” - Jolien’s Theatre Diary

• “Incredibly heartfelt, while still remaining beautifully silly” - Binge Fringe

• “An imaginative and heartfelt piece of work” - Stand-Up UK
  

About Midge Lema:

Midge Lema worked with Disney for over a decade, most recently as Manager of Creative Brand & Development, overseeing content development for Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Disney+ digital and social platforms. She was previously the editor and head writer for Disney News and Oh My Disney, as well as head writer and host of The Oh My Disney Show. She managed editorial calendars and writing staff, oversaw content strategy, and wrote countless articles and scripts. She also appeared on-camera interviewing Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel Studios talent at press events, red carpet premieres, in-studio interviews, and the Oscars. Click here for more info about Midge Lema

Bean vs. The Robots is Lema’s third solo show. Her first solo show, Bean, was awarded Best of Hollywood Fringe and called one of the “top ten shows not to miss” at Fringe World Festival by The West Australian.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:

MYTHICFEST Los Angeles

September 13 @ 1:30pm
The Hobgoblin Playhouse
Los Angeles, California, USA

PREVIOUS PERFORMANCES:

Edinburgh Festival Fringe (WORLD PREMIERE)

August 7-15, 2026 @ 10:45
August 17-22, 2026 @ 13:45
August 24-29, 2026 @ 20:45
TheSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall - Theatre 2
Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh Fringe Warm Up Weekend (Preview)

July 11, 2026
The Hobgoblin Playhouse
Los Angeles, California, USA

Hollywood Fringe Festival (Workshop Performances)

June 7, 14, 20, & 21, 2026
Hudson Backstage Theatre
Los Angeles, California, USA

Los Angeles + Sacramento (Workshop Performances)

January 23, 2026
Sheldon High School Studio Theatre
Sacramento, California, USA

December 5 & 6, 2025
Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center
Los Angeles, California, USA