earthside

In earthside, writer and performer Candice Bernstein delivers a bold, darkly comic, and deeply personal exploration of what it means to exist in the messy, unpredictable space between birth and death. This one-woman show navigates the surreal overlap of new motherhood and profound grief - where joy and sorrow collide in unexpected, absurd, and often hilarious ways.

With humour as its anchor, earthside confronts the emotional whiplash of becoming a first-time mother while mourning, offering a raw and unfiltered look at the in-between. Guided by Jennifer Steyn’s direction, the show is a tapestry of levity, reflection, irreverence, and moments that cut straight to the heart.

“Fabulous comic timing. Candice had us in stitches over mommy WhatsApp support groups and moved many to tears as she spoke about death, dying, loss.” – Robyn Cohen, The Cape Robyn

A dark comedy unlike any other, earthside is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit - and the power of laughter in the face of life’s greatest contradictions.