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Edinburgh Festival: Elouise Eftos Launches “Aphrodite” Show

8/22/2026

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Elouise Eftos launches her new show Aphrodite at the Edinburgh Festival.
She says she has never been in love and doubts love’s concept.
The hour blends critique of straight men with disco jokes about Donna Summer, Marvin Gaye, and Teddy Pendergrass.
She says the festival spotlights female comics exposing male toxicity.

History

Historical Context

Gloria Steinem co-founded Ms. magazine in 1971, creating a national forum for feminist issues such as abortion rights. The magazine’s platform broadened feminist discourse, paving the way for later female comedians. In 2024, Elouise Eftos’s Edinburgh show “Aphrodite” draws on that legacy, using disco references to challenge ongoing male dominance.

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Elouise Eftos launches her new show Aphrodite at the Edinburgh Festival.
She says she has never been in love and doubts love’s concept.
The hour blends critique of straight men with disco jokes about Donna Summer, Marvin Gaye, and Teddy Pendergrass.
She says the festival spotlights female comics exposing male toxicity.

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