Pretty Lethal (2026): When Ballet Turns Brutal
You've heard the phrase “If looks could kill,” but have you heard “If dancing could kill?” Pretty Lethal takes that idea and runs with it.

In this acclaimed performance, Mia Skäringer offers both laughter, singing and seriousness. Some of her most famous characters also appear during the show, but they are not the focus when Mia performs this mixture of monologue and stand-up. The ambiguous name of the performance sets the agenda for the show and with the help of Mia's fantastic storytelling skills, the show balances between great comedy and equally great seriousness. Sex and above all female sexuality are often in focus. The reason for this, according to Mia, is quite simple: -There is a huge need to hear the woman's version. All the nagging about sex everywhere has always been based on men's needs and ideas, which is why so many women have never found their own horniness. There is a lot of sadness and resignation to vent.
You've heard the phrase “If looks could kill,” but have you heard “If dancing could kill?” Pretty Lethal takes that idea and runs with it.
This list was made with the intention of celebrating comedic craft and a love of seeing more women of colour and newcomers on the scene.
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