A fast-paced, fun, and raucous interactive comedy set in 79AD Pompeii.
After a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run in 2024, Fishing 4 Chips are back with their new show, It’s Gonna Blow! The story takes place on the last day in Pompeii as the citizens gather in the forum for their usual meeting. In this interactive comedy, the audience play the citizens of Pompeii and are invited to get involved with the experience in a gently immersive way. The Town Crier begins the meeting as the mayor is ‘indisposed’ and slowly the story begins to unfold. We are introduced to a variety of characters including the bin-goblin hunting butcher, the elderly couple who keep missing each other, and the mayor who is trying to keep everyone calm by pretending that Vesuvius isn’t erupting.
The show contains modern references that are hidden in historical context, such as the protestors who are calling out the mayor’s ‘fake news’, and the mimes who are being vilified by the political class for outstaying their welcome. The short vignettes with different characters keep the pace fast and exciting, alongside some hilarious Pompeii-based puns.
The strong characterisation by the actors will leave you stunned once you realise there are only four of them. With impeccable timing and ease, they are able to dip in and out of different roles and take on whatever the audience throws their way.
This is a hilarious and unforgettable Fringe experience that will thrust you into another world and ensure you have a fantastic time throughout!
It’s Gonna Blow is at the Edinburgh Fringe until 24th August at Queen Dome, Pleasance Dome. Buy your tickets here: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/it-s-gonna-blow