REVIEW: Spy Movie: The Play! 


Rating: 5 out of 5.

Unmissable, laugh a minute and silly hilarity from start to finish.



Norwhich theatre company present Spy movie: the play! running at Edinburgh Fringe Above at pleasance courtyard. This is one show which is absolutely not to be missed. The quick wit and immersive comedy is exceptional from start to finish. The plot follows Jane Blonde and Ian Flemish as they save the world from impending doom and all is executed as a play on a low budget cleverly replacing CGI with, in one word, genius solutions to stage craft and stunt doubles with multi-rolling which is also brilliantly achieved by the highly talented cast. 

The approach of intentional mistakes weaved through the plot makes it a laugh out loud performance and is a supremely funny farce with cleverly integrated one liners and puns throughout. The set uses exceptionally creative approaches to present a low budget James bond parody where shop bought props and cue cards are only some of the pure hilarity we experience all the way through. 

Matthew Howell (Mr Hugs/Albert) breaks the fourth wall from the start warming up the audience as they enter and setting the scene for what will be an exciting and comedic afternoon. If you are looking to escape to a place of simple tech and comedy at it’s most playful then Spy movie: the play! is the show for you. Don’t miss out!

Spy movie: the play! runs 30th July- 25th August

Get your tickets here: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/spy-movie-the-play

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