Reading Time: < 1 minuteA fun, cosy comedy show Lou Sanders’s show ‘No Kissing in the Bingo Hall’ is a fun, cosy evening where Lou chats about apparently whatever crosses her mind, and also is vaguely themed towards ageing as…
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Last Laugh, written and directed by Paul Hendy, imagines a night in which famous English comics Eric Morecambe, Bob Monkhouse, and Tommy Cooper are thrown together in a grimy dressing room as they prepare for an unspecified performance.
Reading Time: 2 minutes parody of a one-person show while also being an exemplar of the form. Such good fun!
Reading Time: 2 minutesAfter winning numerous awards throughout his seasoned career, Jordan Brookes has brought his acclaimed comedy-musical adaptation of “Fontanelle” to London.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“A dark satire of the Hollywood studio system, Screen Test is an absurdly witty burlesque in which the revelation is not skin but an ever increasing roster of physical comedy and hilarious character acting.” An unhinged portrayal…
Reading Time: 4 minutesWe sat down for a quick chat with Bebe Cave about her upcoming project. My career as an actress and writer, and my genuine fascination with the kooky world of showbusiness was the first point of inspiration…
Reading Time: 5 minutesCameron Sinclair Harris shares their stories behind this space odyssey. What inspired you to create PLANETS!!! and how did you come up with the concept of playing all eight planets? PLANETS!!! was born in May 2023 when I…
Reading Time: 4 minutesA Youngish Perspective talks to Sam Williams, writer and performer of NOLI ME TANGERE, a work in progress comedy show by a Christian that most Christians will absolutely hate, exploring the complexities of life as a queer person of faith.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAn anarchic smorgasbord of delights Leaving Edinburgh’s Monkey Barrel on Friday night, I messaged a friend “I don’t know what I’ve just seen, but I think I really liked it”. I’m not quite sure who Mr Chonkers…
Reading Time: 2 minutes“Stewart Lee Vs the Man-Wulf is not stand-up for casual comedy-goers—it’s an exploration of the art form itself, filled with sharp wit, knowing absurdity, and a touch of existential despair” Oxford Playhouse patron Stewart Lee returns by…