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90's Kid
‘90’s Kid’ is a fresh and energetic production from Metal Mouth Theatre. Michael loves his quirky, bohemian twenty-something of a mum. Steve and Debs are his best mates – well – they used to be. He’s not sure where his Dad went and that post card he got didn’t help as much as it should have. Michael’s new Dad’s don’t have any names. things went wrong around 97. And Michael hasn’t looked back – well he can’t. As we move into the next millenium, we find out just what went on here. An exploration of adolescence, London and great music.
A Short Swim in the Air
New Irish Writing. Transfers to the Camden Fringe from a successful run at The Pleasance Theatre.
This all-female cast journey into the lives of an Irish family riddled with pain and hurt.
Solas link up with director Helena Browne again after the success of 'The Maids', 'Spoon River' and 'The Donahue Sisters'.
Abigail Burdess – Space Clown
Abigail Burdess,(‘That Mitchell and Webb Look’,’ Live! At the Mausoleum!’ “brilliant character comedy, highly original surreal sketches”, The Stage) with Dominic Burdess (The Illusion Brothers “hilarious”, Guardian) present all-new sketch comedy featuring some of the funniest performers in Britain.
"The star of the night – characters mutate seamlessly – hilarious" Scotsman
Alfilere de Colore
A London based multinational Flamenco Company, Taconeo Grupo Flamenco had an acclaimed performance 'Concierto Flamenco Puro' (Pure Flamenco) at the Camden Fringe 2007 and returns this year with a new live show 'Alfilere de Colore - Flamenco Fusiòn'. This is an imaginary journey to the root of Flamenco by a collaboration with Balkan musicians.
Alone Time
Alone Time is an often overlooked necessity. For some its a quiet period of reflection. For others it's an opportunity to let their hair down. There are things we wouldn't dream of doing in the presence of others, but which are incredibly important to us.
Alone Time playfully explores varying states of loneliness with all its delights and dejections; dance routines, bath time, food habits and savage garden, Alone Time should not be missed.
An Evening with the Kitsch Kittens
High camp duo The Kitsch Kittens perform fabulous songs of the 60s girl groups while sharing their chaotic theories on men, love and life. Edinburgh Festival Award-winning, sell out Show.
“plain genius” Boyz
“powerful vocals and quirky dance routines sugar coated with a sprinkling of naughty girl talk” Three Weeks
An Imaginative Woman
Shambolic Theatre unravels a Victorian mystery behind closed doors in this quirky comic tale of intrigue and suspense. An eerie and overwhelming presence in one room changes two womens' lives forever.
Come, loosen your corsets, untie your cravats and delight in physical storytelling, puppetry, live music and a gigantic bustle!
Andrew Doyle & Ben Van der Velde
An evening of fresh and innovative stand-up comedy.
Andrew has been described as ‘slick, sharp and confident’ (BBC online), and apparently writes ‘excellent one liners’ (The Times).
Ben is a regular performer with The Oxford Imps and The Institute, and ‘brings lively mischief to the show’ (Fringe Report). So there.
Bal Trap by Xavier Durringer
A couple comes back to the place where they first met, another meets for the first time. They crave for Love.
Xavier Durringer, “The French Ravenhill”, writes as we speak, it’s sharp, touching and violent.
A musician plays throughout the crude emotions of the play. Simple, urban poetic.
Baroness Tamara von Stein zu Leitershofen: Lap-Opera-Diva
"Highpoints of the evening" - remotegoat.
"Absolutely beautiful and extremely powerful" - Peep Toe Magazine.
A night at the opera … with a twist; you’re never sure what’s coming next. Magic, Punch and Judy or just some advice on men and how to make love to your wife for the 1000th time?
Dress up (optional), hold tight and expect everything you don’t expect from opera.
Barren
'Every day I dream more and hope less.'
How important is it to have a child? Spitting Distance present a modern take on Lorca's Yerma. A tragic, comic look at fertility, longing and the disappearance of hope.
A one-woman show from an exciting new company.
BEA – a new paranormal Comedy
Business is not going well for Bea. After a disastrous day at work, she confesses her obsession for all things bee-related and how they have brought her to disgrace. Flatmate Tracey organises a visit from paranormal investigator, Steve. Can the bee curse be broken? Or will the buzzing in Bea’s head send them all to hell?
Becky & Naomi: Brainwashed
For absolutely no reason I’ve just bought a Ford Pinto, special edition Malibu Barbie, moisturizer, pet insurance and a Sandals holiday. All because the telly told me too.
Becky & Naomi bring you a SEXY, shiny, BRAND SPANKING NEW sketch show about the power of advertising. Buy a ticket today!
Camden Fringe 2008
Camden Fringe 2008
Cannibal! The Musical - In Concert
EXCLUSIVE TO THE CAMDEN FRINGE and Prior to its WORLD PREMIERE at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Sample some of the scenes and songs from this soon-to-be hit show, written by Trey Parker, co-creator of South Park and Team America.
The best…and only Cannibalistic Cowboy Musical on the planet!
Chambers and Nettleton
“Divine and very funny” (Time Out)
Chambers and Nettleton are that rarest of things on the comedy circuit; a double act, and this show is about them. Jerry Lewis called his partnership with Dean Martin a love affair. Eric said when Ernie wasn’t beside him he felt a cold draft. Funny? It’s a double act thing...
Chris McCausland
Get ready for an hour of side-splitting ‘does exactly what it says on the tin’ comedy from the award-winning Scouser.
"Always Excellent" - The Times.
"Exhilarating" - The Stage.
*This is a limited run of just four shows so book early.
Chris Neill's Got a Bun in the Oven
Fewer F-words than Gordon, slimmer hips than Nigella, more pukka than Jamie. Sadly, not as good a cook as any of them.
Funnier though. Although you judge that. You might even get something to eat.
“An expert storyteller with split-second comic timing.” Independent on Sunday
“As camp a branch of Millett’s, but much funnier.” Evening Standard
Clarissa and her Cardboard Box
This one-woman show contains: one woman, one story, several funny anecdotes and a few 3-chord songs.
Clarissa receives a letter offering her the chance to recycle her life to solve the overpopulation problem. RSVP.
Will you be a world saviour or stick to your life in a cardboard box?
Cracked
By Brian Marchbank
Eddie Stubbs was a third rate criminal and a fourth rate father. His violent demise brings his four disparate offspring together, if only for the disclosure of his will. But this unearths deeply buried secrets.
Performed by the award winning Northern Gap, this black comedy is sharp, haunting and furious.
Cradle and Fall
A new play inspired by the Greek tragedy ‘Medea’.
What would you do for glory and fame? What would you sacrifice for revenge?
When a husband takes a new bride to fulfil his dreams of power, his abandoned wife’s desire for vengeance leads to an unthinkable decision.
Don't Ask The Lady...!
Join cabaret artist Julie Ross in a celebration of 20th century female songwriters. Through her ‘special blend of humorous and touching cabaret’, discover rarely heard gems and ‘classics’ that are still as popular today as when they were first written.
Featuring Nathan Martin at the piano.
ek! productions: The Spare Room Project
Exciting new plays written within the setting of a spare room.
'Moira's Guest' by Katherine Hayes.
'Take it or Leave it' by Dean Stalham.
Photo by Emily Ash.
Elektra
Euripides’ classic thriller comes to the stage in this new adaptation.
Set in a climate of racial tension and political unrest in modern day Zimbabwe, Electra, daughter of Agamemnon conspires with brother Orestes to take bloody revenge on their Mother for murdering their father.
The Ultimate Revenge Tragedy.
Falling Off The Stage
Jane and Anya - two young women treading the boards together. Whether they like it or not! Touching and tragically comic, Falling Of The Stage follows the actresses - on the stage and behind it - as they discover themselves and each other, whilst doggedly trying to keep from falling behind, falling down and failing miserably!
Fat Hammond's Banjo Lounge
‘Fat Hammond’s Banjo Lounge’ is a sketch comedy show what we done once. When people looked at it they found it funny, we do, and so we’re doing it bigger. It has hats and colours and music. Come and see it and pay us and laugh.
Lots of Love, Us.
Feeling a Little Under the Weather?
William Stopha takes a poetic look at our ever increasing technological age and asks whether the mainframe of culture has contracted the mother of all viruses. Through poetry, music, film projection and your help, Will aims to explore our role in providing the cure...
"Satirical and funny" Three Weeks.
"Totally wired" Apples and Snakes.
FleshPro Comedy Improvisation
Audience Participation Compulsory.
Two Teams battle it out in a gladiatoresque tournament of wit, comedy and wordplay - using only suggestions from the audience and courage of the Gods these mere mortals will battle until only the champion remains.
Who wins? You decide.
Four Monks and a Nun: Redemption
“Guffaw with God…Four Monks And A Nun return with a new show!” - London Lite
“…beautifully performed sketches…A show not to be missed” – The Link.
Are these Christians really funny? Or do they deserve to be thrown to the lions? Only one way to find out...come along.
See free sketches at: www.myspace.com/fourmonksandanun
Fringe the Musical
Who will be the lucky performer to clinch the last spot in this year’s fringe festival? This Musical Comedy Revue charts the ups and downs of a group of Fringe performers. With unconventional audition skits and backstage gossip, performed to opera, jazz and classical standards, who will claim the final slot and rise to Fringe Stardom?!
Gary Ha Ha Hartley & Xave Fernandez: The Tangent
Enter the world of Gary and Xave, a place where the confusion of daily life, anger, politics, surrealism, valleys and Puerto Rico meet. These two stand ups are not about to let something as trivial as seemingly incompatible comic styles stop a loosely-linked show of two shows within a show.
Gothic Tales: Volume One
Unnerving late night tales from the twisted minds of dark humour lovers THE NIGHTMARE FACTORY.
See http://thenightmarefactory666.googlepages.com for details.
Hamlet (abridged)
David Tennant, Ewan McGregor and Jude Law…. are NOT in HAMLET (abridged)!
Join us as we ask, 'Four hours? Poppycock, You can have all the fun of The Dane in 30 minutes!' Fast paced and fulfilling like a dirty take away pizza.
Featuring: Simon Kane (stand up comic and writer for Mitchell and Webb, Radio 2 and 4) with Matthew Woodcock and Peter Davis two thirds of the comedy troupe (nee revolution) DAVIS AND McQUILLAN with a musical contribution from the USA’s very own ‘Scratch and Burn’ duo famouslastnerds (The Bombitty of Errors)
Please Note: William Shakespeare did not approve this production.
Hello
GUINNESS WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT for ‘Shortest Play’ ever.
Lasting only 3 seconds is HELLO an '…in depth analysis of the commercialised and existential post-Modernism that permeates 21st century life…' or ' …a total pile of crap! I want my 3 seconds back!..' you decide.
Written and Directed by Frazer Brown and Hugh Jeego.
Huh? A Comedy about Alzheimers Disease
A one-woman show using puppetry and clowning to explore the themes of Alzheimer’s disease, memory and identity.
An old lady is losing her marbles. She keeps constructing an image of herself, or is it someone else life? A young South African woman arrives on “the island” in search of …what was it again?
Improtwat
Improtwat is a journey, a journey for the audience and the peformers, but more for the audienc. It could be a simple bus ride or perhaps a chase scene involving a girl and man intent on sex. Whatever hapens it will be fun. Being in the show will be Marek Larwood, Greg Davies, Sophie Black, Seb Cardinal, Dustin Gee, Fernando Torres and maybe Justin Edwards if he is not on holiday.
In Case I Forget
Two performers, one aim, many surprises!
Caught amongst tea cups and air raid sirens, missing men and dance steps, comes a piece of theatre with a plan.
But, as in life, those best laid plans don’t always turn out the way we imagine...
Join us at tea time!
In the Name of the Flesh
Ernesto Sarezale presents his own brand of ‘erotic magic realism’ in a captivating cabaret of words, video and burlesque.
With oblique humour and surreal eroticism, Ernesto introduces us to a unique world populated by self-felating dwarves, detached navels, talking penises, sentimental pornstars, invisible lesbians, Eurovision anoraks and women without willies.
Iona Dudley-Ward's a Bit of a Character
A one women character comedy sketch show.
Stand to attention (...or if you prefer sit?) for training with a confidence and assertiveness coach. Take to the floor (but don't move a muscle!!) as the dance teacher shows you how its done and raise your pencils for the dictator life model!
Ipanema Bossa Nova
Sun, sea, sand, and....sultry swinging sounds of Sixties Brazilian jazz!
Gui & Maria will transport you to the tropical sands of Ipanema and Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, where you'll be treated to a 'Caipirinha Cocktail of Bossa Nova delights'.
Songs from Tom Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes, Carlos Lyra and others!
Iszi Lawrence: Matter of Tact
Stand-up Comedy by Iszi Lawrence. A personal perspective on the religious and scientific divide. From conspiracies to horror films; where truth hurts and lies comfort, is it just a Matter of Tact?
"Worth going to see her now before she's playing the big venues and charging a fortune." Three Weeks
James Haslam is Touching Cloth
"A cross between Kenneth Williams & Liza Minnelli....On acid!" (Tony Brown, Guinness Book of Hit Singles.)
Camp-as-tits raconteur James Haslam tears through life's ups and downs like a runaway dodgem, screaming all the way, flying by the seat of his pants, leaving skid marks in his wake. This show promises, James Haslam follows through.
"A star truly ascending" Lorraine Fisher, Daily Mirror.
Jim MacCool
Jim opens with a cracking number. A great singer of taste and distinction; Jim re-acquaints us with those traditional Celtic songs that involve an audience.
“Jim's performance is dynamite”
Jim MacCool is the leading exponent of Dramatic Poetry working in Britain today.
Joe Hakim & Mike Watts: Poetry is Dead
Poetry is Dead is the debut show from northern poets Joe Hakim and Mike Watts.
Taking performance poetry by the throat, this show is an unflinching observation of life in the twenty-first century, an acerbic verbal happy slap in the face of spoken word.
Listen to them on myspace:
www.myspace.com/soundslikemikewatts
www.myspace.com/joehakimrecordings
John Ryan: Those Young Minds
Award winning comedian John Ryan has spent hours in the pub talking to dads about the good, bad and ugly sides of fatherhood.
In this “hilarious and heart-warming show” (Time Out) John focuses on the role of dads and how they cope with the constant demands in an ever changing world
Jude Simpson's Growing up Games
“Hilarious” – Guardian.
“Her lines sparkle with wit and panache”- Scotsman.
In this Edinburgh hit show, Radio 4 stand-up poet Jude Simpson (“a cross between Joyce Grenfell and Eminem”) applies her bard’s eye view to grown-up life – and opting out. A unique, feelgood mix of stand-up poetry, whimsical comedy and song.
Laughing at Something Serious
Rock Camden Saturday night, then recover Sunday afternoon with some of the best comedy in Britain.
Amy Butterworth and Sadie Wilde bring Laughing At Something Serious, their unique London comedy afternoon ‘jam packed full of talent’ (Remote Goat), to the new Summer home of comedy cool, the Camden Fringe.
les Anges De L'Enfer (Angels of the Underground)
Five performers explore the subterranean life of the Paris Metro using physicality, masks, burlesque buffoonery and the lambada!
This is a textless, beautifully grotesque masquerade through the dreams and realities of extraordinary ordinary characters which is far from silent. The words only come when there is nothing left to say.
Video trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jada9SPoH8U&
London Cityscape
See London through eight eyes. Stand on the border between past and present with the orange frogs, to guide you into the dawn of the New Year. Knock on the door of Mr and Mrs Tomorrow, leave Jonny yesterday behind the threshold of nostalgia. And take a leap of faith.
Love is in the Hair
Faby Licious is not your usual glam idol: he's the only queer rockstar to have come out (alive!) of Vatican City. Clumsily political and heavily mental, his original lyrics complete melodies 'borrowed' from the likes of the Sex Pistols and Elvis.
This is Faby's first full-length show, consisting of songs taken from his current album, "The Italian Blowjob", a handful of love stories and his bitterly controversial opinions!
Mercy
by Lin Coghlan
Deccy and Mac want to disappear. Cookie wants his mum. Terry and Jean are running away together. Rory is just running. White dust is falling, Manchester’s sinking and it’s too late for regrets.
The award-winning Northern Gap are proud to present this epic and visionary play.
My First 3Some
Want a threesome? Of course you do! Here are three pieces of new writing in a one-hour ménage a trois. Get three shows for the price of one as Unaccompanied Theatre embraces hard-hitting issues, relationships and life as it could be.
Bring a friend and be part of “My First Threesome”.
On Standby
Blurred vision... Aching muscles... Talking frogs... Somebody’s not sleeping here.
In an alternative take on London by night, Elliott’s Orchestra Theatre Company presents a city on edge through the eyes of a troubled sleeper, and the curious stories unfolding before him in the early hours…
Peaches En Regalia
Four strangers at Doug's Diner are united by the politics of the men's room, a peach dish, time management and a very special pair of panties.
Pierrot Lunaire
A Mime Opera in three parts. Dynamic new visual theatre dramatization of Arnold Schoenberg’s score and Albert Giraud‘s poetry by Cornucopia Theatre Company.
Mime, live music, dance, masks and puppetry collide in one twisted city night. Opera like you’ve never seen it before!
Catch it before it transfers to the Arcola theatre’s Grimeborn season.
Playlist
10 plays, 10 writers, 1 cast, 1 hour – there's just not enough time, so which plays will go on? – you decide.
Select your top four tracks from our Playlist and prepare to see the very best of London's new writing talent in motion.
Visit www.firstborn-theatre.co.uk for details.
Presently by Heather O'Shea
Eleanora's future promises female emancipation and rapid technological advances. Edward's history is messy and scarred by media cover-ups and lies. The present and the past collide in a tale of espionage, equality and email.
'Presently' is a play with one unchangeable story but constantly evolving methods of illuminating it.
Professional Help presents Boredom
Following the success of their debut show at last year’s Camden Fringe Festival, Professional Help are back. Yes back. With a new show, “Boredom”…
…Veronica, Angela, Lady P and Lucy experience another day at work. Boooriiiing. Ooh except for the nuns and Daleks.
Boredom is a distinct possibility. Tickets are non-refundable
Robin Cousins LIES!
An hour of fun and love and lies with stand-up Robin Cousins (2003 Hackney Empire Finalist). He's kind to animals and loves a stroll in the amber dew! Come along, it'll be fun!
"He takes a whimsical approach to observational comedy, cracking through the material fast enough so it remains inventive, rather than indulgent." Chortle.co.uk
Robin Ince - Bleeding Heart Liberal
Time Out Comedy award Winner and double Chortle award Winner Robin Ince talks about the World Bank, media manipulation and the poo fairy. As seen on BBC2’s Lab Rats, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and that sort of thing , and heard on Loose Ends, The Now Show and so on.
“when someone writes a history of modern comedy, they should make way for Robin Ince” The Guardian
“Snortingly funny” Daily Telegraph
Robin Ince's School for Gifted Children
"Before the marketing men turned it into a conveyor belt of trite one-liners, this was how alternative comedy used to be: an eccentric, idiosyncratic free-for-all, where it felt like anything could happen. Ince is playing a small but important role in reviving these anarchic roots. The renaissance starts here." William Cook, The Guardian
Rosie Smith: Speed Coach
Rosie Smith Speed Coach. Several famous clients. One highly trained and controversial Life Coach. One hour. Will Rosie’s quick fixes work? Will her challenging and direct attitude move her clients on? Or will it go tits up? www.rosiecoaching.com for more information.
Rosie Wilby: I Am Nesia - The Science of Errr
Funny Women Finalist Rosie Wilby previews her second stand up show. An investigation into the human memory - spoof Greek mythology, beginners’ neuroscience and games included.
‘Excellent and a bit posh’ Time Out;
‘Kylie-sized pocket-Venus who packs a punch’ BBC.co.uk;
'Hilarious from start to finish’ insidecomedy.co.uk
Saci and Friends
An adventurous journey around the Rainforest.
This show uses characters of Brazil’s indigenous myths and legends to encourage kids to learn more about the importance of caring for our planet.
Gustavo is a Brazilian boy who lives in London. He tells us about his adventure at his grandfather’s farm. There, he met the Saci, and Gustavo helped to achieve a victory against environmental thugs.
Suitable for children aged 3 - 10!
Scott Capurro Goes Deeper
Leave it to Scott Capurro to ask the tough questions that the Labour Party wants us to ignore. Questions about race and gays and women and racing gay women. The way it works is this: You turn off your phones, swallow your sensibilities, and Scott morphs into a rant. Bring pain killers cuz this one’s gonna hurt.
Scrapbook
What happens if our sacred memories that make us the so-called ‘individuals’ we assume we are, are in fact the same memories as everyone else... Devised through a process of physical, mental and soulful exploration. SCRAPBOOK invites you to an evening of nostalgia…their memories, our memories, your memories?
Screamarama: The Horror of Norwich
Enter the weird world of Screamarama - Norfolk's answer to the London Dungeon.
A surreal adventure featuring dance addict Kelvin Spacey, rampant thespian Thogden Atwatt and sexy Goth boss Elvera Lynn. Don't delay - Screamarama's under threat from mockney hardman Darwin Lambeth.
Be there...be scared...the fear never felt so good!
Shakers Re-Stirred
After a sell-out success in London earlier this year and fresh from the Henley Fringe Festival, L&G Productions presents the enjoyable and ever-popular 'Shakers Re-Stirred'. A wickedly funny glimpse of this world by four long suffering waitresses who work in the oh-so trendy cocktail bar where everyone wants to be seen...Shakers!
Shattered Glass
Tomorrow is the last day on earth. Henry finds this hard to believe. In light of his astrologist father's predictions and his mother's unrecognisable past he longs to fill the missing part of his soul - before it's too late...
This dark, devised play explores today and asks about tomorrow.
Simon Dunn: Little White Liar
In his debut solo show, the award-winning writer and comedian is haunted by the full moon. It's a constant reminder that his life is ebbing away in 28-day cycles, and he needs some new eyebrows.
"Quirky, imaginative, and very funny" Russell Howard.
Skinner & Bell: A Dave & Dave Show
AUDIENCE WANTED: Roguishly charming comedy duo seek attractive, vivacious, open-minded crowd, aged 16 - 160. Must have GSOH, and access to eyes and ears.
Dave Skinner & Dave Bell invite you to join them for 50 laughter-fuelled minutes.
“Hip, cool, seriously funny” – New! Magazine.
“Imaginative, inventive, very funny” - Comedylounge.co.uk
Skinner & Bell: Another Dave & Dave Show
Dave Skinner & Dave Bell – comedians, swordsmen, and former children – share more than just a first name.
They also share a kidney. Now, against their doctor’s advice, they’re taking to the stage again, to present another (different) 50 laughter-fuelled minutes.
“Hip, cool, seriously funny” – New! Magazine.
“Foolhardy” – British Medical Association.
Some Work of Noble Note
In this new tragi-comedy by Rose Warman, a man and a woman are taken out of their cluttered modern lives. Away from prying eyes, they are alone and trapped in the depths of a dark, dark wood. Let the wild rumpus start!
Tell Me On A Thursday
'Do I want to be tied up with a hoover? No. Do I want sex? Yes. There's the rub'
Gus is looking for love. Unfortunately it's hiding-possibly in the toilets of G.A.Y. An hilarious and heartbreaking hunt for Mr Right...with songs.
A new musical from Spitting Distance.
The Amicable Solution
After a year and six months, when all affection, presents and even the stars have not given his marriage the second life it needs, Andy finds a solution to his problem. A solution that sees reality lead to fantasy, jealousy and a speeding ticket.
The Coffin
The coffin sits in Mick’s Bar. Why does it look like it's had a life before? Danny’s preparations are rudely interrupted by Stevie’s arrival.
New Irish Comedy from award winning,’ Not the Nine O’clock News’ writer, Trevor McCallum.
“The dialogue positively bristles with invention and humour” (South London Press)
The Establishment
Written by Jessica Woolf.
Directed by Elin Glennfjord.
Produced by Hanna Peretz.
Four women's lives are at stake. Someone is informing the Establishment. Who will survive? Will they find out in time? Set in a highly oppressive regime it explores the social expectations of the female sex.
In Crescent Theatre Workshop's new play; The Establishment is always watching.
The Extraordinary Mugging of Mr Winterbottom
New and improved for the Camden Fringe Festival!
Witness the hapless Mr Winterbottom, robbed on the London Underground.
Q. How much worse could it get?
A. Tube loads...
“funny and entertaining, with a bit of the cerebrals thrown in for good measure”
Fringe Review
The Filthy Pilgrim
Guy J Jackson spins his not-for-kids, not-religious, all-original stories
Filmmaker, writer and performer Guy J Jackson is a veteran of the London, Chicago and San Francisco spoken word scenes.
In his latest one man show he'll weave phantasmagorical tales brimming with wicked humour, charming characters and great hopes for humanity.
The Flies by Jean Paul Sartre
Sartre meets Fight Club. Theatre meets live rock-music.
The flies symbolize burdens of fate and fear that drive the people of Argos, like today, to become zombies, fed by TV and sugary sodas.
A violent Greek myth by the most famous French philosopher revealed as a bloody tale of liberty.
The Human Self-Extinction Jamboree (and Tombola)
CON: We’ve one hour to convince you the human race must stop breeding and self-extinct.
PRO: Sketches, jokes, head scarves, slides and songs! Basically, it’s going to be a hard sell.
Free Freddo™ on entry. See - you’re already a tiny bit more convinced! Winner! Writers’ Guild and List Magazine Edinburgh awards 04/05.
The Intimate Strangers
A veritable menagerie of sketch comedy. Journey through the ramblings of a minutiae-obsessed queen, via such delights as a man obsessed with clocks, and arrive at a spectacular dance finale, oh yes.
"Hot on the heels of Little Britain" - News & Mail.
"Great material...enjoyably silly" - Fringe Report
The Pigeon Affair
Introducing a gallery of comic characters that tell the chaotic tale of one man terrorised by a pigeon.
This new, one man theatre, show is inspired by and based, very loosely, on Patrick Suskind's novel 'The Pigeon'.
The Scarlet Pimps
Once upon a time in a world of wigs and props, two boys created something wonderful. Sketch Comedy!
The Scarlet Pimps bring to you the legacy of those two boys. An hour of rip-roaringly funny sketches. Come and see them. COME AND SEE THEM…
But seriously…
Come and see them.
So You Think You're Funny Semi Finalists 2008
The Singing Dentists: Sex and Teeth and Rock and Roll
The Amazing Singing Dentists…
‘Great harmonies, outrageous songs. Excellent.’ Festivalfm
‘Great singing, loadsa laughs’ TripleF
‘I laughed so hard my face ached’ Theatreworld Internet Magazine.
‘Hysterical. There’s no one like them.’ The Stage
‘Tena-Ladies ready girls!’ Bee
‘Their ‘incisive’ wit deserves a ‘plaque’ by ‘gum’’ Rken Pouncey, thesingingdentists.co.uk
The Tin Violin
The life of the violinist and composer Joseph Emidy is one of the most extraordinary of modern times.
Boy Josh finds himself embarking on a thrilling journey through worlds familiar and unknown. On the way he meets mad sailors, gabbling Cornish fools, crazy jowsters and a woman who softly plays the strings of his heart.
The Turner Plays
A night of five short plays by five exciting new writers - each inspired by a JMW Turner painting.
Covering fantasy to family drama, absurdism to period comedy, these compelling stories will capture the spirit of Britain’s most loved artist...with a modern twist.
The Vagina Monologues
This all female troupe proudly presents Eve Ensler’s mistresspiece. A series of stunning monologues from women aged 18-80.
Hysterically funny yet moving and poignant, a must for everywoman and an education for everyman!
“Fringe entertainment doesn't come much briefer, cheaper or full of knickers and raspberry trumpets.” Londonist.com (on Get Over It Hamlet, Camden Fringe ‘07)
The Wogans: Planet Mirth
In a Parallel Universe, Scientists have discovered a planet like our own, but subtly different. For example, all the TV roles played by Richard Briers on Planet Earth are played by Richard Pryor on Planet Mirth. Poor Barbara.
Sketches and Music from The Wogans (BBC7’s Play & Record, Tilt)
The Wrong Sleep
A desolate town is shaken by a blast at its core. Suspicions abound, but its inhabitants should look inside where a stranger manipulates the society from within. Inspired by true events, this surrealist play confronts identity, race, religion and obsession. It contains sexual references and is not suitable for children.
Theatre of the Moment
Third Person was founded in 2003 and combines the skills of improvisation and acting. The company produces plays to a high standard with nothing determined beforehand and no audience suggestions. The players are free just to improvise, and characters, patterns, stories and themes gradually evolve.
This is not the Weather Report
The Etcetera Theatre is turned into a courtroom and the weather is put on trial in this exciting new take on Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound.
Devised by a newly formed ensemble of writers, artists and performers whose productions place an emphasis on developing new vocabularies in movement, text, visual and sound design through performance.
Transformation
No set, no props just a raw and physical piece of theatre. One woman swiftly guides us through the dance and drama of her life showing how 'Transformation' is possible.
New writing, assisted by Clean Break Theatre Company. Over 12s. 2007 Edinburgh Fringe award winner, 'Diamond in the Rough.'
Twisted Sketches
Welcome to the world of the Teak Show. These Hackney Empire New Act of the Year finalists present a razor edged blend of sketch & character comedy.
Darkly surreal meets frothy sauce in this groundbreaking show, of quick, fast paced sketches performed with impertinently slick, relentless energy.
Special guests include superb comic vocalists: The Singing Dentists
Welcome to a Doll's House
Welcome to a Doll's House is a devised piece of comedy theatre; depicting four young ladies who are trapped in a weird world of their own making. Their desperation for love and appreciation exposed.
With powerballads, wedding dresses, a selection of meats, bunting and plenty of lies, this hilarious, surreal and poignant piece will have the audience rolling in the aisles and possibly shedding a few tears.
William Tombs: To Whom It May Concern
New comic one-man-show by William Tombs. The object of the game is for each player to win the game. Play it and be glad.
“Inventive, daft, catchy songs… big concepts and intimate revelations… you’re left with the sneaking feeling this might be what theatre is supposed to do.” - galacticmysterysolvers
WLTM = (Bait&Switch)
Provocative young theatre company WLTM open-minded audience to share intimate secrets. Meet us in the park. Wear a carnation. Don't be late. Can't wait to see you.
You Beautiful Ewe
Gossiping ewes, a rather dishy ram, a zealously knitting farmer’s wife, and a crooning wolf combine amidst many a misunderstanding in The Scenic Route’s magical new musical for the under 7s.
Through a delightful comic score we experience the challenges of love, loss, and conquering our fears…and learn a little about sheep shearing along the way!
Your Viewing Pleasure
With the playfulness of Python and the balls of Brass Eye, Your Viewing Pleasure is Round the Horne for the unashamedly horny.
Salty, satirical and sarky as hell, this simultaneously affectionate and vicious parody of modern broadcasting is post-Norton, postmodern, and definitely post-watershed.
High-minded smut from Cool Running Productions.
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