Russell Kane's Fakespeare The Tragickal Saveings of King Nigel
“This is an ingenious show that illustrates Kane’s diverse talents.” Edinburgh Evening News
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“Kane creates his cross-century mash-up with the joy of language dripping from his lips and echoes of Steven Berkoff at his youthful best.” The Sunday Times “Wonderful play from this very gifted young comedian.” Time Out
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Shakespeare has been reinvented in modern form many times. Russell turns this notion on its head: Why not take our silly modern woes and rework them into Fakespearian verse? King Nigel is an Essex banker who has lost everything. No options are left (yes, a banking pun), and thus he must himself do in. But can his secret lover and PA, Donna of Billericay, save him from himself? Or will she also be pulled into his bubbling pit of excremental mental evil and that?
Russell Kane writes, directs and stars in this two-hander with Sadie Hasler ((Al Murray’s Multiple Personality Disorder Fakespeare is a ridiculously Disorder). bawdy romp in blank verse, with more similes than…err…I can’t think of one. Join us and let us play to thee till thy mind throbs with trope.
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Following a complete sell out run at this year's Edinburgh Fringe, nascent playwright and triple if.comedy Award nominee Russell Kane brings you his celebrated blank verse bonanza.
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Sun 2 May 7.45pm Studio £10.50 (£8.50)
Reginald D Hunter Sun 16 May 7.30pm Theatre £17 Due to popular demand and following a total sell-out Autumn 2009 tour, Reginald D Hunter is going back on the road in 2010 with a brand new show. His uniquely non-secular approach to comedy continues to batter down the time-honoured constraints of politics, religion and so-called morality. This is comedy that doesn’t form alliances or make easy choices by playing to our comfort zones. It is comedy that attempts to make us see ourselves for what we are, without judgement. “He shimmers with stage presence and his comic timing is sharp enough to burst balloons.” The Independent “His ability to make a room hang on his every word is pretty much unrivalled.” The Telegraph “Few acts nestle a crowd in the palms of their hands quite like this… comically astute, rewardingly provocative.” The Times
Katy Brand's Big Ass Tour
Paul Merton's Impro Chums
Sun 23 May 7.30pm Theatre £18.50
Sat 29 May 8pm Butterworth Hall £20 (£18)
Katy Brand is taking her Big Ass on tour.
Paul Merton, one of the country’s funniest and best-loved performers, sets out in Spring 2010 on a brand new UK-wide tour with his world renowned Impro Chums.
Join the British Comedy Award Winner and star of ITV2’s Katy Brand’s Big Ass Show, Have I Got News For You and Peep Show, for an evening of anarchic comedy, celebrity satire, music spoofs and much, much more. Following the success of her hit TV show, Katy is returning to her live roots with this silly, sassy and smart evening of comedy. Featuring old favourites and new material, there’s something here for everyone. “A canny ability to dismantle the silliness of celebrity.” The Guardian
Paul and his chums, Mike McShane, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki Webster will create a new and unique comedy show every single night, based entirely on suggestions from the audience, their own finely honed improvisational skills and an almost manic compulsion to show off. “These are masters of their craft and there wasn’t a dull moment. Terrific fun” Manchester Evening News “The best ad-lib ensemble in the UK.” London Evening Standard
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