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We caught up with the incredible team from CN Lester’s Transpose: SUBVERSE; theatre maker Jamie Hale, artist ILĀ and Transpose founder CN Lester themself. The relaxed showcase takes over The Pit, Barbican from 12-15 November 2025. Do not miss this…
A powerhouse threesome of outre comedy characters that perhaps need to add a little more to their story and a little less reliance on audience to carry the action.
Alison Spittle is a tender, human comic who talks frankly of illness, being fat and accepting difference.
Semi-Automatic Smokeshow is a rare chance to watch an up-and-coming star make contemporary theatre seem relevant, with useful home truths and critical reflections on America.
A game debut from alt-comedy double act Soft Play, high on enthusiasm if lacking the big pay-off.
Cabaret duo Fag Packet debut at the Fringe as Susan and Sally in this satirical, technicolour swipe at corporate feminism.
The full-scale musical packed into an hour is a delight with pulsating energy and vocal talent that reeducates us with the queer history this generation deserves. Join the Cockettes at Midnight at the Palace for freaky fun, sass and out of this world songs!
Late night absurdity doesn’t come much more fun than this queer feminist showcase of funny people clowning around for your – and their – entertainment!
Cabbage the Clown’s debut hour shows heaps of promise, but this 60 minutes (which runs long) feels like a stretch.
