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Bebe Cave: CHRISTBRIDE

 
Ross Anthony Review by Ross Anthony 4 Published: 2 Aug 2025 Pleasance Dome Show Dates: 30 Jul 2025-24 Aug 2025

Opening onto a burning pyre drizzled with litres of silliness, Bebe Cave: CHRISTBRIDE is best described as Girlie Pop meets Catholicism Wow.

You’re never lost as to who is doing what – nor even particularly surprised when Jesus turns out to be Scouse

This one-woman show uses a medley of characteristic accents to deliver seemingly whimsical (for the 1400s) societal commentary and pop culture references that hold up in the modern day. These references land just right through a medieval lens, allowing Bebe (or rather Bethtilda BigBum) to maintain the breakneck speed of a narrative that takes her from dark-ages wench to CHRISTBRIDE superstar in no time at all.

The host of voices she brings to the stage are critical to the performance, and you’re never lost as to who is doing what – nor even particularly surprised when Jesus turns out to be Scouse. Of course Jesus is Scouse.

Goblin energy flows strongly into the space, and there’s the occasional character break – but it only adds to the performance, giving her a chance to riff with the crowd. What’s more, she seems to be loving every minute of it. The crowd certainly were.

Join Bebe Cave for an authentic fever dream from the Middle Ages – if you like women who are people and have strong opinions on mud.

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In the dark, deathly world of the Middle Ages, one (annoying) woman strives to find the light. Join Christbride, a female mystic in a world of male dullards, as she escapes from a life of monotony to a life of devotion. Bebe Cave presents her debut character comedy show. In a time where people believe anything, Christbride is a wild historical farce about what happens when you believe in yourself a little too much. Previous Praise: ***** (Everything-Theatre.co.uk). ***** (TheRecs.co.uk). ***** (BookmarksandStages.home.blog). ***** (@theatrebab, Instagram). **** (List). **** (EdFestMag.com).