A critically acclaimed fringe favourite in 2023 , 'Do the Thing' are back with their unique concept in improvised comedy musicals.For each show, a number between one and ten is chosen at random via the audience, and that will be how many full, full-on musicals are made up on the spot that night by an orchestra of one (Ian Scott) and a cast of two (Stellar Firma & Yes Anderson's Tim Meredith and Simon Plotkin). Could it be a single involved story, a high-octane run of ten or something in the middle? No matter what, expect Do the Thing's trademark catchy tunes and ludicrous characters. They are chaotic but polished, always on the verge of breaking down but come together in the end, consistently daft but sometimes intelligent. It's pay what you want so come early to avoid disappointment!

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Mama Biashara
Kate Copstick’s charity, Mama Biashara, works with the poorest and most marginalised people in Kenya. They give grants to set up small, sustainable businesses that bring financial independence and security. That five quid you spend on a large glass of House White? They can save someone’s life with that. And the money for a pair of Air Jordans? Will take four women and their fifteen children away from a man who is raping them and into a new life with a moneymaking business for Mum and happiness for the kids.
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