A double bill of work-in-progress character comedy solo shows.

HOW ARE YOU? WITH GRACIE CANOUX

(Katie Davison)

Join debut documentary filmmaker, Gracie Canoux, as she travels the length and breadth of this smashing nation (not Norfolk) to ask its inhabitants the age-old (and actually rather profound) question, "how are you?"

Debut character comedy from Katie Davison. As seen on BBC Three, heard on BBC Radio Essex. Shortlisted for Best Mocumentary at LA Indie X Festival.

Frighteningly unhinged and consistently well-observed - Broadwaybaby.com

CHATTERBRAIN

(Rebecca Schuster)

Zone in for this raucous explosion of character-comedy exploring overthinking, indecision, and that absolute wazzock of an inner critic.

Whilst humming and hawing over a plate of beans, Rebecca Schuster realised overthinking was the only thing holding her back. She decides to stop listening to her inner-judge. Along the way, she discovers truths about herself she didn't want to know.

Who is she without that nagging voice inside her head? What if there was a cure for overthinking? Is killing the inner critic really the answer? And what the hell does marmalade have to do with it?

Chatterbrain is the debut solo show from Rebecca Schuster, Soho Theatre alumni, writer and comedian. Analysis paralysis is her M.O. and nobody can tell her to snap out of it! Character-comedy overthought, as it shouldn't be.

sublime to watch, this lady has super talent - London Theatre One

TICKETS

We know it's tough for people in this cost of living times and have set a couple different price options. If you can afford the Comfort ticket, please do choose that option as we're also living through the same times. If the Tough Times ticket is still a stretch, and you'd really like to come, please do get in touch, as we believe no one should be denied access due lack of funds.

ACCESSIBILITY

Unfortunately the venue is up a flight of stairs from a busy pub downstairs.

There might be loud music and sudden noises, but you're welcome to enter and leave the performance space freely, and move around if you feel the need.

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