Luke Rollason is back at the Fringe with Luke Rollason, Luke Rollason, Let Down Your Hair, and all is right in the world. This show is a fairy tale made out of toilet rolls—a world of fluffy toilet roll clouds and castles where Luke Rollason is king.
Rollason is one to see at this Fringe
The show is a comedic retelling of fairy tales. It starts with Rapunzel–from which the show takes its name–and includes classics like Snow White, Pinocchio, and The Ugly Duckling, among many more. There is a lot of Disney in this show, and it is worth wondering if his role as Jizzlord in Extraordinary on Disney+ has rubbed off on him.
Despite being a one-person show, Rollason’s physicality and acting skills bring a dozen unique and memorable characters to life. He will seamlessly manipulate his face, body and voice to build a world. This show blends physical comedy with some jokes and relies on props hidden around the stage and in his bumbag for visual aids.
Luke Rollason, Luke Rollason, Let Down Your Hair is a fantastic show that will have you laughing throughout. Rollason is one to see at this Fringe. There’s just something special about the way he’s able to hold an audience in awe. A capacity to animate characters and make them not just believable but relatable. There is a section when one of the characters walks through the forest, and it feels like the stage is moving with him. It’s an illusion, of course. But he possesses that ‘it’ factor that makes you crave more–a certain je ne sais quoi. I genuinely believe he inspires creativity, finding inspiration in places where others have not yet seen it. And he keeps getting better and better.
The show is heavy on audience interaction, but do not worry—you’re in good hands. Rollason’s extraordinary improv skills will be on full display. Audience participation isn’t without risk, but Rollason appears more than capable of handling any situation––an actual test for any comedian. And while some of these audience interactions might seem awkward, they establish the show’s dynamic and mood.
This production is less about telling and more about showing, and I’ve not seen anything like it out there. Walking out of this show, you will see toilet rolls differently. You might even start getting creative with their use.
