And now for something delicious and nutritious...Alternative comedy duo Katie Tranter (Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Doctor Who) and Matthew Nicholson (Sorcerers Apprentice, The Gunpowder Plot) present their anarchic debut show. They have comedy, music and talent. The only thing they don't have is a show. And now this ridiculous duo are desperate for content before its curtains for both of them!Witness the wild improvisation skills of Peasoup as they create absurd comedy, ridiculous songs, special guests that look suspiciously like them and maybe even an exorcism, all before your very eyes! Combining clowning, live music and a complete disregard for the fourth wall, this pair of silly performers present a charmingly absurd and hilarious improvised cabaret show. No two performances are the same!'A brilliant show merging clowning, music, and improv, featuring two performers with magnetic stage presence and compelling chemistry. They grabbed the audience from the start and didn't let go.' Julia Eckhoff - Stage Time ImprovKatie Tranter is an actor, musician, puppeteer, improviser and movement director from Mid Wales. Twice an OFFIE award finalist for her performances in Tall Stories The Canterville Ghost and Iris Theatres The Hunchback of Notre Dame and co-creator of dark clown comedy Canary with Fun in the Oven Theatre winning the Audiences Choice Award at Prague Fringe Festival. Screen credits includeKnucklesandSonic the Hedgehog 3(Paramount) andDoctor Who(BBC).Matthew Nicholson is an actor, musician, puppeteer, improviser and composer from Newcastle Upon Tyne. Recent credits include Hey Diddle Diddle (Kitchen Zoo), The Sorcerers Apprentice (Northern Stage), The Gunpowder Plot, As You Like It, Robin Hood & Twelfth Night (Three Inch Fools) and Alice In Wonderland (Northumberland Theatre Company).

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