Embark on a madcap journey of introspection and self-discovery in this brutally funny dark comedy about boarding school. Through the character of Fudgey - your quintessential, tone-deaf man in a suit (you know, the harmless type...until you find them running the country) - award-winning, Gaulier-trained Tom Greaves explores the complexities of his own privilege in his mind-bending, tour-de-force debut.As Fudgeys reality hits breaking point, Greaves embodies a carousel of personalities and puppets in an anarchic & virtuosic performance, ultimately facing Fudgeys past to find his own (Toms) future.Fantastically energetic, anchored in true emotion, strap in for a thrilling ride of laughter, tears & transformation. Directed by Lara Ciulli (Those People, The Sisters Fig) and with special thanks to Trygve Wakenshaw (Nautilus, Kraken, Squidboy). Last years work in progress Goodbye Uncle Fudgey won a Mervyn Stutter Spirit of the Fringe Award and was highly praised by audiences: Absolutely fantastic. It achieves the very rare feat of being both hilarious and thought-provoking.This show captures the essence of the private education system and the toxic masculinity that results with hilarious and heartbreaking honestyTheres a fine line between pain and laughter. This show navigates it with pitch perfect precision

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