Are you horny for monogamy? Excited to take part in a ménage à deux? A slut for your life partner? Joseph and Laura of Two Hearts feel the same way, and they’re not afraid to sing about it (ft. Drake).
High-energy pop party
Back at Edinburgh Fringe and somehow more energised than ever, Two Hearts have taken their musical comedy skills to a new level now that they’ve tied the knot - both personally and professionally. Keen to prove they’re not one of those boring married couples, they take us through the experience of attending their real wedding (which we rudely weren’t invited to) and the realisation that “nothing bout our lives has changed” after the big day.
It’s not all wedding themed, though, with a return to their power ballad about climate change (just buy as many reusable bags as possible, duh), a topical tune about the temptation of TikTok users to self-diagnose themselves with ADHD, and a club banger about women wearing their tiniest dresses to go out in freezing weather. Joseph’s brave solo about his struggles as a straight man is truly an unforgettable experience.
This show is a tight 60 minutes of well choreographed dance sequences, costume changes, and Windows Movie Maker graphics. The riffing in between the numbers flows almost seamlessly, with a clever balance of well-scripted banter that still feels off the cuff, and it doesn’t hurt that this loved-up couple can still make each other laugh after all these years.
But don’t think that the audience gets off easy! At any point you might be chosen for the kiss cam or strongly encouraged to propose to someone you don’t know, so don’t buy a ticket unless you’re ready to make a romantic commitment to the person sitting next to you. This high-energy pop party will guarantee you leave saying “I do” to moving into Laura and Joseph’s (flooded) spare room just to keep the good times rolling.
