A Brief Case

Comedy (family-friendly, farce)

  • Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters - Maggie's Chamber
  • 10:15
  • Aug 17
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 8+
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: Glass Crumpet
  • Warnings and additional info: Audience participation, Contains scenes of comic violence, slapstick and comic references to tobacco and smoking. Pay What You Can in advance to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 18 months
Venue Age Restriction: Strictly 18+ after 18:00

Description

Looking for something to do? Why not watch us solve a murder? From Comedy Troupe Glass Crumpet, comes the adventure of... roughly two weeks in August. The esteemed Sir Archibald is dead, but Jack Johnson is on the case. Join our brave, but incompetent, detective as they try to solve the greatest mystery they have ever faced. Featuring a cast of oddly similar-looking characters and exploring a range of locations made mostly from cardboard and imagination, A Brief Case has everything: slapstick, laughter, hats, even a script (TBC)… there’s something for everyone, from nursery to nursing homes.

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Lift from hotel reception
  • Wheelchair access type: Building Lift

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

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  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
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  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Kirsten Love 94 days ago

I absolutely enjoyed every minute of this show. Jack Johnson deserves special mention for such a great performance. There are too many little things worthy of mention, to mention! I guarantee that you'll be thoroughly entertained if (when) you watch this performance.

Nadine 97 days ago

Highly entertaining, puns and slapstick mixed with clever word play. Great show!

Cora 97 days ago

Absolutely adorable and equally hilarious!! Family-friendly and a great early morning treat for everyone who wants to have a laugh and solve the mystery faster than the detective. Silliness at its finest with brilliant comedic timing from all 4 performers involved!

Shaun Bunting 102 days ago

Came to see the show after being handed a flyer en route to another morning show... Needless to say my 10 year old wanted to go with this show as she's going through her murder/crime phase...

The show was absolutely incredible and as a family of four we were so chuffed we decided to bin the other show off for this one. I myself laughed so much throughout and there are jokes for all ages and maturity levels!

The four actors played some sensationally daft but wholesome characters and even after they picked me out the audience for committing the crime I still managed to forgive them thanks to their insane comedic performance.

Paula Griffiths 102 days ago

A fantasticly entertaining family show and at 10 am the perfect start to the day! My 11 year old loved it and belly laughed all the way through!! A well written script performed with pace and energy (except for Gary!!) by four very talented performers. It’s a free/pay what you can show but these guys really do deserve to get paid!! One of our favorite shows so far this year…well done Glass Crumpet!

Vikki 103 days ago

Absolutely fantastic show, lots of fun and laughs. Adults loved it as much as the kids and captured all of them as well. Would recommend to everyone ⭐⭐

Colette Currie 103 days ago

We took our 11 year old to this show and we all thought it was brilliant. So funny and the cast were fab. Highly recommend.

Phoebe Davies 104 days ago

Such a great, fun filled family show in the FREE fringe. Great venue at 3 sisters just off royal mile. I don’t think I’ve laughed so much at 10am in the morning. My 3 kids - 7,9 and 11 loved it. It was great to be able to see a show as a family which made all of us laugh. A great way to spend your morning. Highly recommended . Well done, Glass crumpet.

Maxine Jones 104 days ago

What a brilliant family show. Took the kids who loved it. ( they felt sorry for chippy- go and see why

Dave Roberts 104 days ago

OMG - this show is nothing short of brilliant. Family friendly but funny too. We came after getting a flyer from their stand up show last night which was amazing too. The four actors work so hard to make the audience laugh and boy did they laugh. The room was rocking!!! We loved it so much the kids wanted to go back the following day - which we did!!! Just off the royal mile at three sisters pub. So funny- do yourself a favour and go!!! Brilliant 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Free sweets as well

Archie 105 days ago

We booked for the opening morning of A Brief Case, I went with my 12 year old daughter, we both thoroughly enjoyed the show, and she wants to see the show again! Branded sweets at the end were an additional unexpected highlight :)

niamh mcnally 107 days ago

the performance was very well scripted and funny. it is great for all ages and had everyone laughing.

Mary 107 days ago

Amazing show, great for all ages with jokes for everyone, I couldn’t stop laughing. Brilliantly planned out couldn’t fault any of the comedians, great way to start of the day and the Fringe!

Iain Philip 108 days ago

Excellent fun. Great enthusiasm, talent and silliness.. My kids were giggling throughout - well done everyone!

Fiona Tobin 108 days ago

Hilarious show, great for all ages. We all loved it, the comic timing was spot on, the jokes kept me (loudly) giggling the whole way through, and the plot was excellent - silly, funny, charming and exactly what we wanted. Excellent

Claire McCabe 108 days ago

At 10am on a Sunday Morning I have never laughed more!
Absolutely spot on parody, wit, exceptional timing, silliness - brilliant audience awkward silences then explosive laughter. The cast were doing something to amuse at every second and each scene seamlessly segwayed into a serious of brilliantly delivered comedy sketch and ended with a song! I'm still laughing now - three days later ;-)

Gabriella 109 days ago

Great concept for a show, really enjoyed the parody references to classic detectives, and family friendly (despite the subject!)

Seb 111 days ago

Absolutely amazing would totally 100% recommend. Great show definitely a laugh out loud performance


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