Experiment Human

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Theatre (dark comedy, absurdist)

  • Venue 61
    Underbelly, Cowgate - Big Belly
  • 14:00
  • Aug 1-11, 13-18, 20-25
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 12+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: Hooky Productions
  • Warnings and additional info: Audience participation, contains dark humour, violence and use of prop needles
  • Accessibility:
    Relaxed Performance
    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 2 years
Dates, Times and Prices

Description

‘One of the most unique and unusual stories being told on stage’ (LostInTheatreland.co.uk). ‘Physically masterful, witty and simply fascinating’ (FringeReview.co.uk). Blending dark comedy with the surreal, Experiment Human tells the story of Monkion, a non-human creature curious to understand the strange world outside their attic. Having seized actor Benedict Cumberbatch at the height of his fame to protect him from the media, Monkion has failed to give Cumberbatch what he needs to survive. Will the experiment succeed? What will happen if it doesn't? OFFIE winner, 2024. Brighton Fringe Award for Excellence. Innovation Award – VAULT Festival nominee.

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General venue access

  • Relaxed Performance
  • Accessible entry: There are 32 steps into this venue from the cowgate entrance.

    • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

  • Stairs: 20+
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

Relaxed performances

  • Dates: 25 August, 18 August, 4 August, 11 August, 5 August, 6 August, 13 August, 20 August, 21 August, 7 August, 14 August, 15 August, 24 August, 23 August, 22 August, 16 August, 17 August, 10 August, 9 August, 8 August, 1 August, 3 August, 2 August
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team for more information or to discuss any accessibility requirements.
  • Additional information: There will be non-interactive seats available.

Be aware that this show features:

  • Audience required to sing/speak along with/for performer
  • Audience invited on stage
  • Total Audience Black Out
  • Characters expressing anger
  • Audience chill out area
  • Permission to move around and make noise
  • Permission to engage with performer
  • Show guide or synopsis or character list

Show does not feature:

  • Flashing Lights/Strobed Lighting
  • Loud/repetitive/high pitched/unexpected or overlapping sound
  • Distinctive smells
  • Special effects (e.g. smoke/bubbles/pyrotechnics)
  • Latex balloons
  • Heavily dialogue-driven scenes
  • Audience required to walk around
  • Audience required to undertake directed movement
  • Performer goes into audience area
  • An intermission

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • 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
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

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Dates, Times and Prices