A Brief Case of Crazy

Dance, Physical Theatre and Circus (character comedy, mime)

  • 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

Description

Thomas is a remarkable, unconventional introvert – typically fiddling and fumbling his way through a 9 to 5 job, occasionally looking up to admire his wide-eyed and equally shy colleague, Daisy. His quest for romance encounters a boisterous boss, a rather troublesome briefcase that drags him through extraordinary events, and simply getting across a moving walkway in one piece. Through physical comedy, dance numbers and ludicrous characters, Rowan Armitt-Brewster, Lennie Longworth and Samuel Cunningham present a hilarious, heartwarming and deeply moving story. Buckle up for a bizarre adventure and discover it’s what’s inside that counts.

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Information not supplied
  • Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

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


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

Brian R 79 days ago

It's not that it's adorable, though it is, or that the cast has such perfect chemistry, though they do; it's their sheer skill that really puts this on another level. If I was teaching a clown or physical comedy class I'd make this a mandatory field trip. There are SO many cool little details in the performances to catch.

(Also, for such a small team it was remarkable how they seemed to be flyering everywhere. I bumped into them more than shows with 20 person casts! Their energy level is just phenomenal.)

Aimie 85 days ago

This show was absolutely amazing ! The choreography was amazing, the characters are touching and they took me through every emotion. I laughed, cried, everything was great.
I'm really impressed and I don't have the words to describe this show, you simply have to go and see it !

Dallon Costello 88 days ago

absolutely incredible, one of the best shows i've seen at fringe this year (30+ and counting) and one of the most perfect pieces of theatre i've seen ever. so meticulously made, the actors and their characters move like stop motion animation and create a simple yet charming tale. i cannot recommend a brief case of crazy enough, a MUST SEE

Alan Groucott 88 days ago

I arrived at this show as a friend had suggested it because they knew one of the performers and just wanted to support them. I was tired, almost didn’t go and when I sat nearly dozed off straight away as I was so knackered. HOWEVER, once this show started I was instantly energised and alive. It’s absolutely brilliant, this is storytelling physical theatre of world class quality; it’s totally brilliant and it’s weaved into a beautiful story which brought a tear to my eye. Did I just say that this is a fantastic show; maybe I shouldn’t leave this review as I want to go and see it again, it’s that fab, and it deserves to sell out every night. Easily the best thing I have seen at this year’s Fringe

Wil Taylor 88 days ago

A charming and quirky piece of physical theatre, inventive and mischievous, with three talented leads managing to elicit comedy gold from everyday objects and situations. Great use of music. A recommended family show.

Gillian Konko 89 days ago

A brilliant show—fast-paced, sweet, and hilarious with impeccable physical comedy and movement. Genuinely heartwarming and very funny, with a lot of skill on display!

Benjamin M 90 days ago

One of the most delightful things I’ve seen this year - clowning with a focus on communicating emotions and gestalts, in service of a simple warmhearted romance

Carina Dahlstrom 92 days ago

Buster Keaton meets Mr. Bean in this slapstick love story between a painfully shy and socially inept young male office worker and his equally challenged female colleague. The choreography and the mime is superb. The facial expressions are wonderful and the portrayal of a normal office workers daily commute and chores hilarious.

John Corlett 92 days ago

Lovely touching story, well acted and chorographed, amusing and poignant

lucie rowan 93 days ago

A delightful show! Lovely story, well paced, the acting was amazing with impressive and memorable scenes of dance and physical performance

Lucie A 93 days ago

Fabulous! -- Fast-paced, great storytelling, slick choreography and a story to melt your heart -- a wonderful show.

Ib Jensen 93 days ago

Go and see. Touches your heart. Well written. Good timing. Super delivered.

Carola Martin-Smith 95 days ago

A fantastic show. A great mix of comedy, drama, a little sadness. A must see.

Lesley Ross 95 days ago

Thoroughly enjoyable show. Cast of 3 played numerous characters and acted out a love story. Entertaining. Humorous. Physical theatre well performed and produced. Would recommend.


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Fringe Review 83 days ago

This compelling show is about the here and now and from the heart, it’s really what fringe theatre is about!

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FringeReview 85 days ago

The messages that come through the story about overcoming our fears are so valuable and brought out in a sweet and charming story that is very entertaining, relatable and uplifting for everyone.

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