Frankie Thompson and Liv Ello: Body Show

Theatre (comedy, performance art)

Venue 33
Pleasance Courtyard - Beneath
17:00
Aug 27
1 hour
Suitability: 14+ (Restriction)
Country: United Kingdom - England
Group: Soho Theatre
Warnings and additional info: This show contains audience participation, strobe lighting, strong language and distressing or potentially triggering themes surrounding the topics of body dysmorphia, gender dysphoria, eating disorders and death.

Accessibility:

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 are not allowed in the venue
Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

What burns at the end of the world? Bodies? Bridges? Calories? Liv Ello and Frankie Thompson present an electric, eclectic love story about the meeting of dysmorphia, dysphoria, and dystopia. For Frankie Thompson's CAttS – Guardian's Top Five Comedy Shows 2022. 'Hysterically funny, deeply strange' **** (Time Out). 'Artfully clownish and funny' **** (Guardian). ****½ (Chortle.co.uk). ***** (FunnyWomen.com). ***** (ToDoList.org.uk). For Liv Ello's SWARM – The Stage's Top Fringe Shows 2022. Nominated for The Offies' IDEA Production 2023. 'Lyrical and electric' ***** (Liam O'Dell). **** (Guardian). **** (Scotsman). **** (Stage).

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General venue access

Accessible entry: Queue in cobbled courtyard. Access to space via locked lift, please notify venue ahead of your visit if you require use of the lift and ask at Info Shed upon arrival for access.

Wheelchair access type: Building Lift

Stairs: 2 - 5

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

Signed performances

Dates: 20 August
Interpreter: Yvonne Strain - Not Selected
Type: BSL
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Karen W 113 days ago

I took my 17yo trans son and recovered anorexic (do those who have been treated for an eating disorder ever truly recover?) who felt the show represented how they have felt / currently feel about body issues - in a way that isn't usually represented in the media/entertainment. In their words "it was nicely unsettling". I was awed by the amount of work that had gone in constructing a narrative that was seamless, coupled by the incredible talent of the two actors. Reviews refer to how the show plugs into the latest Barbie phenomenon, but I also felt that an element of Wes Andreson's Asteriod City was present. I had read great reviews about this show and wasn't disappointed. I would, in fact, pay to see it again.

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The Skinny (4/5 stars) 109 days ago

Frankie Thompson and Liv Ello's new collaboration is a complex, immersive collage of sight and sound.

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The Crumb (4/5 stars) 111 days ago

Frankie Thompson and Liv Ello have created something brilliant.

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Lost in Theatreland (5/5 stars) 114 days ago

If you like strange, political, and cutting-edge theatre, this is a must-see show. If you don’t, you should try it, for it will surely stand out as one of this year’s defining shows.

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