Freaks and Fools

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Comedy (musical comedy, neurodiversity-led)

  • Babes in arms policy: Babies are not allowed in the venue
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

1982 - caught between mum's prison ship and dad's flying saucer, 11 year old Nicky is looking for escape. Should they sing baritone and become god? Or run away to "Rentaghost", home of freaks and fools? Can a short fat autistic queer ever escape childhood? Through alternative standup and musicial comedy, Nicky Vere-Compton spins wild, funny and magical coming of age tales. With guests and flying saucers. "Nicky is a rare gem of surrealist comedy" - multi award-winning comedian, Stephen Catling.

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  • Accessible entry: Information not supplied

    • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

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Imogen not Morris 55 days ago

Was completely disappointed at the lack of Rentaghost content. It amounted to 1 line. The rest of it was the painful, self-unfairly deprecatory, not at all affirming, look back at their own school bullying that too many autistic stand-ups do.

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Joan DuQuette 59 days ago

THIS show kept my attention from start to finish with her fantastic story and amazing voice! THIS is an award worthy show that all should see! I’m so happy to call Nicky my new friend

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Neurodiverse Review (4/5 stars) 59 days ago

a festival of fun and self-deprecation

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Neurodiverse Review (4/5 stars) 59 days ago

A thoroughly enjoyable display with a host who shows genuine passion for the importance of refusing to be beaten down by normative society

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