Hobnobs and Fruitcake
Theatre (comedy, new writing)
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Venue 39theSpace on the Mile - Space 1
- 12:15
- Aug 15-20
- 50 minutes
- Country: United Kingdom - England
- Group: Orange Works
- Warnings and additional info: Audience participation, Strong language/swearing
- 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 do not require a ticket
- Policy applies to: Children under 18 months
Description
Alex loves church because it has Hobnobs and singing, and she’s not allowed either at home because one, she’s tone-deaf, and two, she’s diabetic. When fruitcake appears in church, Alex hatches a cunning and elaborate plan to get it, recruiting an international star of stage and screen to perform an ''edgy, modern'' play, and forcing Tom, the gammon-faced treasurer, to swear in front of his beloved Teresa May. This riotous comedy is from the team behind Being Frank, Trans Pennine and From Today Everything Changes.Please note that while all media gallery content is provided by verified members of the event, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society does not review or approve this content before it is posted. Reports of inappropriate content or copyright infringement can be directed to [email protected].
General venue access
- Accessible entry: Information not supplied
- Stairs: 6 - 10
Wheelchair access type: Platform Lift
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Jeanette Dyson 2 days ago
Absolutely loved this show. If you enjoyed The Vicar of Dibley then make sure you don’t miss this one. Would have liked a piece of cake or a hobnob on the way out!!! Really good fun xxx
Andrew Swann 2 days ago
A superbly observed and wonderfully acted piece of theatre. If you like the genteel and absurd comedy of The Vicar of Dibley then look non further than this… A pacy show with lots of energy - and the cast handled the evacuation of the venue (and subsequent restart midway through the show) after a fire alarm went off admirably. Well done all!
Jonathan MacBride 3 days ago
For those who see this show, I was Colin today. It was a fun experience.
This show is a triumphant return for Orange Works to Edinburgh Fringe. I have seen all previous 3 years' shows and loved them all. This year we are introduced to the eccentricities of English village church organisers, from the treasurer who places great importance on the toilet roll budget, to the musical director who tells a church-goer to stop singing because they can't sing in tune.
I smiled and I laughed. The characters were genuine. They took us on a journey, all throughout bringing us back to a love for Hobnobs and fruitcake. By the end I was hoping we would be offered fruitcake on our way out.
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