It's a Motherf**king Pleasure

Theatre (comedy, disabled-led)

  • Underbelly, Bristo Square - Friesian
  • 14:20
  • Aug 27
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 16+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: FlawBored – Untapped Award Winner 2023
  • Warnings and additional info: Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing, More information
  • Accessibility:
    Captioning
    Audio Described
    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

Description

Usually disabled people want to do the right thing. But what if they don't? What if they were out to make as much money as possible from the guilt of non-disabled, anxious people (like you)? Hot off the back of their smash-hit VAULT and Soho runs, multi award-winning, disability-led theatre company FlawBored present a scathing satire on the monetisation of identity politics that spares no one. Winner of VAULT Festival Show of the Week and nominated for two Off West End Awards. 'Witty, hilarious and absurd' (DisabilityArts.online). **** (BroadwayWorld.com). ****½ (Reviews Hub).

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General venue access

  • Captioning
    Audio Described
    Relaxed Performance
  • Accessible entry: there are 18 steps into the venue if not taking the lift.
  • Wheelchair access type: Building Lift

  • Stairs: 11- 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


Audio described performances

  • Dates: 2 August, 3 August, 4 August, 5 August, 6 August, 7 August, 8 August, 11 August, 12 August, 13 August, 20 August, 27 August, 18 August, 19 August, 25 August, 26 August, 9 August, 10 August, 15 August, 16 August, 17 August, 22 August, 23 August, 24 August
  • Type: NotSelected
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team to book your tickets and request any specific seating locations or if booking a unit is required.
  • More about this show: Listen to audio flyer

Captioned performances

  • Dates: 2 August, 3 August, 4 August, 5 August, 12 August, 19 August, 26 August, 25 August, 24 August, 23 August, 22 August, 15 August, 16 August, 17 August, 18 August, 11 August, 10 August, 9 August, 8 August, 7 August, 6 August, 13 August, 20 August, 27 August
  • Type: Open
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team to book your tickets and request any specific seating locations or if booking a unit is required.

Relaxed performances

  • Dates: 2 August, 3 August, 4 August, 5 August, 6 August, 7 August, 8 August, 9 August, 10 August, 11 August, 12 August, 13 August, 15 August, 16 August, 17 August, 18 August, 19 August, 20 August, 22 August, 23 August, 24 August, 25 August, 26 August, 27 August
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team for more information or to discuss any accessibility requirements.
  • Character Introduction Details
  • Additional information: Information not supplied

Be aware that this show features:

  • Audience required to undertake directed movement
  • Loud/repetitive/high pitched/unexpected or overlapping sound
  • Characters expressing anger
  • Permission to move around and make noise
  • Show guide or synopsis or character list

Show does not feature:

  • Total Audience Black Out
  • Flashing Lights/Strobed Lighting
  • Distinctive smells
  • Special effects (e.g. smoke/bubbles/pyrotechnics)
  • Latex balloons
  • Heavily dialogue-driven scenes
  • Audience required to walk around
  • Audience required to sing/speak along with/for performer
  • Audience invited on stage
  • Performer goes into audience area
  • An intermission
  • Audience chill out area
  • Permission to engage with performer

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

M 41 days ago

It was ok. Mash up of comedy, experience and HR training.

Elaine Ashley 45 days ago

Brilliant show - although I would say that if you are able bodied they will claim that they want everyone to be comfortable and then go out of their way to make you as uncomfortable as possible : )
This is a show that will surprise you and entertain (lots) and make you think and leave you with many questions - and glad you saw it. Hope their incompetent ACE applications and lots of ableist guilt lead to future funding for touring opportunities.

jeff 50 days ago

I thought it was hilarious, but I'm an able-bodied white man so don't listen to me. Sorry.

Jason 50 days ago

Great show with a unique perspective, witty, funny, proactive. Super recommend

Marek Bernat 54 days ago

I can’t leave a bad review now, can I? Yes, it’s brilliant. Yes, it’s well worth seeing. Or hearing. Experiencing? Just go to goddamn show : )

Julie Phillips 55 days ago

OMG what an excellent show. Well performed, thought provoking and very entertaining. 5*

Celeste Cahn 57 days ago

This show is so brilliant. I saw it for the second time up here at the Fringe after first seeing it at the Vaults Festival. It's so funny, both times I have cried with laughter in different parts of the show. It does a wonderful job of social commentary that not only is relevant but calls out/in people who are in the room in an extremely funny yet incisive way that I have rarely seen accomplished.

Michael Gillett 58 days ago

Witty, self aware, and extremely well executed. Addresses issues around ableism in a very human way. Confronting at times but in such a clever and humorous way it's a relief rather than a reprimand

Sara Cormeny 58 days ago

Brilliant show, the social commentary is incisive and hysterical, so well done.

Kathy 60 days ago

Absolutely brilliant and set to be one of the top shows of my Fringe. Hilarious, honest, slightly terrifying at times. It felt like one of the most balanced and grounded conversations about disability (and to be honest, any marginalised group) in a society which escalates any discussion to extreme levels - whilst also being the funniest show I've seen this year. I can't say much more without ruining anything, but would 100% recommend for everyone.


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Camden New Journal (4/5 stars) 32 days ago

A riotous hour of comedy

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Theatre Weekly (4/5 stars) 42 days ago

An ambitious and inventive debut from FlawBored

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WestEndBestFriend (5/5 stars) 44 days ago

The show is a triple threat in its wit, social commentary and shock.

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ThreeWeeks (4/5 stars) 46 days ago

Savage, merciless (and screamingly funny) satire on identity marketing, disabled rights, cancel culture and more.

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The Telegraph (3/5 stars) 47 days ago

It’s a Motherf**king Pleasure is refreshingly interested in generating laughter at its own expense.

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To Do List (4/5 stars) 49 days ago

A revolutionary meta-comedy about disability politics and using identity to sell.

Fest (4/5 stars) 54 days ago

Take that you motherf**kers!

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Binge Fringe (5/5 stars) 57 days ago

A hysterical hour-long dressing-down with a scathing satirical wit. FlawBored’s commitment leaves this piece about as close to perfection as you can get.

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