John Hegley: Do Horses Have Teeth, Sir?

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Comedy (poetry, music)

  • Accessibility:
    Audio enhancement system
    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 2 years
Please note, latecomers may not be admitted.

Description

For over 30 years Hegley has brought a show to the Fringe with a spattering of favourites, alongside new work, to present to festival-goers. This year 'the new' involves his teaching. And learning. There are interactions – audience participation if you prefer, but it is more audience collaboration. And drawings. Quite a lot of them horses – mouths both open and closed. Myths, moths, no mathematics. Audio and visual stimulation. Entertainment. And thought provocation. Devised for adults but not unsuitable for the odd nine-year-old. 'Awesomely mundane' (Independent). Image credit: Suzi Corker.

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General venue access

  • Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Once in the Courtyard, standing facing the Royal Dick pub take the alleyway to the left. Walk past the left-hand side of the Yellow Tent in front of you and through the Double Doors. Cairns Lecture Theatre is up a flight of stairs. The Access Route requires Duty Manager Assistance from the reception of the main building, consisting of an escort up the main lift, through the galleries, into a platform lift, through the Dissection room and onwards to Cairns. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to use this accessible route.

    • Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp, Temporary Ramp, Lift (Other)

  • Stairs: 20+
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

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  • Is a wheelchair user
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Peter Green 17 days ago

What's not to like about John Hegley. Consummate performer who delights with wit and wisdom in equal measure. An absolutely marvellous must-see show.

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Julia D 28 days ago

Phenomenal show and a must see!

People new to John Hegley will be blown away by the multi-media poetry that hilariously weaves several topics in and around its rapt audience.

As a fan of 20 years standing, this is the best of his shows I have seen, and up there with the greatest Fringe shows ever.

With such subtle mastery, John charms the crowd within seconds of his arrival. We are soon whipped up into enthusiastically joining in with often actually quite complex tasks, but all handled inclusively and with a total feeling of safety.

Just go see it. Trust me.

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Sarah Edwards 30 days ago

Five stars on alll counts. He is a complete legend - funny, irreverent, consummate in managing the audience participation. How you make Greek mythology, cat drawings, Luton and mandolin playing funny? … you’ll just have to go to find out. You’ll be glad you did! And it will leave a smile on your face for the rest of the day - maybe longer…

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Sandra Fawcett 31 days ago

Go to this show - John is fantastic! Dry humour, song, peoetry. A show that makes you think as well as laugh.

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One4review (4/5 stars) 33 days ago

He brings everyone in without singling them out, and everyone’s a valued member of the audience

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