A Letter to Lyndon B Johnson or God: Whoever Reads This First

Too much overlap with the plot of Two Little Boys. "When we grow up we'll both be soldiers..." and more. I assume unintentionally.

Utterly brilliant 5* theatre. This was THE recommendation I got when I asked the volunteers at the theSpace venues for shows not to miss - and the confident "This one - what ever those two do is brilliant" wasn't out of place.

It was a highly entertaining, brilliantly executed hour that flew past. The choreography of the piece and the skills of the two actors worked fantasatically together, and the barebones set design really worked and made those stand out even more.

I had their show from last year on my short list and didn't end up going, which I am very much regretting now - these two will undoubtedly go very, very far. It was absolutely deserved that they were presented with a Broadway Baby Bobby Award after the performance we saw today. I would say get tickets, but since it's sold out - instead make a note of the names of those two brilliant theatre makers and make sure to book whatever they bring to the festival next year.

So glad I found these two incredibly talented people's shows. Moving and engaging "LBJ". Loved the flow of the story and timing of the movement around the stage including the entire room. Meet a man standing in line who did not know their and was glad he got to enjoy it as his last show of this Fringe before he went back to his wife , dog and 8 months old child in London. Wish I had gotten his name to do a Fringe for the next Xhloe and Natasha creation.

Great chemistry and wonderful performers.

xhloe and natasha are geniuses. it doesn't matter what it is, if they have a show, you go see it. a masterclass in choreography, like always. fantastic storytelling and production design.

An amazing show. One of the best at the fringe.

This show is extremely impressive. The energy, expression, and presence of these two performers is something to behold. As an American, I very much appreciate the focus on how childhood, performed masculinity, and glorification of the military interweave to hurt us.

There was something missing for me, however. Maybe because my expectations were too high based on the word of mouth about this show. Maybe because every other show I've seen at the Fringe has some element of autobiographical vulnerability. Maybe because of my love for Neofuturism and preference for performance art over the artifice of acting. Maybe because I knew that these two writers/devisers/performers were not raised as boys (not to undermine the way those classically-trained-as-female keenly observe masculinity and its effects everywhere we go). Probably because of all of these things, the emotional journey of this show did not stir me.

Go see this show, but don't miss out on all the beautiful, raw, nuanced art being shared this month by less popular performers.

This duo is THE duo to watch. Catch them now, and you can say you knew them before they were huge. Not only is their physicality and staging so impressive and immersive, but their script neatly fluctuates between light-hearted comedy, darkly touching moments, and more thoughtful, philosophical concepts. I am not the first to sing this praise, and certainly not the last. If you can only see one show at the Fringe, go see this.

Wow!! Excellent show. You will walk out having laughed and cried, sitting on the edge of your chair the entire time captivated by where the story will go next. The two performers are both excellent and work together as a phenomenal team. Minimal props or staging and yet you are drawn in the each setting!! Loved it!!

Creative, powerful, meaningful show by 2 extremely talented young actresses. What they can make you imagine with just a tyre as a prop is incredible: you FEEL you are in the boy's camp, in the water, in the woods, in the jungle. A vivid critic of how America in the 60s raised their boys and failed them. This show should come to New York!

If I could only watch one fringe show, I'd choose a Xhloe and Natasha show. I saw both of their shows this year and they were both top-tier. I wouldn't be surprised if they won best Fringe again.

I’m a certified Xhloe and Natasha FAN! This show does not disappoint and is another SMASH hit from the gals. It really changes the way you view performance and the possibilities to be had from a black floor and some face paint. From the minute it started I had a smile on my face and the time just FLIES BY because you’re so absorbed! I could watch it again and again.

This is the third show I have seen by these two incredible actors and they only continue to stun me. A cutting edge piece of theatre that continues to outline them as auteurs of their craft. This show in particular blends their distinct approach to costume design, overlapping dialogue, and sound/lighting to deliver a powerful antiwar sentiment that reflects the deceptive and sinister nature of masculinity and American culture in a late 60s Vietnam backdrop. A must see for anyone, and I cannot wait to see what they do next (as well as rewatching their shows as many times as I can!!)

one of the most engaging and entertaining theatre performances i have ever seen - if not THE most engaging. xhloe and natasha have such great chemistry which shines through in their charming performance. proud to wear my merch from after the show

A Letter to Lyndon B Johnson or God: Whoever Reads This First is, quite simply, one of the most engaging pieces of theatre I have ever seen. From the very first moment, the show draws you in, and for the entire hour, I was utterly absorbed in the world the performers created.

The chemistry between the two performers is nothing short of electrifying. Their dynamic is the heartbeat of the show, and it pulses with intensity, wit, and a raw authenticity that kept me riveted throughout. Watching them on stage felt like witnessing something truly special—an experience that is as intimate as it is powerful.

Every moment was meticulously crafted, yet it all felt so natural, as if the audience was right there with them in the midst of it all. The seamless interplay between the performers made it impossible to look away; I was in the moment with them, sharing in every laugh, every pause, every glance.

My only regret? Not booking their other show. These performers are not just made for the Fringe—they are made for the stage, full stop. Their talent and presence are undeniable, and I have no doubt they are destined for great things.

I will be making sure I catch their next performance, whatever and wherever it may be. If you have the chance to see A Letter to Lyndon B Johnson or God: Whoever Reads This First, don’t hesitate—this is theatre at its finest. Thank you to the performers for this unforgettable experience.

These two actresses are incredible and this play as their other ones are honestly the best shows I have seen on the fringe. They synchronize perfectly, the act is superb, the acrobatic movements, the faces full with emotions, they play so well together, they create a world you can actually see and I admire the creativity and heart they put in their plays. A must see!!!

When I booked a week off work to leave myself a proper opportunity for a packed, varied Fringe season, I deliberately booked in the double bill of Xhloe & Natasha shows as the grand finale. They were my stand-outs of my Fringe experience last year, so I was confident I was saving the best til last. And with A Letter to Lyndon B Johnson, they've surpassed all expectations (I won't post a review of What if They Ate the Baby, since its run has now finished, but it was just as wonderful as I remember). The pin-sharp movement choreography is as impressive as ever, as is the fully transporting lighting and sound design, but the writing stands out arguably even more, with a multi-layered script of great wit and character beginning on a charming, feisty note which sours inexorably, inevitably into a truly heartbreaking ending. Xhloe and Natasha's chemistry is completely unmatched anywhere else in the Fringe, and it is impossible to look away, even as the sadness grows. Astonishing work.

An absolute jewel! This one got me! I'm an actor and a director myself, and I'm used to sitting in the audience and taking notes in my head. This acrobatic trick was cool... That light effect worked well... And the verdict starts to take its shape - a very good piece of physical theatre, with meticulous choreography, a lot of funny moments and a lot of warm moments. The teamwork is fantastic! It's as if these two are connected with an invisible link, so well they feel each other. But that alone wouldn't make me put this among the best shows at the Fringe. It's the ending that blew my mind. It's so unexpected, and so inevitable at the same time... And this inevitability suddenly explodes with a bunch of very uncomfortable questions in your head. Well done!

This is the best show I saw at the Fringe. Cannot recommend it highly enough. The energy and physicality of these performers is infectious. They create a whole world on stage with just their bodies, a tire, and a couple of harmonicas. The show is beautifully choreographed, the storytelling is exquisite and thoroughly absorbing throughout. The chemistry between the performers speaks through the sweet, intimate, blossoming friendship and love between these two young boys. As you're laughing at the silly absurdity of their boyhood antics and the clever lampooning of American nationalism, the corrosive truth of toxic manhood creeps up on you throughout. A very poignant and moving story, artfully told. What does it mean to 'be a man'? And what is it costing us?

They've done it again. They're chemistry on stage is absolutely unbeatable. This one to me has the most real story and when you get a moment to breathe between all their electrifying energy, great movements and awesome harmonica solos, its actually a really tragic stroy about two boys playing soldiers until suddenly their not playing anymore. Tender, exited, a joy to watch

Xhloe and Natasha are a theatrical powerhouse. They create plays unlike anything else I've seen, and never fail to impress. Amazingly moving and poignant and hilarious and heartbreaking. I laughed, I cried, I absolutely loved it.

Absolutely astonishing. Two actors, a tire, and indefatigable energy bring you into the story, crack you up, and then punch you in the gut. Hilarious, touching, and tender, this is riveting theater.

This show is joyful, poignant, and surprisingly heartbreaking. I cannot believe what these actors are able to create with just themselves and a tire.