Luke Kempner in Gritty Police Drama: A One-Man Musical

Comedy (impressions, musical comedy)

  • Pleasance Courtyard - Upstairs
  • 17:30
  • Aug 28
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 14+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: Avalon
  • Warnings and additional info: This show contains strong language and flashing lights
  • 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 are not allowed in the venue
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

Star of Spitting Image (Britbox), Steph's Packed Lunch (Channel 4) impressionist Luke Kempner brings his one-man British Police Drama to Edinburgh. It's Line Of Duty meets Happy Valley meets Clarkson's Farm meets The Match of the Day meets King Charles meets the Traitors. With 60 impressions all played by one man. Whether you're King Charles, Ian McKellen or even Claudia Winkleman, in Gritty Police Drama... no-one is safe. As seen (and heard) on The Last Leg (C4), The Stand-Up Sketch Show (ITV2), Love Island: Aftersun (ITV2) and The Now Show (BBCR4).

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General venue access

  • Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Queue in cobbled courtyard. Access to space via locked lift, please notify venue ahead of your visit if you require use of the lift and ask at Info Shed upon arrival for access.
  • Wheelchair access type: Building Lift

  • Stairs: 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


How and when to make an access booking

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  • 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

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The Telegraph (4/5 stars) 27 days ago

With at least one good gag a minute as well as those voices, this is his most accomplished show since his Downton Abbey debut.

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LondonTheatre1 (5/5 stars) 27 days ago

A highly entertaining hour of impressions, punchlines, storytelling and musical theatre.

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Musical Theatre Review (5/5 stars) 30 days ago

It’s hilarious. One-liners flick in and out. Blink and you’ll miss them.

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Lost In Theatreland (4/5 stars) 33 days ago

Kempner is exceptionally talented!

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The Recs (4/5 stars) 34 days ago

The show succeeds in delivering a panto-esque hour of laughter.

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Líam Rudden Media (5/5 stars) 35 days ago

A high-energy hour of laugh out loud mimicry, wildly improbable story-lining, outrageous gags and some wickedly funny observations about his subjects.

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Theatre Weekly (4/5 stars) 42 days ago

Kempner’s skill as an impressionist is merely the icing on the cake to a very funny hour of musical comedy

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The Wee Review (3/5 stars) 42 days ago

A breathless, intense, mad-cop experience.

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