Nabil Abdulrashid: The Purple Pill

Comedy (stand-up, solo show)

  • Pleasance Courtyard - Upstairs
  • 23:00
  • Aug 25
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 16+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: Chambers Touring Ltd
  • Warnings and additional info: This show contains audience participation and strong language.
  • Accessibility:
    Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    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

This show has performances in multiple locations

Description

A show about trying to be a good person while staying a badman. Join the star of Live at the Apollo for this 'unapologetically funny' (Telegraph) exploration of empathy, morality and political contradiction. **** (Evening Standard). As seen on Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News for You, The Big Narstie Show, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Unapologetic. 'Urgent, uncompromising and refreshingly radical fare' (Telegraph). 'His set – edgy, thoughtful, beholden to no one – raised the roof' (Guardian). 'Defiant and fearless' (Metro).

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General venue access

  • Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    Relaxed Performance
  • 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


Relaxed performances

  • Dates: 11 August, 12 August
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team for more information or to discuss any accessibility requirements.
  • Additional information: For more information see www.pleasance.co.uk Show Resources can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PHlYef-LI_7qkJkeM8JZ_Bhc3P1KAyhX?usp=drive_link

Be aware that this show features:

  • Permission to move around and make noise

Show does not feature:

  • Total Audience Black Out
  • Flashing Lights/Strobed Lighting
  • Loud/repetitive/high pitched/unexpected or overlapping sound
  • Distinctive smells
  • Special effects (e.g. smoke/bubbles/pyrotechnics)
  • Latex balloons
  • Characters expressing anger
  • Heavily dialogue-driven scenes
  • Audience required to walk around
  • Audience required to undertake directed movement
  • 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
  • Show guide or synopsis or character list

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

This show has chosen to opt out of audience reviews.


Participants - for further details on our audience and published review policies, including how to add or opt out of reviews, please click here.

The Skinny (4/5 stars) 34 days ago

Smart and reflective, filled with characters vividly brought to life.

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Edinburgh Reviews (5/5 stars) 43 days ago

This comedian has a powerful message and isn’t shy about sharing it. There’s laughter and tears.

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The Reviews Hub (4/5 stars) 43 days ago

One of the freshest and funniest voices on the circuit.

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