Sardines
Theatre (comedy, new writing)
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Venue 29Paradise in The Vault - The Annexe
- 20:30
- Aug 17
- 55 minutes
- Country: United Kingdom - England
- Group: The Blank Slate Ensemble
- Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing, Flashing lights and loud special effects
- Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
- Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Description
Have you ever wondered what would happen if your favourite poets from the 1800s got stuck in an inflatable life raft in the middle of the ocean with no nautical know-how and a fractured friendship? Join William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge in this absurdist comedy, one man in the midst of a mid-life crisis, the other obsessed with opium induced poetry, all the while battling a stagehand who threatens to deflate the show. Throw in a pirate, an albatross and positive reviews from Theatre Royal Bath's Elevate Festival, and you have all the ingredients for a grand misadventure.Please note that while all media gallery content is provided by verified members of the event, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society does not review or approve this content before it is posted. Reports of inappropriate content or copyright infringement can be directed to [email protected].
General venue access
- Accessible entry: The Annexe is located next door to The Vault. Audiences leave the main foyer onto Merchant Street then access the Annexe via the Pend. There are 2 - 3 steps in the Pend then a narrow staircase inside the space. The audience enters at the rear of the raked auditorium.
- Stairs: 6 - 10
Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible
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Freddie Churchill 33 days ago
A very well rounded, silly, annoying, hilarious performance. The venue is intimate and only adds to the comedy.
The two lead actors play off each-other very well and feed into each others performance. I really enjoyed their dynamic.
I feel the narrator/stage hand actress’s role did not allow her to shine in the way she obviously can. She did the best acting she could with a bit of a naff role. I would love to have seen her given actually funny characters, not just annoying ones. She’s clearly capable of more (albatross moment)
Sound guy was funny, he had a funny face.
Overall I really enjoyed it. Would love to see more.
Zaynah 36 days ago
Super fun absurdist comedy, go and see it!
Eleni 37 days ago
Absolutely brilliant.
Jeremy wyllie 38 days ago
This is a 5 star Review. This show is very clever and funny demonstrating very good absurdist comedy. It uses clever techniques of involving other people in the show . The stage hand who has many other parts is outstanding.
It has pathos and irony all together.The 2 poets are brilliant.
Barbara Poważa-Kurko 38 days ago
A very witty take on sacrosanct literary tradition. It helps to keep it alive too, doesn't it? Nice to know the reason the albatross was shot. At last!
Adrian Palmer 39 days ago
I loved this show. Truly inventive, slick writing, funny and a great team of performers. Unleash your inner Romantic poet and come and have a good laugh at this hilarious hapless quest.
Emma Makarova 39 days ago
You never know what you are going to get at the Fringe and this show is a real winner! Laugh out loud funny, fast paced dialogue, brilliant acting and some great special effects. Blank Slate Ensemble are definitely one to watch.
Ella Thorpe 40 days ago
A hidden gem of a show. I laughed a lot. Great performances and some clever writing and direction. What a treat. Go see - you won’t regret it!
Doug Brown 41 days ago
Brilliant, laugh a loud funny, best thing I have seen at the Fringe. Loved the twist at the end, talented team, 5 stars.
Jo-Anne Simons DYT Performance Co 42 days ago
A hilarious, moving piece about a love/hate friendship between two poets. The trust between the company was wonderful to watch and made the piece flow beautifully, we loved the set design, the use of voice over (especially a certain helicopter accident) and the effortless comic timing!
Scott Sharp 43 days ago
This show is bonkers in the best way! The irreverent caricatures of a high'n'horny Coleridge and his exasperated bestie Wordsworth are rounded out by a supporting cast of an incredibly committed "stagehand" and a tech that just seems happy to help with whatever needs doing. Laugh-out-loud funny.
Anthony Leung 43 days ago
Wonky and zany and lots of fun! Never do they drop a beat and always keep you engaged. Comedy and history mixed with more then a dash of Monty Python. You’ll walk away holding your sides from laughter.
Andrew James 43 days ago
Sardines may not be everyone's favourite, but make this show a 'must see' on your list and you'll be a fan of Sardines forever! This small, energetic, talented, committed (and they should be!), hilarious and intelligent group of individuals will have you rolling in the aisles as much as they're rolling in the waves. They truly deserve to go further than their inflatable and will hopefully last longer than the unfortunate Albatross!
Nicola Harbottle 44 days ago
The funniest thing we’ve seen at the Fringe, extremely well written play with witty, rambunctious acting and an unexpected twist. You will not want to miss this gem!
sylvie 44 days ago
Very funny show. Very well written and understandable even for french people :). We spent a very good evening!
Charmaine Brown 45 days ago
This was brilliant, funny and fast paced. You are in for a treat make sure you don’t let this sardine get away.
Victor Serra 45 days ago
Amazing show. Incredible!! 2 thumbs up! I didn’t expect enjoying any show as I did with this one. I TELL YOU THE BEST YOU CAN VISIT IN FRINGE
Beth 45 days ago
Amazingly funny show - such high energy and great story-telling. We loved all the actors, especially the “stage hand” character!
Sharon Janaway 45 days ago
Great cast & an intimate venue. Totally original & bonkers comedy! You will be crying with laughter! A must see!!
Jenni H 45 days ago
This is a wonderfully silly piece of bonkers! Great performances from everyone. Absurd theatre at it's best.
sean sperling 46 days ago
Thoroughly enjoyed show worth a watch great cast intimate venue makes it feel personal
5 stars also
Taylor Cahill 47 days ago
Horrible Histories on crack.
5 Stars
Amy and Diane 48 days ago
Inventive, funny, witty, crazy, fast paced work by a talented team. Expect the unexpected! A great piece of absurd theatre, not to be missed!
Starving Creatives 48 days ago
Walked in not knowing what to expect, left laughing out loud and booking tickets to see it again! A show that reminded us exactly why we love absurdist theatre - anything can happen! A brilliant show with a gripping cast. Pure talent, 100/10!
Curtis P 48 days ago
Very sharp, very tight, very funny. A well constructed comedy that never flags and delivers all that it promises. You will not regret the hour you spend with this very funny troupe.
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