Verbal Diary

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Theatre (comedy, 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 are required to have a complimentary ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

After making a New Year's resolution to keep a daily diary, hapless photographer for the local paper, Gordon, is oblivious to his new flatmates secretly reading his every written thought. This is the first time Verbal Diary has been performed since The Edinburgh Fringe in 1984, marking its 40th birthday! A musical comedy written by John Otway and Paul Bradley, with additional material by Tom Johnson. Music and specially written tracks by Rock'n'Roll's greatest failure, John Otway.

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General venue access

  • Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Through wheelchair access entrance, and up through first lift audience will come to, and along corridor. Lift dimensions: Doorway: 660mm x 1980mm Internal Dimensions: 920mm x 770mm Capacity: 410kg (6 people)

    • Wheelchair access type: Level Access, Lift (Building Lift)

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

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

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

G Upton 16 days ago

I saw this show last week and laughed start to end. Heartwarming, anarchic, surprisingly gentle at times and just pure silly. Lead man gave it everything and was just fun to watch, supporting cast were brilliant and the guitar player was fantastic.

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Rhys Dickens 23 days ago

Brilliant show, Toms and the rest of the cast were amazing , great songs, hilarious & heartwarming story . MUST SEE 5*

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Laila Kricha 23 days ago

If you’re a fan of John Otway, this is a must see! If you’ve never heard of John Otway, this is still a must see! Energetic fast paced show with a cast that can keep up. Really enjoyed myself, so much so I’ve seen it twice now and hope to catch it again before my trip is over. Highly recommend

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James Babb 23 days ago

A nice heartwarming show with some good tunes.

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Jessica Davison 23 days ago

What a well thought out, witty, funny and heart warming show. Tom and the cast were brilliant, this is a MUST SEE while you can !!

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Thomas Vincent 25 days ago

The angst-ridden existence of student house sharers releases musical mayhem thanks to an energetic cast revelling in a world that once belonged to The Young Ones and Withnail and I.

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John Irvine 26 days ago

This is a delightful comedy professionally performed. Wonderful acting and singing of John Otway’s unique songs. Well worth seeing. A joyful start to an evening.

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Rachel Pollock 29 days ago

Without knowing a thing about John Otway, I still found Verbal Diary quirky, highly energetic, clever, and worth watching. Truly beautiful musical moments shine through a well-devised romp in this introvert's life...with solid supporting performances by a tight-knit cast. Go see it!

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Jo Schmidt 32 days ago

Really enjoyed this! Tom’s performance was funny quirky, clever and endearing. The whole cast were impressive, overall.
Well thought out, quirky/interesting set design, good music, good musical performances and just an overall feel good wacky chuckle. Recommended!

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Sho Jo 32 days ago

Absolutely banging! Hilarious and chaotic, highly recommend.

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Leah 34 days ago

Found this absolutely hilarious! It's a feel good comedy with a clever set design and musical numbers. I highly recommend seeing it ❤️

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A Young(ish) Perspective (4/5 stars) 21 days ago

Slapstick and song collide in the delightful Verbal Diary

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