Exploring Physicality In Comedy (1 Day Workshop)
Ramsey Scouts Centre, London
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by Viki Jackson
It's spooky season! And there are a wholeeee bunch of shows to choose from to celebrate. Here's our roundup of great shows to watch this month:
Saturday 19th
Elf Lyons: House of Horrors at Rhyme and Ruse
Here’s Elf! Join cult comedy creature Elf Lyons for a unique evening of bouffon and gruesome tales of terror. Celebrate all things terrifying with mime, clowning, and storytelling guaranteed to make your blood run cold.
Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th:
A Haunted House at the Old Red Lion Theatre
A Haunted House is a hysterical, terrifying and surreal tale, about one hair-raising night in a haunted house. Merging mime, physical comedy and sound design this show is a must for fans of horror and comedy alike! By David Hoskin.
Tuesday 22nd:
Modern Art at Vaulty Towers
We accidentally forgot to lock the portal to the underworld in last month's show. Oops. Halloween month was clearly not the time to do this and we’re hearing that the basement of Vaulty Towers has been filled with demons, spirits and ghouls. Get ready for an night of alt comedy featuring: Josh Invain, Bernard Guff, Tamzin Rafnm, Michael Brunström and Viki Jackson (MC)
Saturday 26th:
Improv The Dead at Brighton HorrorFest
Using audience suggestions, Improv the Dead conjure up a spontaneous zombie flick right before your eyes, complete with thrills, chills, gut-busting laughs, and fake blood.
Tuesday 29th:
Local Ha! Ha! Lounge - Ha! Ha! Halloween Special at The World's End
Hosted by the formidable Josh Glanc (@joshglanc - as seen on TV!) with live music by Jeff (@jefftheeagleman). Come for the laughter, stay for the after! Good music, great beer and spooky entertainment. Featuring: Jazz Emu, Rob Copland, Frankie Thompson, Steffen Hånes, Katia Kvinge and Pravanya Pillay
Thursday 31st:
Improv The Dead at Croydon Fringe
Shuffle this way for the greatest zombie flick you've never seen, as Improv the Dead use your suggestions to tell a spontaneously savage tale of the undead! You decide who lives, dies, and un-dies in this thrillingly silly, bloodily bonkers, entirely made up show!
Knickers Halloween Spooktacular Cabaret at The Crypt, St Giles' Church, Camberwell
Knickers Cabaret hosts a range of funny folk; from stand-ups to drag artists, from clowns to musical comedians, there truly is something for everyone! Featuring: Rosie Yadid, Mikey Bligh-Smith, Mitzi Fitz, Jen Ives, Jonathan Oldfield, Curly, Verity Sharpe (MC) and Planet Mina (DJ)
Haus of Intrusive Thots at The Yard Theatre
This Halloween, come to see Haus of Intrusive Thots deliver their most ambitious, daring and freak-tastic night of performances yet, in their mixed bill drag show MIDNIGHT FREAKS, featuring performances across drag, burlesque, clown and more as well as DJ sets from kitsch collective Unicorn Baby Slay.
If you aren't spooked out by now then Viki is hosting a Spooky Shinanigans workshop at The Fun Fed on 5th November. She'll be hosting lots of spooky fun and games.
Have we missed any? Add any other show's you recommend in the comments below!