The latest show from the Foundry Group
co-written by Brian Mitchell (Ministry of Biscuits)
and Joseph Nixon (The Shark is Broken).

Featuring Murray Simon and Brian Mitchell

The setting is the ballroom under the Church of the Annunciation. I always love a new-to-me venue discovery, and this early 19th century church basement is full of character – crumbling paint, the ghost of a fireplace and some chandelier bravado, plus tea and biscuits from a bunting-bedecked stall – it all feels extraordinarily suitable for this particular show.

It’s a simple and very portable concept; two chaps with suitcases and interchangeable hats, a few props, a backdrop and a big sound track.

1066 And All That meets ‘Allo ‘Allo with a touch of Morecambe and Wise, the writing’s witty and warm with real history cred underpinning the fun.

Simon zips through multiple voices and a wicked King Charles impression, with Mitchell the funny, exasperated, avuncular foil. They spark off each other like all the best double acts who’ve known each other and worked together for years.

With history the theme, a Victorian music hall audience would feel right at home here, with this organised chaos before-the-curtain traditional approach to performance

Full of bouncy verve, charming and funny with a spot of audience participation you can’t resist, it’s a fast paced ‘cut to / meanwhile …’ bonkers bulldoze through 1,000 years of British history.

Now imagining a schools’ performance version…

Philippa Hammond
Sussex Playwrights Reviews

(Pic from the Foundry Group’s Event)