BEASTS Present Mr Brighton 2017

Like a bag of mixed Haribo, ‘BEASTS Present Mr Brighton 2017’ is colourful, full of marvels for the kid in every adult, and over too soon leaving you with a cheeky sugar-rush grin. The respected sketch comedy group’s show-arc saw the trio competing for the title of Mr Brighton 2017, with competition rounds including charm, fighting, and the all-important ‘talent’ – a lovely framework over which to drape tomato-flinging, an attack swan, and enthusiastic song and dance routines. The interaction between the trio was tight and also with enough intimacy to allow for an atmosphere with a frisson of anarchy, breaking down the fourth wall with a mallet that squeaks defiantly wherever it lands. Such fun to witness – this one-night-only show is already a Fringe highlight.

Main House, The Warren, 6 May 21017

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