Ubu

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Inspired by the infamously controversial 1896 Alfred Jarry play Ubu Roi, this Awful Pie Theatre production is a rough gem of a play.

There is a captivating energy about the production, in particular the spritely exuberance of the young cast. Their enthusiasm, combined with a knowing mockery of the script and themselves is utterly captivating.

At nearly 90 minutes, the show is a little over-long, and scarred by a couple of non-sequiturs and a contrived “it was all a dream” set-up. Nevertheless, if you go in aware that not everything will make sense, you'll find it very good fun.