A comedy play by Chas Early & Richard HurstAfter its sell-out runs at the Edinburgh fringe 2004 and 2005, and an extended West End season, this acclaimed solo show comes to The Riverfront with newly updated material on Friday 12 May 2006 at 7.45pm. In this comedy play the greatest comedian in the world returns for one more show: Bill Hicks: Slight Return is the true story of one man’s attempt to change the world through stand-up comedy. Bill Hicks’ edgy, confrontational comic style has influenced many comedians; going a step further Chas Early uses his uncanny impersonation to take a look at what he would have made of the world in 2006. Unsurprisingly, he is none too impressed with the political situation and everyone from George Bush to Coldplay fall victim to a tirade of abuse. The writing team of Chas Early and Richard Hurst have created a heartfelt, strangely moving and deeply funny show that won the admiration of Hicks fans and the utterly uninitiated alike. Please note: Contains strong language and sexual references. Age Guide 16+ Ticket prices are £10 with Reductions and CLC available and are available by calling The Riverfront Box Office on 01633 656757. “Unimaginably brilliant, I wanted more. Painfully good, painfully Hicks.” Kate Copstick, The Scotsman **** “From the point of view of appearance, movement, facial expression, delivery and content, Slight Return is a triumph of mimicry, research and writing” Julian Hall, The Independent **** “Achieves the impossible: a brave idea that shouldn’t work – but it does” Malcolm Hay, Time Out London “Terrific… Chas Early gives this rollicking reincarnation integrity and wit” Dominic Maxwell, Metro |
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