Bridget Christie: The Court of King Charles II The Second

There is a lovely looseness about Bridget Christie’s show. There are, of course, the scripted sections of stand up and really strong visual humour but in between she seems to veer off at a tangent. If it works, she goes with it and, if it doesn’t, her attitude is well sod it, just get back to the script. I like the chances she is prepared to take.

Her performance is built around her fixation with Charles II after she saw his portrait as a child. She goes into the character of the King, who then acts as a compere for a selection of characters of the period, each of whom have their take on the 21^st century. There is the big contrast between a laid back Samuel Pepys and the crazy witch hunter Matthew Hopkins. The most unusual part of the show is her interpretation of the plague – a touch of surreal humour.

With Bridget Christie don’t expect a totally slick act. What you will get is a performance which is funny, whacky and idiosyncratic.  

****

Ben

Fringe Programme Page No

P 35

Company

Siobhan Rhodes with David Johnson and John McKay

Venue Name and Number

Baby Belly The Caves V 88

Dates and Times

31 July to 24 August ( not 12)  16.50 to 17.50

Comedy 2008

Music 2008

Others 2008

Theatre 2008

Musicals 2008

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