21st – 25th March 7.30pm £12/10
A masterclass with the self-proclaimed Queen of the Fringe.
After 30 years working on, in, under and around the British Fringe Theatre Circuit, Gillian Beak bares all in public to share a lifetime of theatrical windfalls with whoever might care to munch on them; finally Beak Speaks.
By kind permission of Sarah Thom.
“A brilliantly written, wholly believable and very funny tragicomic creation” The List ****
“Beak Speaks is a piece of comic genius. Sarah Thom is brilliant.” Show Me Shows London
“Wonderful use of a trampoline… Miles Jupp makes an amusing (virtual) appearance as an ex-lover” The Scotsman
“If I was 10 years younger Gillian Beak would already be my ex-wife” Miles Jupp
Sarah Thom has performed on many shows with BBC Radio 4 comedy & drama – including 5 series of ‘Clare in the Community’ – and appeared in TV classics such as ‘Not Going Out’ & ‘Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle’. She’s also currently a regular on ‘Clinton Baptiste’s Paranormal Podcast’ as his sister, Karen.
Beak Tweets
“Anyone who’s ever had anything to do with theatre has to go to see Beak Speaks. The most I’ve laughed in ages.” Olivia Chappell
“Go see the wonderful @worldofthom. She’s getting fab reviews!”Lucy Porter
“Comedy at its best.” Rebecca Gillett
“If you need a Phd in dramaturgy, or fear you’re not getting enough orange in your life, see the amazing Beak Speaks” James Sanderson
“Quirky, creative, funny. Go – and enjoy it.” Richard Drake
Tickets booked online must be collected 15mins before showtime. Cash tickets are available for 30 mins at the box office. TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE*
Over 14’s only. This venue is accessed via a set of small stairs, please contact us to discuss any accessibility requirements. No admittance for latecomers.
Hen & Chickens Theatre
109 St Paul’s Road
London N1 2NA
*Unless the theatre has to close.
Venue Phone: 020 7704 2001
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