Stage/Fright
- leejamesscriven
- Sep 10
- 1 min read
For those like me who mourned the end of the brilliant Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton’s BBC anthology series Inside No 9 will be relieved to know their brilliance can now be enjoyed via the world of live theatre.
It would appear by the advance sell out run at MK Theatre, their popularity hasn’t diminished since their TV departure and going the by standing ovation given at the final curtain by those lucky enough to secure a ticket were delighted to see them.
The show has everything you love from the TV production: accents, slapstick, wigs, false teeth and moments of shock. The pair’s talent for surprise is intact and is put to service for some hair-raising shocks throughout the production.
After the brilliant sarcastic opening scene-setting overture about irritating theatre audience members you are thrown straight into scenes that lovers of No 9 classic sketches will recognise.
The producers have asked not to give too much away in reviews, so I will not.
What I will say though, is Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton’s comic brilliance and genuine warmth is evident throughout. Yes, as it proclaims on the poster, there’s plenty of stage fright. Well actually, not that scary, more of being shocked when you least expect it.
But it collectively adds to the enjoyment, and trust me you will enjoy this show.
If there’s a chance you can actually get some tickets, grab them with both hands.
In a word: Brilliant!
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