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‘M U S I C’ is a show about art, gods and obsession. Mostly, though, it’s about the music.

Jacob Larrick is a young AI programmer for Stripify – the world’s most popular music streaming service, and pines for the artists of the 60’s and 70’s, those pioneers who live on as sparkling deities in the public imagination. When, he wonders, will we see their like again?

So, when a chance encounter with a disgraced – but brilliant – geneticist leads to an unexpected opportunity, he takes his chance. He creates his very own, original Stripify ‘recommended artist’: with the imagination of Bowie; the charisma of Brown; the acerbic wit of Lennon. This artist has it all, and as he skyrockets through the charts, he takes a delighted Jacob along for a ride.

That is, until certain other, less appealing personality traits begin to show themselves…

‘M U S I C’ is the second sketch-gig-theatre collaboration from HangDog, the all-singing and never-dancing lovechild of the maniac clown Jacob Lovick and Chester’s longest-haired songwriter Jack Toop, who brought their debut show ‘L O V E’ to Ventnor Fringe in 2021 to great acclaim.

“The sort of show that makes you excited about the Fringe again.” – Broadway Baby ★★★★★

★★★★★ – Mumble Comedy

★★★★★ – EdFringeReview

Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th July 2022 – 8.30pm – 9.30pm 
Tickets £10, Under 25 £8, Group of 4 £30, Culture / Unlimited Pass 2for1

16+

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‘M U S I C’ is a show about art, gods and obsession. Mostly, though, it’s about the music.

Jacob Larrick is a young AI programmer for Stripify – the world’s most popular music streaming service, and pines for the artists of the 60’s and 70’s, those pioneers who live on as sparkling deities in the public imagination. When, he wonders, will we see their like again?

So, when a chance encounter with a disgraced – but brilliant – geneticist leads to an unexpected opportunity, he takes his chance. He creates his very own, original Stripify ‘recommended artist’: with the imagination of Bowie; the charisma of Brown; the acerbic wit of Lennon. This artist has it all, and as he skyrockets through the charts, he takes a delighted Jacob along for a ride.

That is, until certain other, less appealing personality traits begin to show themselves…

‘M U S I C’ is the second sketch-gig-theatre collaboration from HangDog, the all-singing and never-dancing lovechild of the maniac clown Jacob Lovick and Chester’s longest-haired songwriter Jack Toop, who brought their debut show ‘L O V E’ to Ventnor Fringe in 2021 to great acclaim.

“The sort of show that makes you excited about the Fringe again.” – Broadway Baby ★★★★★

★★★★★ – Mumble Comedy

★★★★★ – EdFringeReview

Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th July 2022 – 8.30pm – 9.30pm 
Tickets £10, Under 25 £8, Group of 4 £30, Culture / Unlimited Pass 2for1

16+

Book Tickets

‘M U S I C’ is a show about art, gods and obsession. Mostly, though, it’s about the music.

Jacob Larrick is a young AI programmer for Stripify – the world’s most popular music streaming service, and pines for the artists of the 60’s and 70’s, those pioneers who live on as sparkling deities in the public imagination. When, he wonders, will we see their like again?

So, when a chance encounter with a disgraced – but brilliant – geneticist leads to an unexpected opportunity, he takes his chance. He creates his very own, original Stripify ‘recommended artist’: with the imagination of Bowie; the charisma of Brown; the acerbic wit of Lennon. This artist has it all, and as he skyrockets through the charts, he takes a delighted Jacob along for a ride.

That is, until certain other, less appealing personality traits begin to show themselves…

‘M U S I C’ is the second sketch-gig-theatre collaboration from HangDog, the all-singing and never-dancing lovechild of the maniac clown Jacob Lovick and Chester’s longest-haired songwriter Jack Toop, who brought their debut show ‘L O V E’ to Ventnor Fringe in 2021 to great acclaim.

“The sort of show that makes you excited about the Fringe again.” – Broadway Baby ★★★★★

★★★★★ – Mumble Comedy

★★★★★ – EdFringeReview

Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th July 2022 – 8.30pm – 9.30pm 
Tickets £10, Under 25 £8, Group of 4 £30, Culture / Unlimited Pass 2for1

16+

Book Tickets

From the company behind Ventnor Fringe 2019’s ★★★★★ The Trial (“captivating”, DIVA Magazine) and ★★★★★ Busu & The Damask Drum (“extravagant and visual”, The Wee Review), Utter Mess! features the critically acclaimed Inês Sampaio and Etsuko Shirasaka, in a show that mixes theatre, live music, clowing and magic. In search for meaning and connection, a company of artists end up in Tokyo’s Museum of Lost Things, a curious place where nothing is remembered forever.

Their new reality is chaotic and they are now in a place of magic – where the magic always goes wrong. Frankly, it’s an utter mess. Exploring what we remember and what we forget – Utter Mess! is about how we connect with others and ourselves. Embrace the chaos with StoneCrabs’ new magical, thought-provoking, funny and blissful theatrical journey.

Disclaimer: this performance doesn’t provide any medical advice, nor the meaning of life.

Common side effects: rise of energy, strong thoughts, bliss and laughter.

Friday 29th & Saturday 30th July 2022 – 8.30pm – 9.30pm   
Tickets £15,  Under 25 £5, Family of 4 £25, Culture / Unlimited Pass 2for1

12+

Book Tickets

From the company behind Ventnor Fringe 2019’s ★★★★★ The Trial (“captivating”, DIVA Magazine) and ★★★★★ Busu & The Damask Drum (“extravagant and visual”, The Wee Review), Utter Mess! features the critically acclaimed Inês Sampaio and Etsuko Shirasaka, in a show that mixes theatre, live music, clowing and magic. In search for meaning and connection, a company of artists end up in Tokyo’s Museum of Lost Things, a curious place where nothing is remembered forever.

Their new reality is chaotic and they are now in a place of magic – where the magic always goes wrong. Frankly, it’s an utter mess. Exploring what we remember and what we forget – Utter Mess! is about how we connect with others and ourselves. Embrace the chaos with StoneCrabs’ new magical, thought-provoking, funny and blissful theatrical journey.

Disclaimer: this performance doesn’t provide any medical advice, nor the meaning of life.

Common side effects: rise of energy, strong thoughts, bliss and laughter.

Friday 29th & Saturday 30th July 2022 – 8.30pm – 9.30pm   
Tickets £15,  Under 25 £5, Family of 4 £25, Culture / Unlimited Pass 2for1

12+

Book Tickets