"Wonderfully wacky and cartoonishly camp."
From the creators of Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story comes Awkward Productions’ new and hilariously musical parody, Gwyneth Goes Skiing.
Bringing the madness and ridiculous of the 2023 ski trial to life is Linus Karp as the breathy and “goopy” Gwyneth Paltrow, and Joseph Martin as an exuberantly animated retired optometrist Dr Terry Sanderson.
To compliment the hilarity and silliness of the show, the cast also includes a muppet playing Dr Sanderson’s lawyer and Paltrow’s daughter being played by an actual apple. Oh, and there’s some audience participation too. Will this add to the charm and chaos of the show? Most definitely!
Self-professed as the “harbingers of queer chaos”, Karp and Martin had the audience in stitches with their hysterical escapade laden with pop culture references and witty satire.
Gwyneth Goes Skiing is wonderfully wacky and cartoonishly camp. There’s no chance of a wipeout here, only razzle dazzle and well wishes.
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LISTING INFORMATION
Venue: Pleasance Courtyard, Forth (Venue 33)
Date: 31 July - 26 Aug (not 5, 12, 19)
Times: 15:30 (1 hour 20 mins)
Prices: £11 - £20
Suitability: 14+ (Guideline)
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