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Fresh From the Fringe – Pete Heat & Mary O’Connell
01 March 2024 @ 7.30pm
About Fresh From the Fringe – Pete Heat & Mary O’Connell
Mark Watson’s production company Impatient presents two of the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe’s most successful shows, hand-picked by the ‘Taskmaster’ star himself.
Pete Heat’s is a magic show like no other, which bridged the gap between trickery and comedy, selling out the run in the Pleasance, Edinburgh’s most prestigious comedy spot. Stylish, unconventional and absolutely confounding, Pete’s show will smash your brain into tiny little pieces and then, hopefully, put them back together again.
Mary O’Connell has had a stellar 2023, winning the first-ever OnlyFans Creative Fund for Comedy – the biggest comedy cash prize ever awarded in the UK – and went on to enjoy one of the best debut seasons at the Fringe this year, attracting widespread TV interest and rapturous reviews. A superb combination of rising talents; see them close-up in Henley while you can.
Reviews
On Pete
★★★★★ “Perfect… Superbly weird – a reminder of the ingenuity and creativity that magicians are capable of.”
World Magic Review
“The constant oscillation between excellent jokes and superb wizardry really is a thrilling ride.”
The Wee Review
“Would have given Jesus a run for his money.”
Alex Horne
On Mary
★★★★ “An impressive debut: one of the most relatable shows on the Fringe.”
Daily Telegraph
“Top 20 Rising Stars of 2023.”
Evening Standard
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices include a £1.00 Restoration Levy, a £1.25 Booking Fee and a 25p Community Fund Levy.
Duration:
TBC, including an interval.
About Kenton Theatre
Situated in the centre of Henley-on-Thames, the Kenton Theatre is the fourth-oldest working theatre in the UK and a registered charity. Seating 240, the theatre today offers a varied programme of comedy, drama, music, talks and more – as well as being available for hire.
The theatre is home to annual performances from Henley Amateur Operatic and Drama Society (HAODS), Henley Children’s Theatre, Henley Drama Festival, Henley Literary Festival, Henley Players, Henley Youth Festival, Mike Hurst, the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO), Woodley Light Operatic Society, amongst others. High-profile performers at the Kenton in recent years include Michael McIntyre, Georgie Fame, Haley Mills, Chris Barber, Dara O’Briain, Diana Rigg, Russell Brand, PP Arnold and Marti Webb.
The theatre’s first production, the farce The School of Reform took place on 07 November 1805. Celebrated performers who have graced the Kenton stage over the last five decades include Celia Johnson, John Mortimer, Anthony Newley, Kate Winslet, Tom Baker, Joe Brown, Diana Dors, David Essex, Roy Hudd and Jeremy Irons.
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