Theatre Nation: The Life & Rhymes of Archy & Mehitabel

Poor Archy - trapped in the body of a cockroach - reflects on the insanity and inanity of humanity as he records his memoirs on a newly-discovered typewriter. Celebrating the humour & satire of New York’s Jazz Age as a one-person show, starring award-winning Patrick Kealey. Entertainment with bite!

Patrick Kealy welcomes you to a joyful celebration of Don Marquis' lyricism and wit, this is a production to find happiness in the ludicrous. Fast-paced and razor-sharp, it's a chance to go on a journey through life's foibles and the big stuff, whilst reminding everyone that life is for living, not to be taken for granted. Patrick is celebrating a 50 year career on stage, and Archy is the party he wants to bring to stage for audiences of all ages. Patrick Kealey is an award-winning writer, actor, and director. With critically acclaimed productions of Caravan of Love (2020), Fiction Romance (2021), and has recently been performing as Estragon in David Glass’ revival of Waiting For Godot, as well as preparing for his national tour of The Life & Rhymes of Archy & Mehitabel, a celebration of his broad-spanning professional career over the last 50 years.

WINNER - Best Theatre Performer – Buxton Fringe 2024 ‘a wonder…unforgettable performance’ HIDDEN GEM FringeReview ‘a masterful performer…not to be missed’ Buxton Fringe

Theatre

14+

60 mins

Castle Centre
Fri at 18:45

Sat at 20:45

Sun at 13:45

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