A folk revival always comes back in a time of unrest, so God knows we need one now. Sh!t Theatre, comprised of Rebecca Biscuit and Louise Mothersole, lead the show in a folksy sing-around, as they talk about the beauty of Japanese bowls and songs about death.
Audience members are encouraged to join in the pair, through singing, clapping, feet stomping or whatever your heart desires, there are no rules. You may try and resist at first, but you can’t help but lean into the siren call of their haunting blend of voices.
The show begins jovially, Biscuit and Mothersole dance around the crowd collecting a splash of audience members’ drinks, to create a new concoction of “beer”, which receives mixed reviews from the audience.
After the “beer” is created, Biscuit and Mothersole lead us on their journey of asking why and who burnt down a folk bar they attended in West Yorkshire? They describe the suspects one by one, then sing the song that the suspect would sing at the bar.
As the show continues, it takes a darker tone, one of looming grief. The continuous songs about death are no coincidence, as Mothersole reveals the loss her dad to suicide, while Biscuit is grieving the loss of her partner and former Director of Sh!t Theatre. Together, they beautifully lift one another emotionally on stage and their dynamic bond is the backbone of the production.
Sh!t Theatre: Or What’s Left Of Us, 16:45, Summerhall – TechCube 0, Aug 15-16, 18, 20-25
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