Despite the title, and beautifully appealing flyer, this performance is very limited in its affiliation with The Beatles, other than some snippets of the great songs in between scenes that somewhat dubiously relate to the sketch that follows. It is, however, a hilarious show comprising of youthful turmoil, relatable pop culture japes, and satirical takes on the posh, non-student population of the country.
In the most complimentary way possible, it is the kind of show where the comedy is of a low calibre, rendering it comedic in its blatant punchlines and blunt interactions with the audience where you can’t help but laugh with those on stage.
The performance is in its second week and thus the acting was precise and well-practiced, leading the crowd to have smirks on their faces throughout. As a cast of six very natural comics, not all were in every sketch which made it a light and refreshing watch, with the constant change of scene and actors keeping the performance gripping and easy to watch without becoming tiresome.
From a viewer’s perspective you can tell all those on stage are fast friends, which allows their natural chemistry to shine through, enhancing the sketches further. The originality of the scenes are masterful, with a delightfully wide range of topics making it enjoyable throughout and hilarious in every sense.
A particular stand out sketch was one in which two Chelsea mums discuss their bee-keeping friend whom they ‘love’, but which results in them damning her a ‘stuck up bitch’. Similarly, a sketch characterising the difference between female and male anti-perspirant adverts had the whole audience howling long into the next scene.
If you’re having a bad day, it will be instantly brightened by this hour-long foray into silliness. For an introduction to sketch comedy this is the place to be, I am sure this group of six will return year after year to sell out shows.
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