Welcome to the warped mirror world of Imaginary Friends, award-winning writer-performer Daniel Bye’s first solo show for seven years. This is a major event.
After a personal tragedy, a floundering TV comic finds comfort in his imaginary friends. They’re terrible people, and he knows it. But the ideas they’re coming up with for his failing show are terrific.
The results are controversial – but in the attention economy, that’s rocket fuel! And isn’t it ok to go to extremes, so long as you’re on the right side of history?
Meanwhile the imaginary friends get louder. And louder.
How do you save the world when your world has already ended? How do you hear good advice when everyone has the volume turned up to 11?
Daniel Bye’s trademark blend of the hilarious and the mind-bending is at its best in this startling new show. Book now for a wild hallucinatory ride through the looking glass of twenty-first century culture.
“Bye is an exceptional storyteller” – Exeunt Theatre Magazine
“Funny, wise, impeccably performed. […] Bye is one of the most astute and thoughtful contemporary theatremakers around.” **** – The Stage
“Fascinating, terrifying and thought-provoking” **** – The Guardian
“Captivating and illuminating” **** – The Independent
“Unforgettable. Beautifully written.” **** – The Scotsman
“Riveting, funny and thoughtful” **** – The Guardian
- RUNNING TIME90 minutes (incl. interval)
- AGE RECOMMENDATION16+
- TICKETS£14 | £12
- VENUEFactory Theatre
Content warning: References to grief, loss and suicide. Some strong language.
7.30pm
Standard £14 / Concession £12 (Tickets and prices subject to availability)
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Members on sale 12:30pm on Tue 08 October
General on sale 12:30pm on Thu 10 October