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“Wonderful characters, plenty of laughs and a few surprises along the way”
Ocean’s Eleven meets the Marx Brothers: following the phenomenal sell-out success of their multi-award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong, comedy masters Mischief Theatre return with their latest smash hit, The Comedy About A Bank Robbery.
A priceless diamond has been entrusted to the city bank, an institution so corrupt that even the security guards are on the take. Can it be safely stored or will it all go horribly wrong? Don’t miss this smash-and-grab hit comedy, guaranteed to deliver swag loads of laughter.
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Here’s cast member Ashley Tucker to tell us more.
Tell us about your Bristol connections, and how it’ll feel to bring this show here.
My lovely parents are born and bred Bristolians. I used to spend my weekends visiting my grandparents here and the majority of my family still live here now.
It feels wonderful to bring Bank Robbery to Bristol, it feels completely like coming home. I’m so proud of our cast and creative team, and to be part of this production – so to bring it to a city that’s so special to me is a dream.
Tell us about your character and her role in the action.
I play Ruth Monaghan: she’s the bank teller at Minneapolis City Bank, and the woman in charge. Although Mr Freeboys (the bank manager) might disagree!
How does this show resemble Mischief Theatre’s The Play That Goes Wrong? What should audiences expect?
Bank Robbery has all the laughs and wonderful physical comedy of Mischief’s other productions with a wonderfully complete narrative and very character-driven storyline. With the added bonus of brilliant music and a set that will surprise and amaze!
As with The Play That Goes Wrong, audiences should expect lots of fun, a fab plot, lots of wonderful characters, plenty of laughs and a few surprises along the way.
How would you characterise the Mischief Theatre style?
Mischief Theatre are famous for their speedy comic timing, exceptionally accurate physical comedy and plot-driven narratives. They’re a complete dream to work with.
Is this sort of show hard to do well? Timing and precision must be key…
It is! Both those elements are key for safety and the timing of the laughter. It takes a lot of physical stamina, and remembering to really listen to your fellow actors. It’s a real ensemble effort: you have to listen and respond to each offer as it comes to you, and remember that the audience is different every night and that this is the first time they’ve seen the production, so every surprise and comedy moment is new to them.
The Comedy About a Bank Robbery is at the Hippodrome from Feb 12-16. For more info and to book tickets, visit www.thecomedyaboutabankrobbery.com and www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-comedy-about-a-bank-robbery/bristol-hippodrome
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