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In the Sick of It

In the Sick of It

Event Information

Date
26-26 Aug
Time
12:15
Event type
Theatre
Company name
Wake the Beast
Age Rating
Age 12 + (Guideline)
Event Warnings
Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes

In the Sick of It

Sick of negative headlines about the NHS? We've just the medicine. 500 stories, 4 years, 2 actors, 1 hour. You. Restore your faith in humanity at our interactive, exhilarating A&E. Satire meets medical chaos in this rousing call to arms featuring inspiring verbatim stories and darkly humorous tales from over 500 staff across our Health system. No theatre company in the world has had such consistent access to NHS/Care Home staff since April 2020. Come and be moved by this heartbreaking and hilarious journey into the politics of health care that affects us all. #Sickofit


The Reviews Hub - 5* review

"superbly powerful...thought provoking and entertaining ... Must See Theatre."

In The Sick Of It - Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024, Assembly George Square - The Reviews Hub


North West End UK - 4* review

"truly the perfect Fringe show... hugely enjoyable and engrossing from start to finish..."

In The Sick of It – Unity Theatre - North West End UK


Audience reviews:

"Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant!

Well done the two of you for SO effectively transmitting what it was REALLY like for the various health and social care staff during the pandemic - putting a truly human face to the reality of the situation for them - and for caring enough to do so."


"This show was heavily emotional at times, really well written and portrayed. It really connected with me as a healthcare professional. Great mix of seriousness and funny too. Would 100% recommend, very talented actors!"


"Such an impactful performance! We loved it! What an emotional insight into the raw, honest and humorous experience of heath and social care workers during the pandemic. I don’t work in either sector so I didn’t expect to be moved quite as much as I was. The subtle overlay of the political narrative makes for a most thought provoking and cathartic experience.

Highly recommended for both health and social care workers and anyone else who lived and worked through the pandemic (all of us!)"