Flying high after a fourth Fringe First award at Edinburgh, NYC duo Xhloe and Natasha bring Bigfoot Ripped My Dog in Half I Saw It to Soho Theatre for a victory lap.
Having previously seen the pair perform What If They Ate The Baby? in the theatre’s studio space, I was delighted to see their unique blend of clowning, physical comedy and social commentary shine on Soho Theatre’s main stage. The extra space lets them play more with movement and allows a giant STOP sign, text projections on the back wall, and an imposing representation of Bigfoot to offer extra visual intrigue.
Set in a small mountain town in the US, Bigfoot introduces us to a pair of teenagers who pretend they’ve spotted Bigfoot in the area to cover up their own misdeeds. This singular lie soon spirals into a web of deceit, suspicion, and paranoia that envelopes the whole community. The locals are frightened, the teenagers carry on the ruse through increasingly elaborate stunts, while the mayor sees it as a perfect distraction from his own corrupt acts.
Xhloe and Natasha play all the roles (sometimes sharing a single role between them), showing off their talent for creating distinctive characters through changes in physical and vocal delivery. Skilful acrobatic movement is one of their trademarks, and there’s plenty of it in Bigfoot. Set to a playlist of iconic 90s music, the energy is relentless and the pace never stalls, but occasionally the music overlaps with the dialogue in a way that feels a bit too frenetic.
The script carefully weaves a tale of mistrust and misinformation in a way that feels especially urgent for today’s audiences – particularly given the show’s American setting. What is initially a comic caper quickly becomes a disturbing reflection of the worst parts of modern humanity, all tied up with a distinctly Xhloe and Natasha bow.
Bigfoot Ripped My Dog in Half I Saw It plays at Soho Theatre until 26th September. Tickets are available at https://sohotheatre.com/.
Reviewer: Olivia Cox
Reviewed: 9th September 2026
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