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Tag: Arches Lane Theatre

Oh, Sister Mary! – Arches Lane Theatre
London

Oh, Sister Mary! – Arches Lane Theatre

Oh, Sister Mary! is a delightfully entertaining new cabaret performance that introduces audiences to the unforgettable character of Sister Mary, a spirited nun from Soho, London. The show, brought vividly to life by the exceptionally funny Tim McArthur, combines storytelling, song, and audience interaction to create a thoroughly immersive and joyous experience. From the moment Sister Mary steps onto the stage, it’s clear that this is no ordinary cabaret. Through a series of amusing anecdotes from her time as a nun, Sister Mary takes the audience on a journey filled with witty observations, cheeky innuendos, and laugh-out-loud moments. Tim McArthur’s impeccable comedic timing ensures that each story lands perfectly, drawing constant laughter from the audience. Whether recalling the quirk...
Bog Body – Arches Lane Theatre
London

Bog Body – Arches Lane Theatre

Love is more than language, Petra tells you, more than just words. She convinces you that it transcends the confines of time, form, and existence even. You see, she has fallen in love with a man who died 2,000 years ago. The bog body in the title refers to Lindow Man, the preserved human cadaver from the Iron Age recovered from the peat bogs of Lindow Moss, and Petra is preparing to marry him. In the 30 minutes before she is to tie the knot, dressed in white, she talks about her love and of her twin sister’s death. From off stage, the disembodied voices of her dead sister and the psychologist help her along in introspection. Is the idea of falling in love with a person long gone ridiculous and mad, or entirely normal? If you listen to Petra, you will be convinced of the latter. Losin...