Central, homely and unique are but a few ways to describe the eye-catching Old Joint Stock Pub and Theatre, in the heart of Birmingham City Centre just a short walk from Snow Hill station and New Street Station. Born originally as a library in 1862 then later a bank, this decadent and richly decorated…
Description
Comic, poet and reformed psychiatric nurse Rob Gee presents a user-friendly guide to losing the plot.
Fruitcake charts a night shift on an acute psychiatric ward, seen through the eyes of a jaded nurse who hears the voice of God – a kindly Jamaican woman – who gives him ten benevolent commandments to help him through the shift; and life.
★★★★★ “A one-man thespian army” Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
★★★★★ “Beautifully written” Voice Magazine, Adelaide
★★★★½ “A tour de force” Victoria Times
★★★★½ “Hilarious... poignant… life affirming… joyful!” Uptown Magazine, Manitoba
“A witty, skilful entertainer…. Gee has pitched it perfectly” Chortle
“Terrifically well-written… the kind of performer you pray you’ll discover” Orlando Sentinel
"An unforeseen highlight, a convulsively funny and surprisingly moving tribute to humanity’s collective psychosis” Minnesota Examiner.
Winner, Best of Fest – Ottawa, Winnipeg and Calgary Fringe Festivals
Offers
Promotions
Tickets/Times
Ticket | Event time | Cost |
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Fruitcake: Ten Commandments From The Psych Ward
Admits One
|
19:30 - 21:15 | £13.00 |
Pre-Theatre Dining
2-Courses |
17:30 - 19:15 | £20.00 |
Location
Address
4 Temple Row West, B2 5NY
Area
City Centre
Organiser
Old Joint Stock Theatre
Venue
T&Cs
TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE & NON-EXCHANGEABLE.
Changes may be made to ticket purchases subject to availability and may not be an option for certain events. Any possible changes will incur a £2.50 per ticket administration fee. This is offered at the discretion of the venue.
**Should any performances at our venue be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all ticket holders will be issued with a full refund on their theatre tickets and any packages added to their booking.**