Verbal Diary
At The Bath Fringe
Presented by: Tom Johnson’s Palladium Apex| 0 | BATH: The Mission Theatre (info) |
|---|---|
| P | Wednesday 4th June, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 7:45pm Start time: 8:00pm |
| . | Film: 12A |
| C | Theatre |
Event information
“Hidden Gem of the Fringe" - Fringe Review *****
"Verbal Diary is an absolute must-see" - A Youngish Perspective ****
"A lot of fun" - The Scotsman
Part of Chortle's 10 recommended plays to see if you're a comedy fan Edinburgh ‘24, Verbal Diary follows the life of Gordon. A hapless loser who decides to take charge of his life, after his old one falls apart, by adapting to two New Years resolutions; to keep a diary and get the girl. Which happens to be his new medical student flat mate, Cheryl.
But Cheryl, along with the other two residents, Phil the wide boy and Tristram the pretentious poet, have other ideas. Unbeknownst to Gordon, his new flat mates start to read his diary and anticipate his every move. Gordon must navigate his new world, of chasing Cheryl, trying to impress his unhinged boss Eric and building a friendship with Phil and Tristram. All while trying to make a name for himself as a photojournalist.
Reminiscent of game changing comedies, this is a tale of the underdog struggling to find his way through loneliness, friendship, deception, failed love and realising not everything has happy endings in the way he envisaged, in this anarchic and warm hearted comedy. With a live guitarist and string section showcasing an excellent and interesting array of Otway's back catalogue and specially written tracks just for this production.
All performed in Gordon’s Diary. Yes, you heard! "It must be the best piece of creative design on display at the Fringe". The set comes in the style of a pop-up book. The “pages” turning to reveal a variety of rooms in the flat, newspaper offices, pub, streets and more.
Written by Otway, Bradley and Johnson.
