Review – Theatresports: Clash of the Theatre Titans

Have you ever gotten Fringe fear? You’ve excitedly ripped open your fresh Fringe guide hot off the press and then been completely overwhelmed by the massive selection in front of you? How to choose the shows you want to see based purely on the brief blurb?!

Enter Theatresports: Clash of the Theatre Titans. Whether you’re a long time fan of TVs Who’s Line is it Anyway?, or just in the need of a good laugh, this is the show for you.

For those unfamiliar with theatre-sports, host Phil Cowie walks the audience through short rounds of improvised games, each with their own rules and challenges for the actors. Audiences help score the scenes and offer suggestions to be included.

Mostly family friendly, the actors handled the heckling from the children down the front very well, and participation is all voluntary – for those terrified of being dragged up on stage.

The brilliant part is that it is a different show each time, deliciously unpredictable, and its marvellous watching each skit unfold or crumble as actors navigate the rules and scenarios presented to them.

This Sunday afternoon’s entertainment also doubles as a taste-tester for about ten other shows, giving the actors a chance to plug the (many) other shows they are involved in, and audiences a chance to see more of the actors that entertained them the most.

So grab your popcorn, relax back into your comfy Nova cinema seat and get ready to laugh your socks off.