Horror Comedy The Grim Returns to Southwark Playhouse UK
Following sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the legendary Old Red Lion Theatre, darkly hilarious The Grim descends on Southwark Playhouse this Winter. From award-winning writer Edmund Morris (You’re Dead Mate; UK Tour), this spine-tingling comedy delves into the bizarre world of dead bodies, before unwittingly taking a terrifying turn into the supernatural.
Set in 1964, the show takes place as Shaun is trying to get through another dull day as the proprietor of his family’s undertakers alongside his hopeless and superstitious assistant Robert. On the night they are due to fit the notorious Jackie Gallager for his coffin, this exhilarating farce follows their journey as they hold out against the horrifying reanimated corpse of Britain’s most violent criminal. Audiences can expect a fast-paced and action-packed show that is equal parts hilarious and heart-rending.
The cast comprises of writer Edmund Morris (You’re Dead to Me,UK Tour; Macbeth,UK Tour; The Grim,Underbelly Edinburgh) as Shaun, Louis Davison (Poltergeist,Arcola Theatre; Vikings Valhalla,Netflix; Poldark,BBC) as Robert, and Harry Carter (Magic Mike’s Last Dance,Warner Bros, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again,Universal Pictures) as Jack.
Director Ben Woodhall comments, This show is a real gift to a director. The clarity of the characters, wit of the dialogue, unexpected twists of the plot and the melding of genres, are all embedded in the writing. It is a real testament to Edmund’s unique and creative voice. Audiences should expect belly laughs, genuine thrills and a show that continually takes you by surprise.
Writer Edmund Morris comments, To be taking this play to Southwark Playhouse is really special. We knew when we first performed this show at the Edinburgh Fringe that we had a show with legs, but for it to have galloped full-speed into one of London’s most famous theatres a little over a year later is truly astonishing. I can’t wait forThe Grim to be unleashed on audiences once more, who I hope are looking forward to exploring the hilarious, horrifying, and high-octane world we have waiting for them.
Previous praise for The Grim:
“Genuinely startling” — The Scotsman ★★★★★
“Brilliant” — UKTW ★★★★★
“Theatre at its best” — Binge Fringe ★★★★★
“A classic” — London Pub Theatre ★★★★
Featured Image: The Grim, photo by RBM
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