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Berk's Nest in association with PARKAS & Independent Talent Group presents

Ayoade Bamgboye: Swings and Roundabouts

Mon 6 Oct 25 – Sat 24 Jan 26 60 minutes
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Soho Upstairs – Soho Age Recommendation: 16+ Running time: 60 minutes
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DATES ADDED DUE TO DEMAND: Tue 13 – Sat 24 Jan

 

 

The critically acclaimed debut show about suffering (and smiling) from Nigerian stand-up Ayoade Bamgboye.

 

Winner: Best Newcomer
Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025

Following her sold-out run at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, Swings and Roundabouts transfers to Soho. 

Burdened by the gift of sight, a primeval awareness that something is not quite right, and almost three accents, she’ll ask life’s big questions and provide absolutely no answers. 

Born in London, raised in Lagos, sacked in Budapest, the poor woman has been there and done that – and to what end? 

Swings and Roundabouts is about going nowhere fast, being too British to stop apologising, and too Nigerian to stop shouting. 

Directed by Anna Fox.

 

NextUp’s Biggest Award In Comedy 2025 | Winner
ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025 | Nominee: Best Newcomer
As seen in her own Channel 4 Playground.

Reviews

'As striking a debut as I’ve seen.'
Guardian
'A mercurial talent… it takes your breath away.'
Scotsman
'The funniest and most commanding debut to land in Edinburgh for many years.'
Chortle
'An absolute lock-in, don’t-miss-a-thing outburst of talent.'
Fest
'My goodness, can Bamgboye entertain.'
Arts Desk

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Prices inclusive of a restoration levy and booking fee. These are £1.50 each for Soho Theatre Dean Street and £2.00 each for Soho Theatre Walthamstow. This will show as a commission (cmsn) in the booking process.
Mon 6 Oct 8.45 pm
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Wed 8 Oct 8.45 pm
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Thu 9 Oct 8.45 pm
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Sat 11 Oct 8.45 pm
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Tue 13 Jan 8.15 pm
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Wed 14 Jan 8.15 pm
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Thu 15 Jan 8.15 pm
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Fri 16 Jan 8.15 pm
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Sat 17 Jan 8.15 pm
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Mon 19 Jan 8.15 pm
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Tue 20 Jan 8.15 pm
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Fri 23 Jan 8.15 pm
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Sat 24 Jan 8.15 pm
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