Heeeeeeeeere’s Crybabies. Fresh from the Fringe, join the Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated sketch group and ‘masters of the craft’ (Guardian) for a terrifying tale about fear, faith, fathers (dads), fathers (priests), fantoms (phantoms) and finally moving on.
When former priest Arthur Holland checks into a remote hotel, he soon finds out it’s not just the breakfast buffet which poses a threat to life. Forced into an unlikely double act with Gerry, the ghost of a long dead guest, Arthur must tackle demons both public and private under the watchful eye of Mr Lyle – the hotel’s Norman Bates-esque manager.
The Scaring reunites director Jon Brittain and producers Francesca Moody Productions, the Olivier Award-winning collaboration behind Baby Reindeer and Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! FMP return to Soho Theatre this autumn following their 2026 Olivier-nominated production Weather Girl, which also transferred from the Fringe.
Crybabies are the comedic union of Michael Clarke, James Gault, and Ed Jones. Their debut show, Danger Brigade, scooped them a nomination for Best Newcomer at the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Awards with their smash-hit follow up Bagbeard selling out multiple runs at Soho Theatre. Since then, their Radio 4 specials Crybabies Present… have received back to back BBC Audio Drama Award nominations while establishing the trio as one of the country’s best loved sketch groups. Individually, they have starred in some of the biggest comedies on TV including After Life, Extraordinary and Big Boys, while also gaining over 100 million views across Instagram and TikTok.
Cast
Ed Jones
Ed Jones
Ed Jones is an actor, writer and character comedian who has appeared in hit TV series including Bridgerton, Big Boys and Not Going Out. A celebrated social media star, his videos have amassed over 100 million views across Instagram and TikTok.
James Gault
James Gault
James Gault trained as a clown at L’Ecole Philippe Gaulier and has been described as having “a remarkable comedy presence” (Dominic Maxwell, The Times). He has appeared in numerous TV shows including After Life on Netflix, Murder They Hope for UKTV Gold and Trespasses for Channel 4.
Michael Clarke
Michael Clarke
Michael Clarke has starred in numerous hit shows including Netflix’s Lockwood & Co and Disney’s Extraordinary. He also plays Tom Dudley-Brown, co-host of hit satire podcast Everything Is News. Described by The Times as ‘The UK’s hottest spoof podcast’, it shot to number 5 in the UK podcast charts and is currently being developed for TV.
Creatives
Jon Brittain
DirectorCecilia Carey
Set & Costume DesignerBethany Gupwell
Lighting DesignerEd Lewis
Sound DesignerNina Dunn
Video DesignerJohn Bulleid
Illusions DesignerGrace Duggan
Associate DirectorJodie Underwood
Associate LX DesignerJack Boissieux
Production ManagerVerity Clayton
Stage Manager on BookLauren Lambert Moore
Assistant Stage ManagerPaul Harfield
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