Impatient Productions presents:

Esther Manito: Slagbomb

Thu 18 – Sat 20 Sep 25 60 minutes
Evening Standard
Everything Theatre
Skinny
Voice
List
Esther’s new show ‘Slagbomb’ takes a nosedive into the awkward sandwich years of life.

The phase when youthful freedom gives way to the reality of adult responsibilities. It’s a time when one finds oneself juggling everything from prostate checks to hosing faeces off the garden decking, whilst clad in questionable footwear like crocs. Growing up, Esther imagined she would fulfil all the expectations of a lady, poised and dignified, but looking around she realises that just hasn’t happened.

Esther’s life seems to be a magnet for embarrassing moments and endless cockups. No matter how hard she tries to project sophistication, she often ends up highlighting her unrefined side. Now she wants to embrace her lack of dignity – whether it’s her less-than-graceful posture, cringeworthy encounters with shady drug dealers, or the painful realities of waxing gone wrong.

At its core, Esther’s show is an exploration of the challenges and hilarities of navigating the sandwich years, and an invitation to the audience to feel good about the madness in their own lives. After all, she has a Lebanese father dealing with war, a mother dealing with cancer, two kids (who seem to have permanently lost their PE kit), a husband who just wanted some birthday nooky, and a sudden loss of hearing. It’s all part of the messy, chaotic, and often hilarious journey of a right Slagbomb.

'Manito skilfully weaves her own personal story with a wider look at gender issues in society'
Evening Standard
'An absolute riot from start to finish'
Everything Theatre
'Effervescent…Incisively funny'
Skinny
'Simply brilliant'
Voice
'Absorbing'
One4Review
'At times it’s like Victoria Wood has taken the mic'
Radio Times
'A comedian with keen instincts, and punchlines often delivered with a nice turn of phrase and a vivid metaphor.'
Fest Mag

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Thu 18 Sep 8.45 pm
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Full price £20.00
Members £16.60
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Fri 19 Sep 8.45 pm
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Full price £20.00
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Sat 20 Sep 8.45 pm
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